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SUMMARY:Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's Disease Dementia
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of these two rarer types of dementia.\nIt will provide attendees the opportunity to understand the unique symptoms\, criteria for diagnosis and support needs for both the person living with these brain changes and their care partners. \n  \nTo register for this webinar\, visit:\nwww.alzeducate.ca \nYou must login/create an account in order to participate. \nTo find the session: \n\nHover over “Education”  and select the intended audience.\nSelect webinars\, then “Upcoming live webinars”.\nSelect your chosen topic\, then click “Enrol me” to register.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/lewy-body-dementia-and-parkinsons-disease-dementia/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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SUMMARY:BSO Self-Care Series - Session 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:This 4-session series explores the different issues Frontline Health Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with Dementia. In this series of workshops\, participants will receive information on a variety of self care topics in addition to learning tips and strategies on how to work better as a team with the aim of enhancing client care. \n\nThese workshops will be online using Zoom.\n\n \nSession 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit\nTuesday\, December 10th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nThis session will discuss the concept of Self Care and the important role it plays in managing the day-to-day stress associated with a Health Care Professional’s occupation.\nThis session will provide practical strategies for self care and encourage participants to create their own self care plan with examples of activities provided throughout.\n\n  \nOther sessions in the series:\nSession 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations\nTuesday\, January 14th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nSession 3: Putting You First \nTuesday\, February 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nSession 4: Grief and Loss\nTuesday\, March 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n  \nPlease refer to our event calendar to sign up for the sessions of interest.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/bso-self-care-series-session-1-self-care-for-professionals-toolkit/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Learn,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/bso-self-care-series-session-1-self-care-for-professionals-toolkit/
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SUMMARY:Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Lewy Body Dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nInteract with other group members caring for those with Lewy Body Dementia\nBecome familiar with the specific type of dementia\nOpportunity for therapeutic support as well as education information\nShare experiences and concerns and receive support from the group facilitator and other group members\n\n  \nEvery 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration is required and closes at midnight (12am) the Wednesday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider\, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/ \n  \nPlease read and accept before registering for this group
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/lewy-body-dementia-caregiver-support-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/lewy-body-dementia-caregiver-support-group-2/
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SUMMARY:Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nLearning Objectives:\n– Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\n– Become familiar with this specific type of dementia\n– Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\n– Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\n– Receive updated information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n \n \n\nEvery 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom.\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration is required and closes at midnight (12am) the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider\, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/ \n  \nPlease read and accept before registering for this group
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/frontotemporal-dementia-caregiver-support-group/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/frontotemporal-dementia-caregiver-support-group/
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SUMMARY:The Emily & Bernice Early Stages Support Program
DESCRIPTION:These short-term support groups are for people living with early-stage memory loss\, mild cognitive impairment\, or dementia. These four-session support groups aim to improve quality of life by providing a space where people can share experiences\, discuss the emotional impact of a diagnosis and associated losses\, share coping strategies\, and support one another. \n\nThese groups are available in a virtual format (Zoom) and In-person. Each round consists of four weekly sessions that are 60 minutes long. Pre-screening with the person living with early-stage memory loss\, mild cognitive impairment\, or dementia is required for this group. \n\n\n\nInformation about this group: \nWhen: Wednesday November 20th\, November 27th\, December 4th\, and December 11th\nTime: 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nWhere: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \nRegistration is required. Deadline to register is November 15th\, 2024. \n\n\n*Disclaimer: We kindly ask that you complete the registration form if you are interested in attending. Completion of this form does not guarantee a spot in this group. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive a confirmation email. \nPlease read and accept before registering for this group
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/the-emily-bernice-early-stages-support-program/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
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