This 4-week online caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience, with a structured focus on the concept of “Ambiguous Loss”. This group is inspired by Pauline Boss’ book “Loving Someone With Dementia“.

Learning Objectives

• Develop an understanding of the concept of “Ambiguous Loss” and ambiguous loss in the context of dementia, and how this unique type of loss differs from other losses
• Develop coping strategies to implement in their own lives
• Obtain a better understanding of their own experiences of grief related to caring for their family member
• Engage in self reflection and share insights related to their caregiving experience
• Learn from others on adjusting to the losses and their own changing relationship to self and others

 

This group will run for four consecutive weeks online using Zoom. Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the start date.

Session dates:
Mondays from 5pm–7pm, starting November 16th ending December 7th

• Week 1 – November 16th
• Week 2 – November 23rd
• Week 3 – November 30th
• Week 4 – December 7th

* Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you. If this schedule does not work for you at this time, you’re encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here!

 

Registration is required and closes on Thursday, November 12th at 11:59 pm.
Please check your junk/spam if you do not receive a confirmation email upon registration. Zoom information will be provided via email approximately 24-48 hours prior to the first session. If you need registration support, please contact us at: intake@alz.to.

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

This interactive 2-hour workshop will help participants reflect on all aspects of their well-being. Through this guided reflection process, participants will identify opportunities for change and start creating a plan to attaining better balance in their lives.

 

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

Losing someone who had dementia can be a unique and complex experience for those who cared for them. This presentation will explore these issues, identify various approaches to grief, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss.

 

This workshop will incorporate a support group element.

 

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

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.

Learning Objectives:

• Opportunity to share insights and experiences with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences, as well as grief and bereavement
• Learn from others on adjusting to the loss and their own changing relationship to self and others.
• Discuss and share different strategies regarding selfcare including discussion on stages of grief (various frameworks), finding meaning and exploring feelings related to loss and loneliness.
• Receive updated information on where to seek additional supports if desired

 

Session dates:
Tuesdays from 11:00am – 1:00pm, starting February 2nd to March 23rd
Week 1 – February 2nd
Week 2 – February 9th
Week 3 – February 16th
Week 4 – February 23rd
Week 5 – March  2nd
Week 6 – March 9th
Week 7 – March 16th
Week 8 – March 23rd

Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 8 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you. Your contact information will be shared with Hazel Burns Hospice who will contact you regarding screening. If you have attended this group in the past, please note due to limited space, new members will be prioritized – we thank you for your understanding.

 

Zoom information will be provided via email approximately 24-48 hours prior to the first session.
This program is not a crisis support. For crisis support, you may call Distress Centres of Greater Toronto at 416-408-4357 (408-HELP) or visit www.dcogt.com.

 

Registration is required. Registration closes on January 24th at 11:59pm.
Please check your junk/spam if you do not receive a confirmation email upon registration. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to

 

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/

Sign up today to experience the amazing talent of this year’s Rebank Fellowship Musicians within the beautiful Mazzoleni Concert Hall. The Rebanks Family Fellowship and International Performance Residency Program at The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering a rich curriculum for career development. Alumni of the program grace the world’s great stages, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall and Koerner Hall, perform with major orchestras in Canada and abroad. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2026-27 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session. This program is appropriate for anyone living with dementia or cognitive impairments and their care team. For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett by email kbartlett@alz.to or by phone at 416-389-6099

Sign up today to experience the amazing talent of this year’s Rebank Fellowship Musicians within the beautiful Mazzoleni Concert Hall. The Rebanks Family Fellowship and International Performance Residency Program at The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering a rich curriculum for career development. Alumni of the program grace the world’s great stages, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall and Koerner Hall, perform with major orchestras in Canada and abroad. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2026-27 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session. This program is appropriate for anyone living with dementia or cognitive impairments and their care team. For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett by email kbartlett@alz.to or by phone at 416-389-6099

Tuesday, October 13th from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M at the Royal Conservatory of Music Mazzolenni Concert Hall located at 273 Bloor St. West. Sign up today to experience the amazing talent of this year’s Rebank Fellowship Musicians within the beautiful Mazzoleni Concert Hall. The Rebanks Family Fellowship and International Performance Residency Program at The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering a rich curriculum for career development. Alumni of the program grace the world’s great stages, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall and Koerner Hall, perform with major orchestras in Canada and abroad. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2026-27 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session. This program is appropriate for anyone living with dementia or cognitive impairments and their care team.

