Tag: Care Partner
Tuesdays, November 3rd to December 8th (6-week program) from 10:30-11:30 at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital located at 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, ON Canada M4G 1R8.
Aquafit is not swimming, it is a way to exercise in the water that can accommodate all ages, fitness levels, health considerations and abilities. It welcomes participants to choose their own intensity level, speed and range of motion. The principles of water protect joints, and build strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. Aquafit not only benefits the body, it stimulates the mind and rejuvenates the spirit.
This program is for people living with mild to moderate dementia and/or cognitive impairments and their care partners, who both have comfortability in the water.
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone 416-389-6099.
| 4-Week Series on Wednesdays, April 8th – April 29th from 1:30 – 3:00 P.M at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor.
Join our creative in-person Miniature Diorama workshop series, designed for individuals living with mild to moderate dementia and their caregivers. Roxanne Brathwaite will lead this program where we will return to a childhood pastime and re-create an interior that captures a moment in time shrunk to 1:6 scale (think Barbie’s size). Roxanne Brathwaite is a Toronto-based maker who creates richly detailed miniature environments inspired by texture, materiality, and design history. Her miniature dioramas centred around warmth, safety, and emotional connection, her work invites viewers into intimate spaces while also addressing social issues such as domestic abuse, dementia, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Roxanne is a Season 1 contestant on CBC Gem/Netflix Canada’s Best in Miniature, has led workshops at the Gardiner Museum and Jamie Esplanade—which was nominated for a Toronto Heritage Award. She has exhibited with DesignTO, and is a 2023 recipient of the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA) Scholarship. For more information contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099. |
6-Week Series on Wednesdays from October 14th – November 18th from 1:30 – 3:00 PM at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St East.
Join the Golden Threads Choir for an enriching in-person singing series, designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Led by acclaimed musician Robin Dann, this program explores the joy of making music together, fostering connection and creativity.
During our workshops, you’ll experience:
- Vocal warm-ups
- Harmonizing
- Exploring vocal ranges
- The energizing experience of singing as one collective voice
No prior singing or choral experience is necessary—just a willingness to express yourself!
About Your Choir Leader:
Robin Dann is a critically acclaimed singer and the leader of the band Bernice, recognized internationally and nominated twice for Canada’s prestigious Polaris Prize. With over 15 years in Toronto’s vibrant music scene, Robin brings passion and expertise to our choir.
Do you love being in nature? Let your senses guide you to this 4-week program for the horticultural at heart. Join Active Living Program Coordinators – Kristin and Tracey – for Growing Wild, a nature inspired program from April 20th – May 11th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Trinity Community Center located at 155 Crawford St.
Over the four weeks together we will chat about nature themed topics, take a stroll to a nearby park, enjoy some mindful moments in nature and get creative together, using elements from the natural world around us as inspiration.
This program is intended for people living with Dementia along with their Care Partners
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
Join us for an afternoon that will inspire you to find more of the best moments in your caregiving practice. Join Public Education Coordinator Laura McGill and Active Living Program Coordinator Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau in-person as we explore some of the challenges in caregiving, and some of the ways that we can engage more meaningfully with our clients.
This workshop is intended for paid caregivers, so whether you work in Long Term Care, Retirement, or in-home care this course will invite you to think differently and become curious about yourself and the caring relationships you cultivate. *Light refreshments provided.
4-Week Series on Tuesdays from June 9th – 30th from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor.
June 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 2026
Did you know that you improvise everyday? Believe it! In Joking Aside: Improv …with Nigel, we will take that very skill you already have and use it to creatively learn, play – and most importantly – laugh. A bunch! Best part is – you don’t need to be funny. You just need to be in the moment. Yes, and… this 4-part series workshop will include entry level games and exercises that expand the world of improv and open other ways for you to communicate with your family, friends and peers. No Experience necessary. Positivity and an open mind, a must. This series is appropriate for people living with mild to moderate dementia or cognitive impairments, no background in improv, all are welcome.
For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone at 416-389-6099
This monthly, drop-in support group provides an opportunity for spouses of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment 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
Every 1st Tuesday of the month from 9:30am to 11:30am In-person at Providence Healthcare.
Location: Scotiabank Learning Centre (Room B-156) within Providence Healthcare
Address: 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1L 1W1.
(Parking is available on-site for 2.75/each ½ hour or 10.00 daily maximum.)
Registration is NOT REQUIRED – This group is a Drop-in Format
PLEASE 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/
Are you part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment?
This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to share and learn with other care partners in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Participants decide on the focus and direction of the group, and both practical and emotional needs are explored.
This support group meets on the last Thursday of every month from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm online using Zoom
Please fill out the following form to be added to the waitlist to join the ongoing support group:
(Once there is room in the group, the facilitator(s) will contact you for a brief telephone screening. Please note that being added to the waitlist signifies your intentions and general capacity to attend each monthly meeting.)
PLEASE 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/
Are you part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment?
This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to share and learn with other care partners in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Participants decide on the focus and direction of the group, and both practical and emotional needs are explored.
This support group meets on the last Thursday of every month from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm online using Zoom
Please fill out the following form to be added to the waitlist to join the ongoing support group:
(Once there is room in the group, the facilitator(s) will contact you for a brief telephone screening. Please note that being added to the waitlist signifies your intentions and general capacity to attend each monthly meeting.)
PLEASE 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/
Are you part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment?
This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to share and learn with other care partners in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Participants decide on the focus and direction of the group, and both practical and emotional needs are explored.
This support group meets on the last Thursday of every month from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm online using Zoom
Please fill out the following form to be added to the waitlist to join the ongoing support group:
(Once there is room in the group, the facilitator(s) will contact you for a brief telephone screening. Please note that being added to the waitlist signifies your intentions and general capacity to attend each monthly meeting.)
PLEASE 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/