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17 Jul

The Community Connections Cafe – 20 Eglinton Avenue West

2024-07-17T04:43:33-04:00
 
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. This is an opportunity to enjoy simple refreshments and make new friends in a Dementia Friendly Community Space
 
The Community Connections Cafe focuses on social wellness for people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners. The program is informal with the intended atmosphere of a local coffee shop where participants can chat over a beverage, do something creative, or play a game.
 
 
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm In-person at our AST Head Office.
 
Location: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto
(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)

 

 
Registration is required for this program and closes at midnight (12am) the day prior to the event.
Please specify the number of guests attending when you register. You may register up to 3 persons per group.
 
The Community Connections Cafe – 20 Eglinton Avenue West2024-07-17T04:43:33-04:00
17 Jul

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Health Care Professionals) – 2660 Eglinton Ave E

2024-07-17T04:43:33-04:00

Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers.

 
GPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia.
 
Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response
  • Apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours
  • Demonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk
 

Date and Time:

Wednesday, July 17th from 9:00am to 5:00pm
(You must attend the full day to complete the training)
 
Cost: $80
 
 
This is an In-Person workshop at our AST Mid Scarborough Hub.
Address: 2660 Eglinton Ave East, Toronto, ON
 
 
Training will be presented In-Person. Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Sunday, July 14th, 2024

 
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Health Care Professionals) – 2660 Eglinton Ave E2024-07-17T04:43:33-04:00
16 Jul

AGO Art Talk Museum Tour (IN-PERSON)

2024-07-17T04:43:32-04:00
 

Tuesday, July 16th from 2:00 P.M – 3:00 P.M

This is a one-hour guided tour of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The tour is facilitated by an experienced AGO Docent and is assisted by Alzheimer Society of Toronto Staff and Volunteers.

Please note: Your ticket will be valid for the rest of the day so please feel free to explore the museum after the guided tour.

For parking and directions, please refer to this link: https://ago.ca/visit

Contact Kristin Bartlett at 416-389-6099 or by email at Kbartlett@alz.to if you have any trouble signing up for this program.

 

AGO Art Talk Museum Tour (IN-PERSON)2024-07-17T04:43:32-04:00
16 Jul

Open General Caregiver Support Group (11:00am to 12:30pm) – 2658 Eglinton Ave. East

2024-07-17T04:43:31-04:00

This in-person monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for caregivers/partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Learning Objectives:
– Opportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
– Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
– Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
– Receive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every third Tuesday of the month from 11:00am-12:30pm in-person at the AST Mid-Scarborough Hub. 

Location: 2658 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1K 2S3 (attached to the Scarborough Center for Healthy Communities (SCHC) building). 

If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to

*Disclaimer: Registration is required and closes at midnight (12am) the Sunday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. We kindly ask that you only register for sessions you are most likely able to attend. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/

 

Open General Caregiver Support Group (11:00am to 12:30pm) – 2658 Eglinton Ave. East2024-07-17T04:43:31-04:00
16 Jul

Drop-in Spousal Support Group – IN PERSON

2024-07-17T04:43:31-04:00

This monthly, drop-in support group provides an opportunity for spouses caring for a person living with dementia to come together and support each other through the caregiving experience. The goals of this group are to share personal feelings, increase healthy coping strategies, decrease isolation, and improve awareness of resources and supports in the community.

Topics for discussion will be tailored to group needs, but may include:
• Managing stress
• Ambiguous loss
• Guilt
• Family dynamics
• Self-care
• Understanding responsive behaviors
• Long-term care

Dates and time: 3rd Tuesday of every month, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

Location: Scotiabank Learning Centre (Room B-156) at Providence Healthcare 

Address: 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1L 1W1.

Parking: Available on-site for 2.75/each ½ hour or 10.00 daily maximum.

Registration: NOT REQUIRED – Drop-in Format

Covid Procedures: A mask is required at all times during the support group. Food and drink are not allowed in the support group space. Individuals who do not comply with Covid procedures may be asked to leave the group by the facilitator.

Drop-in Spousal Support Group – IN PERSON2024-07-17T04:43:31-04:00
13 Jul

Palliative Care in Dementia Program (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom

2024-07-17T04:43:30-04:00
 

PRE-REQUISITE: You must be a FRONTLINE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL and have attended either:
1. Dementia Foundations
2. Dementia 101 self paced module on AlzEducate
3. Dementia Overview – live session delivered via Zoom or AlzEducate (check our events calendar for dates)
4. Experience working with people with dementia
 
 
Description
This training program is aimed at enhancing the knowledge of frontline staff in caring for people with dementia using a palliative care approach. This program focuses on promoting quality of life and comfort for individuals living with dementias and their families, with particular emphasis on late stage and end of life. Participants will explore their own beliefs around dying and how it impacts care as well as examine what a palliative care approach means through a dementia lens.
 
