Learn
The Alzheimer Society recognizes the challenges faced by people with dementia, their caregivers, family and friends. Learning about dementia, and developing knowledge and skills to support those with dementia, can improve everyone’s quality of life.
Learning Opportunities
Increase your knowledge and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia by learning in an environment best suited for your needs.
- We offer dementia workshops led by our social workers and education coordinator through-out the year both online and in-person
- Learn strategies, approaches and ideas on incorporating self-care into your daily life through our Self Care Workshops offered both online and in-person
- Explore our self-paced, online courses on a wide variety of topics around dementia and dementia care through ALZEducate
Workshops & Webinars
Led by our social workers and education coordinators, our free dementia workshops are held on a regular basis. Ranging from focusing on the specific needs of care partners, families and friends, or individuals living with dementia, each workshop is professionally designed to meet the needs of various audiences.
If you are interested in having a presentation or workshop for your organization or group please contact education@alz.to
Cantonese Dementia-Friendly Communities Workshop 失智症友善社區講座 (粵語)
This workshop focuses on how we can support people living with dementia in our communities by using supportive communication strategies…
August 31
Brain Health
Join us at the Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library for our Dementia Overview education session. Goals of this presentation include understanding the risk factors associated with developing dementia, recognizing how lifestyle plays a role in your risk of developing dementia, and taking action to support brain health.
September 10
Brain Health
This presentation will help you understand the risk factors associated with developing dementia, recognizing how lifestyle plays a role in your risk of developing dementia, and taking action to support brain health. This session is hosted at the Toronto Public Library- Bridlewood.
September 24
Resource Materials
The Alzheimer Society of Toronto and our partners offer a variety of resources for people with dementia, care partners, family members and health-care practitioners
Research
Find, review and get in touch about research studies in Toronto from the comfort of your home
Resource Library
Search and find resources for people with dementia, caregivers, family members and health-care practitioners
Online Videos
Watch our online videos to learn more about the advances in dementia research
For Organizations in Toronto Order Materials
Order professionally printed copies of select brochures and information sheets in quantities of 100 or more.
Dementia-friendly Communities
A Dementia Friendly Community is a place where people living with dementia and their care partners are welcomed, included and supported. It is a community that pays attention to the social and physical needs of the person living with dementia.
ALZeducate
ALZeducate is an online platform for self-paced dementia education. Create an account to access live webinars and on-demand courses. Provided by the Alzheimer Society, it helps people with dementia, caregivers, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in learning more.