Support for all types of Dementia

We provide support to people impacted by any type of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, Frontotemporal dementia, Lewy Body dementia, Vascular dementia, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

Support Options

Counselling

Our social workers provide safe, confidential counselling where you can talk about your experience, learn about dementia, gain practical coping strategies to help cope with your own or a family member’s dementia, discover local programs and resources, stay informed on the latest research, and learn how to plan for the future.

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Support Groups

Join a FREE dementia support group to learn from the experiences of others, share insights, or cope with the loss of a loved one. Our support groups are facilitated by registered social workers, offered during the daytime or evenings, and available to anyone touched by dementia.

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Dementia Workshops

Our programs and workshops address topics that will help you and your family live well with dementia and navigate the changes the disease brings.

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Care Navigation

Get the assistance you need connecting to various dementia support and services. Our highly experienced First Link Care Navigators can help get you started or simply coordinate your existing services.

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Enhancing Care program

Delivered in partnership with the Sinai Health System Reitman Centre, the Enhancing Care (EC) Program offers therapeutic skills training to family or other unpaid care partners who are giving care to individuals living with dementia. The program provides practical skill-building and emotional support to help care partners deal with the stress and complexities of caregiving.

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What is Dementia

Dementia is an overall term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. Symptoms may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language, severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. A person with dementia may also experience changes in mood or behaviour.

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Learn about Dementia and Dementia Care

Increase your knowledge and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia by learning in an environment best suited for your needs

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Upcoming Events

Mon 30

Cognitive Assessments (In-person)

January 30 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Mon 30

Open General Caregiver Support Group (10:00 am to 12:00 pm ONLINE)

January 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Mon 30

Webinar: Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication

January 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Mon 30

The Royal Conservatory – Rebanks Fellows Concert (ONLINE)

January 30 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

Tue 31

Webinar: Driving and Dementia

January 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Tue 31

Brain Health- In Person

January 31 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Tue 31

Speaker Series: Better Understanding your Home Care Options

January 31 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST

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	Alzheimer Society Music Project
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	Walk For Alzheimer's
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	Walk For Alzheimer's Midtown
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	Walk and Picnic in High Park

SUPPORT SERVICES

We provide free dementia support to anyone touched by dementia in Toronto, whether you’re a person with dementia or their family member, friend, or caregiver

Support for all types of Dementia

Support Options

Counselling

Support Groups

Dementia Workshops

Care Navigation

Enhancing Care program

What is Dementia

Learn about Dementia and Dementia Care

Upcoming Events

Cognitive Assessments (In-person)

Open General Caregiver Support Group (10:00 am to 12:00 pm ONLINE)

Webinar: Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication

The Royal Conservatory – Rebanks Fellows Concert (ONLINE)

Webinar: Driving and Dementia

Brain Health- In Person

Speaker Series: Better Understanding your Home Care Options

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