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SUMMARY:Drop-in Spousal Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly\, drop-in support group provides an opportunity for spouses of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment come together and support each other through the caregiving experience. \nThe goals of this group are to share personal feelings\, increase healthy coping strategies\, decrease isolation\, and improve awareness of resources and supports in the community. Topics for discussion will be tailored to group needs\, but may include: \n\nManaging stress\nAmbiguous loss\nGuilt\nFamily dynamics\nSelf-care\nUnderstanding responsive behaviors\nLong-term care\n\n  \nEvery 1st Tuesday of the month from 9:30am to 11:30am In-person at Providence Healthcare. \nLocation: Scotiabank Learning Centre (Room B-156) within Providence Healthcare\nAddress: 3276 St Clair Ave E\, Scarborough\, ON M1L 1W1.\n(Parking is available on-site for 2.75/each ½ hour or 10.00 daily maximum.) \n  \nRegistration is NOT REQUIRED – This group is a Drop-in Format \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. \nIf you are a PAID Healthcare Provider\, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/drop-in-spousal-support-group-2-2/2027-01-05/
LOCATION:Scotiabank Learning Centre\, Providence Healthcare\, 3276 St Clair Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1L 1W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Adult Child CARERS Program
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week online program is for adult child care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia (this typically means people caring for a parent\, but can include anyone who is the primary unpaid caregiver of a person with dementia). \nDeveloped by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital\, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care support group that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers\, guided by expert clinical coaches\, will learn how to address communication challenges. Alzheimer Society of Durham Region made an excellent video that encapsulates the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaB0aHqBC98 \nGoals of the Program: \n\nEnhance practical skills for caregivers\nImprove caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills\nEnhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges\nImprove caregivers’ communication skills\n\nSession dates:\nTuesdays from 6:00pm–8:00pm\, starting January 12th and ending March 2nd. \n\nWeek 1 – January 12\, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm\nWeek 2 – January 19\, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm\nWeek 3 – January 26\, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm\nWeek 4 – February 2\, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm\nWeek 5 – February 9\, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm\nWeek 6 – February 16\, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm\nWeek 7 – February 23\, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm\nWeek 8 – March 2\, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 8 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nA phone screening and an assessment are prerequisites for registration. Registration closes on Tuesday January 5th\, 2027. \nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your phone screening and assessment. Phone screenings usually take 10-15 minutes. Assessments can be done in-person or via Zoom and usually take 30-90 minutes.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-carers-1-7/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment?\nThis monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to share and learn with other care partners in a supportive and inclusive environment. \nParticipants decide on the focus and direction of the group\, and both practical and emotional needs are explored. \nThis support group meets on the last Thursday of every month from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm online using Zoom \nPlease fill out the following form to be added to the waitlist to join the ongoing support group:\n(Once there is room in the group\, the facilitator(s) will contact you for a brief telephone screening. Please note that being added to the waitlist signifies your intentions and general capacity to attend each monthly meeting.) \n\n  \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS.\nIf you are a PAID Healthcare Provider\, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/2slgbtqia-support-group-16/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/2slgbtqia-support-group-16/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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