Tag: Care Partner
Monica Wickeler will take you on a journey to explore your true creative instincts.
The art of visual journaling can bring peace and joy with authentic markmaking, looking at our inner joy and bringing in colour and vibrancy. Each week we will explore a new way of expressing our authentic marks onto our creative journal pages. Exploring a variety of mark making techniques, from watercolour to collage.
This program is designed for people living with mild to moderate dementia or cognitive impairment, along with their care partners.
For more information, please contact Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau at 647 456 6168
Location is TBD – will update as soon as we know.
Give your mind and body a boost!
Minds in Motion® is a program that combines physical activity and mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their care partners. This program is offered once a week for 8 weeks and offers a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences.
Join us on Tuesdays from October 14th to December 2nd from 1:00 – 3:00
Join Hannah and Alex, summer students of Alzheimer Society Toronto for an afternoon filled with connection, relaxation, laughter and most importantly, singing. Alongside Hannah and Alex, you will meet Charlie, a calm natured, kind and loyal pup! 🐶
Escape the humidity and heat of the city and join us for a sing-a-long to familiar campfire classics. (Country Roads by John Denver spark for anyone?) You will able to enjoy cool refreshments, indulge in a sweet marshmallow treat, say hello to our four-legged, furry friend and relax into the calm atmosphere. And get ready for some FUN!
Hannah and Alex have created a playlist that will send you back to the sounds of the 70s but don’t worry – it includes hits we all know and love to sing around a fire with an accompanying guitar. Requests are welcomed through the Registration link!
Experience an afternoon that will transport you back to a time where you gathered together with friends to enjoy the sounds of the summer.
Learning Objectives:
- Increase knowledge of MCI and the differences between normal aging, MCI and dementia
- Explore how MCI impacts individuals and families
- Learn how to optimize cognitive health
- Develop an understanding of supportive services in the community
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.
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 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:30pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)
*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on 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
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 monthly support group will provide an opportunity for spousal caregivers of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment 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 the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behavioural and cognitive changes)
- Learn about how others are adjusting to and coping with their caregiving journey
- Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Every last Monday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)
*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on 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
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 monthly support group will provide an opportunity for wives of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment 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 1st Tuesday of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm online via Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)
*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Thursday 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
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 ongoing monthly support group provides 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 Monday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)
*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on 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
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/
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.
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.
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 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)
*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on 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
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/