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SUMMARY:Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and/or care partners of people living with MCI. The focus of the session will be on providing an overview of MCI and the differences between normal aging\, MCI and dementia.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nIncrease knowledge of MCI and the differences between normal aging\, MCI and dementia\nExplore how MCI impacts individuals and families\nLearn how to optimize cognitive health\nDevelop an understanding of supportive services in the community\n\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented online using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T103000
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SUMMARY:End of Life Care
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for care partners of persons in the late stage of dementia. It provides an opportunity to discuss issues regarding changes in the late stage\, approaching the End-of-Life\, making difficult decisions for this stage\, grief and the need to take care of yourself.\n  \n\nFor Family and Friends of people living with dementia.\n  \n\n\nWorkshop will be presented online via Zoom.\nRegistration is required to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/end-of-life-care-2/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/end-of-life-care-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T092856
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SUMMARY:Self-Care (for Care Partners)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop is designed to help family members and friends caring for people living with dementia. \nThe following topics will be covered: \n\nWhat is self-care?\nCommon barriers preventing caregivers from practicing self-care\nThe benefits of self-care habits\nStrategies\, approaches and ideas on incorporating self-care into our daily schedule\nEmotional hygiene and how to practice it\nCreating a self-care plan and sticking to it\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/self-care-for-care-partners-3/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/self-care-for-care-partners-3/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T153000
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SUMMARY:Unpacking Denial in Dementia
DESCRIPTION:The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of denial and anosognosia\, how it impacts persons with dementia and their care partners\, and strategies for assisting families. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore the concept of denial and anosognosia\nIdentify how denial impacts persons with dementia and their care partners\nExplore behaviours and strategies for responding\nDevelop an understanding of supportive services in the community\n\n\nThis workshop is for care partners of a person living with dementia\n  \n\n\n\nWorkshop will be presented online using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/unpacking-denial-in-dementia-2/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/unpacking-denial-in-dementia-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T092856
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SUMMARY:Finding Joy and Humour in Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:This educational workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia with a focus on looking at the lighter side of caregiving. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore looking and living beyond the diagnosis\nCreate opportunities for joy and look at the lighter side of caregiving\nEvaluate the benefits of humour and having a positive outlook\nAssess the strategies and approaches for incorporating joy and humour into caregiving\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented online using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/finding-joy-and-humour-in-caregiving/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/finding-joy-and-humour-in-caregiving/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250617T113000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Care Planning
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will review the importance of Advance Care Planning\, and the steps involved in the process\, in the case where one becomes mentally incapable of making their health care decisions. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand what is Advance Care Planning and why it is important\nLearn about the steps involved in Advance Care Planning\nUnderstand what is a Substitute Decision Maker and how to appoint a Power of Attorney\nRecognize what does capacity and incapacity mean in Ontario\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented online using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/advanced-care-planning/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/advanced-care-planning/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250623T110000
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SUMMARY:Putting You First for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:This interactive 2-hour workshop will help participants reflect on all aspects of their well-being.\nThrough this guided reflection process\, participants will identify opportunities for change and start creating a plan to attaining better balance in their lives.\n\n \n\nWorkshop will be presented online using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/putting-you-first-for-care-partners-3/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/putting-you-first-for-care-partners-3/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T113000
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SUMMARY:Reframing Guilt and Anger in Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is to help care partners recognize and identify the causes of guilt and anger in caregiving and develop coping strategies to reframe guilt\, anger and build resilience.\n\nFor Family and Friends of people living with dementia\n  \n\n\nWorkshop will be presented online using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/reframing-guilt-and-anger-in-caregiving-2/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/reframing-guilt-and-anger-in-caregiving-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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