Learning Objectives:

  • Reflect on different values & beliefs on dying and how it impacts care
  • Define palliative care
  • Describe dementia as a terminal condition and its symptoms in late/end of life stages
  • Review Dementia-Specific Palliative Care Goals/Values that provide comfort and support quality of life in advanced and end-of-life dementia
  • Relate concepts of culture, spirituality and communication and their significance in delivering person-centered care
  • Addressing unattendedgrief as a healthcare provider and its impact on delivering person-centered care
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    Date and Time: 
    Saturday, July 13th from 9:00am to 12:00pm
     
     
    Click the link below to register: 
     
     
    Program will be presented online using Zoom. Registration is required.
    Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 10th, 2024
     
     
     
    Palliative Care in Dementia Program (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom2024-07-17T04:43:30-04:00
    12 Jul

    Peer Support Group for Care Partners

    2024-07-17T04:43:30-04:00
     
     

    Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias. These groups are facilitated by volunteers who have lived experience as care partners and have received training on group facilitation. Participants and peer facilitators decide on the focus and direction of the group.


    Learning Objectives:
  • Provide a safe setting which promotes mutual support, both practical and emotional, throughout the course of the disease
  • Enhance care partner’s knowledge of the illness, available supports, and coping strategies.
    • This group meets online on the second Friday of every month from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
    Registration and a short pre-screening are required before attending this support group.
    For more information about this peer support group or other peer support groups, please contact Zahra at ZAmarshi@alz.to.
     
    To complete the interest form: CLICK HERE

    *Disclaimer: We kindly ask that you complete the interest form if you are interested in attending. Completion of this interest form does not guarantee a spot in this group. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive a confirmation email.
    PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS.
    If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/
     
    Peer Support Group for Care Partners2024-07-17T04:43:30-04:00
    11 Jul

    Adult Child Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE

    2024-07-17T04:43:30-04:00

    In partnership with Providence, this monthly open support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.  

    Learning Objectives: 

    • Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences 
    • Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours) 
    • Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship  
    • Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto 

    Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

    Support Group is presented using Zoom. 

    **Disclaimer: Please note that registration for this group closes at midnight (12am) the Sunday prior to the session. Limited space available on a first come, first serve registration. Your registration for this session does not apply to future drop-in dates** 

    Adult Child Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE2024-07-17T04:43:30-04:00
    11 Jul

    Cantonese Peer Support Group for Care Partners

    2024-07-17T04:43:29-04:00
     
    This Cantonese Peer-led Support Group provide care partners to connect with one another and learn and discuss the practical and emotional needs related to caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias. Each session will be broken down into two components: An Educational presentation followed by discussion and sharing related to the presentation topic. Groups are facilitated by volunteers who have lived experience as care partners and have received training on group facilitation. Participants and peer facilitators decide on the focus and direction of the group.
    粵語支援小組，旨在為照顧者提供互相聯繫的機會 、並且學習和討論有關照顧患有阿茲海默氏症或其他認知障礙症家庭成員時的實際和情感需求。每節分為兩個部分：教育講座，然後有關主題的討論和分享。小組由有照顧經驗並接受過小組輔導訓練的義工帶領。參加者將會和主持人一起決定小組的重點和方向。
     
     
    Learning Objectives:
    • Provide a safe setting which promotes mutual support, both practical and emotional, throughout the course of the disease
    • Enhance care partner’s knowledge of the illness, available supports, and coping strategies.
    小組目的：
    • 提供安全的環境，促進在疾病過程中的互助、實用知識交流與情感支援。
    • 提高照顧者對疾病，尋找適切的支援，應對策略等知識。
     
     
    Support Group will be presented in CANTONESE using Zoom.
    The group will meet on: 
    Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
    小組將以粵語ZOOM會議形式進
    每月第2個星期四，下午4時至5時30分
    Registration is required followed by a short pre-screening by phone call prior to the start of the program.
    參加者須事先登記，進行簡短電話篩選程序。
    For more information about this peer support group or other peer support groups, please contact Zahra at ZAmarshi@alz.to.
    如欲了解更多詳情，請電郵至 ZAmarshi@alz.to 聯絡。
    To complete the interest form: CLICK HERE
    如有興趣參加，請按此處填寫表格
    *Disclaimer: We kindly ask that you complete the interest form if you are interested in attending. Completion of this interest form does not guarantee a spot in this group. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive a confirmation email.
    * 免責聲明：如閣下有興趣參加，請填寫上述表格。填寫表格並不保證閣下一定能參加此小組。若您沒有收到確認電郵，請檢查您的垃圾郵件/箱。
    PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS.
    If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/
    請注意：此活動僅限非正式照顧者/伴侶/家庭成員/朋友參加。 如閣下是正式的醫療保健提供者，請參閱課程大綱：https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/
     
     
    Cantonese Peer Support Group for Care Partners2024-07-17T04:43:29-04:00
    11 Jul

    Open Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group (4:00pm to 5:30pm) – Zoom

    2024-07-17T04:43:29-04:00
     
    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.
     

    Learning Objectives:

    • Interact with other group members caring for those with Lewy Body Dementia
    • Become familiar with the specific type of dementia
    • Opportunity for therapeutic support as well as education information
    • Share experiences and concerns and receive support from the group facilitator and other group members

    Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:00pm to 5:30pm online using Zoom

    Monthly registration is required. The group will be held via Zoom and instructions will be provided prior to the group.
     
     
     
    **Disclaimer: Registration is required and closes at midnight (12am) the Tuesday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. We kindly ask that you only register for sessions you are most likely able to attend. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email.

     
    PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/
     
    Open Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group (4:00pm to 5:30pm) – Zoom2024-07-17T04:43:29-04:00
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