For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett by email kbartlett@alz.to or by phone at 416-389-6099

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.

Learning Objectives:

• Opportunity to share insights and experiences with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences, as well as grief and bereavement
• Learn from others on adjusting to the loss and their own changing relationship to self and others.
• Discuss and share different strategies regarding selfcare including discussion on stages of grief (various frameworks), finding meaning and exploring feelings related to loss and loneliness.
• Receive updated information on where to seek additional supports if desired

 

Session dates:
Tuesdays from 11:00am – 1:00pm, starting October 6th to November 24th
Week 1 – October 6th
Week 2 – October 13th
Week 3 – October 20th
Week 4 – October 27th
Week 5 – November 3rd
Week 6 – November 10th
Week 7 – November 17th
Week 8 – November 24th

Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 8 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you. Your contact information will be shared with Hazel Burns Hospice who will contact you regarding screening. If you have attended this group in the past, please note due to limited space, new members will be prioritized – we thank you for your understanding.

 

Zoom information will be provided via email approximately 24-48 hours prior to the first session.
This program is not a crisis support. For crisis support, you may call Distress Centres of Greater Toronto at 416-408-4357 (408-HELP) or visit www.dcogt.com.

 

Registration is required. Registration closes on September 27th at 11:59pm.
Please check your junk/spam if you do not receive a confirmation email upon registration. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to

 

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/

This 8-week online program is for adult child care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia (this typically means people caring for a parent, but can include anyone who is the primary unpaid caregiver of a person with dementia).

Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care support group that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers, guided by expert clinical coaches, will learn how to address communication challenges. Alzheimer Society of Durham Region made an excellent video that encapsulates the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaB0aHqBC98

Goals of the Program:

• Enhance practical skills for caregivers
• Improve caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills
• Enhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges
• Improve caregivers’ communication skills

Session dates:
Tuesdays from 6:00pm–8:00pm, starting January 12th and ending March 2nd.

• Week 1 – January 12, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Week 2 – January 19, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Week 3 – January 26, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Week 4 – February 2, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Week 5 – February 9, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Week 6 – February 16, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Week 7 – February 23, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Week 8 – March 2, 2027 – 6:00pm-8:00pm

Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 8 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.
If this schedule does not work for you at this time, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here.

 

A phone screening and an assessment are prerequisites for registration. Registration closes on Tuesday January 5th, 2027.

An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your phone screening and assessment. Phone screenings usually take 10-15 minutes. Assessments can be done in-person or via Zoom and usually take 30-90 minutes.

Join us for a two-part intergenerational puppetry workshop series, where you’ll learn new skills, explore your creativity, and connect with Grade 9 Drama students (ages 14–15) from University of Toronto Schools.

With guidance from a Drama teacher, you’ll learn the fundamentals of puppetry and work alongside the students to create and perform an original short puppet show together.

Throughout the workshops, we’ll explore how creative experiences can bring people of different generations together and consider:

• What can we learn about life, resilience, and joy from people of different generations?
• What does it mean to truly listen to someone?
• How can puppetry help us tell stories with depth, care, and imagination?
• How can shared creative experiences foster connection and community?

Please register for ONE of the following two-session options:

• Thursdays, November 19 & 26: 1:20–2:30 p.m.
• Fridays, November 20 & 27: 1:20–2:30 p.m.
• Thursdays, December 3 & 10: 2:35–3:45 p.m.

For more information about this program, please contact Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau at 647-456-6168.

Photo by Emma Jenkin at University of Toronto Schools.