Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Date: November 2
Time: 12:12 pm
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Events from this organizer
October 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Understanding Agitation in Dementia
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.
October 6 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bereavement Support Group (In Collaboration with Hazel Burns Hospice)
This 8-week online support group meets to provide participants with an opportunity to support each other through the grief and bereavement process. Both practical and emotional needs will be explored to help participants cope with a loss.
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October 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
TEACH Program (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
The TEACH Program consists of 4 weekly group sessions that focuses on common caregiving themes; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning. The program coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills, and provides an opportunity to share and learn from other care partners.
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October 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Enhancing Family Dynamics
This workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia. The focus of the session will be on exploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia and strategies for assisting families, building on strengths and resilience.
October 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a person living with young onset dementia (diagnosed before the age of 65) to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
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October 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Advance Care Planning
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.
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, CanadaSign up today to experience the amazing talent of this year’s Rebank Fellowship Musicians within the beautiful Mazzoleni Concert Hall.
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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, CanadaMid-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.
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October 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
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.
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October 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
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.
October 22 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
East End Friends
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaThis 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.
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October 22 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Making Strides West End
High Park 1873 Bloor St W, TorontoJoin 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.
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