Understanding Agitation in Dementia

October 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Understanding Agitation in Dementia

Virtual Event

Join us October 19 from 4:00–5:30 p.m. for a virtual Speaker Series with Dr. Amer Burhan, Co-Director of Research at the Toronto Memory Program and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto.

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October 9 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Making Strides East End

Evergreen Brickworks 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto

Join us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us!

This series is appropriate for people living with dementia and their care partners who love walking! We will start with a warmup and then walk for 45 minutes, so please come prepared with comfortable supportive shoes and a bottle of water.

October 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Advance Care Planning

Virtual Event

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.

Cost: Free

October 13 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Royal Conservatory of Music – Rebanks Fellowship Community Concert

Royal Conservatory of Music 273 Bloor Street W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sign up today to experience the amazing talent of this year’s Rebank Fellowship Musicians within the beautiful Mazzoleni Concert Hall.

Cost: Free

A field of tall grass at sunset.

October 14 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Golden Thread Choir

St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join the Golden Threads Choir for an enriching in-person singing series, designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Led by acclaimed musician Robin Dann, this program explores the joy of making music together, fostering connection and creativity.

Mid-Town Social

October 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mid-Town Social

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mid-Town Social focuses on social wellness for people with Dementia and their care partners. In this series, we create purposeful connections among people who are on similar journeys while engaging in a variety of engaging activities including art making, games, creative movement, cooking, meaningful conversations and more.

October 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dance Fitness 2026

Virtual Event

This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing, this upbeat class is set to positive, playful and uplifting music.

Cost: Free

A group of people walking through a park.

October 15 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Making Strides West End

High Park 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto

Join us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us!
This series is appropriate for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners who love walking! We will start with a warmup and then walk for 45 minutes, so please come prepared with comfortable supportive shoes and a bottle of water.

October 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Child Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This monthly open support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

A group of people walking through a park.

October 16 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Making Strides East End

Evergreen Brickworks 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto

Join us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us!

This series is appropriate for people living with dementia and their care partners who love walking! We will start with a warmup and then walk for 45 minutes, so please come prepared with comfortable supportive shoes and a bottle of water.

A person raising their hands. Photo taken from behind.

October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Minds in Motion

St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Minds in Motion® is a program that combines physical activity and mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their care partners.

October 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Virtual Event

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.

Cost: Free

A field of tall grass at sunset.

October 21 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Golden Thread Choir

St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join the Golden Threads Choir for an enriching in-person singing series, designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Led by acclaimed musician Robin Dann, this program explores the joy of making music together, fostering connection and creativity.

October 21 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

The Community Connections Cafe – Yonge and Eglinton

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Community Connections Café is a welcoming space where people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners, can come to connect with others and support their brain health while socializing. 

Cost: Free

October 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

What’s First Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This brand-new support group was designed by AST social workers in collaboration with caregivers, people experiencing cognitive changes, and various dementia specialists to offer key insight at the start of the dementia journey for the care partner.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

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October 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

This in-person monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Audiences:

October 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dance Fitness 2026

Virtual Event

This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing, this upbeat class is set to positive, playful and uplifting music.

Cost: Free

October 22 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

East End Friends

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

This program is an opportunity to meet like-minded people, to engage in meaningful conversations, tap into our creativity and get active. This two-hour social is a great way to find your community and partake in gentle movement to great playlists.

Cost: Free

A group of people walking through a park.

October 22 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Making Strides West End

High Park 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto

Join us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us!
This series is appropriate for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners who love walking! We will start with a warmup and then walk for 45 minutes, so please come prepared with comfortable supportive shoes and a bottle of water.

October 22 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Frontotemporal dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

A group of people walking through a park.

October 23 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Making Strides East End

Evergreen Brickworks 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto

Join us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us!

This series is appropriate for people living with dementia and their care partners who love walking! We will start with a warmup and then walk for 45 minutes, so please come prepared with comfortable supportive shoes and a bottle of water.

A person raising their hands. Photo taken from behind.

October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Minds in Motion

St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Minds in Motion® is a program that combines physical activity and mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their care partners.

October 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Spousal Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for spousal caregivers of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

A field of tall grass at sunset.

October 28 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Golden Thread Choir

St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join the Golden Threads Choir for an enriching in-person singing series, designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Led by acclaimed musician Robin Dann, this program explores the joy of making music together, fostering connection and creativity.

October 28 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

General Caregiver Support Group

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

October 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dance Fitness 2026

Virtual Event

This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing, this upbeat class is set to positive, playful and uplifting music.

Cost: Free

October 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Fitness for Falls Prevention

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Find your steady groove with us as we have fun, move to some great playlists, and work on the muscles we need to keep ourselves strong. This 1-hour movement session will be offered standing, with seated options available.

Cost: Free

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October 29 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2SLGBTQIA+ Support Group

Virtual Event

Are you part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment?
This 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.

Audiences:

October 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

IN FRAME: Care Partner Stories

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

IN FRAME is a six-session program for caregivers of people living with diagnosed or suspected cognitive impairment. Through a combination…

Cost: Free

Audiences:

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November 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Minds in Motion

St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Minds in Motion® is a program that combines physical activity and mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their care partners.

Two adults talking in a support group

November 3 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Drop-in Spousal Support Group

Scotiabank Learning Centre, Providence Healthcare 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

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.

Audiences:

November 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Dementia Overview for Care Partners

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This workshop will provide care partners with an overview of Alzheimer’s disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease.

Cost: Free

November 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wives Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for wives of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

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November 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Creative Movement – Aquafit

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto

Aquafit is not swimming, it is a way to exercise in the water that can accommodate all ages, fitness levels, health considerations and abilities. It welcomes participants to choose their own intensity level, speed and range of motion. The principles of water protect joints, and build strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.

November 3 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

South Asian Art Series

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Join us for a four-part South Asian Art Series bringing together South Asian-inspired art, culture, and creativity in a welcoming and social setting for individuals living with mild to moderate dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), along with their care partners.

Cost: Free

November 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

General Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

November 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Gentle Yoga & Movement

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Move, stretch, and have fun with us as we enjoy gentle yoga, simple movement, and some great music. Each 1-hour session will include chair-based yoga, stretching, breathing, and easy movements that can be done seated or standing, with everyone encouraged to move at their own pace.

Cost: Free

November 4 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

All Joking Aside with Nigel Downer

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Did you know that you improvise everyday? Believe it! In Joking Aside: Improv …with Nigel, we will take that very skill you already have and use it to creatively learn, play – and most importantly – laugh. A bunch! Best part is – you don’t need to be funny. You just need to be in the moment.

Cost: Free