Tag: Care Partner
This is a one-hour guided tour of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) with a hands on art making program for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The tour and art program 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 647-327-6542 if you have any trouble signing up for this program.
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. Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date
*Disclaimer: Registration is required for this group 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 are 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 formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/
Join The Power of Music with Steve – Our 6-week Virtual Music Program!
This program explores different musical genres though live musical performances and engaging conversations such as music on Broadway, music and meditation, great composers, jazz, musical improvisation, and music and memories! It is an hour of pure joy and fun!
November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, December 4th & 11th 2024.
Steve Koven is a composer, performer, producer, educator, and filmmaker. His band the Steve Koven Trio has toured the world for more than two decades, and they have been coined the ‘Canadian Cultural Ambassadors’. As an educator, Steve has been teaching in the Faculty of Music at Toronto’s York University, teaching Contemporary Improvisation and Jazz Piano Studies. He also teaches in the Music Department at Centennial College.
This series is appropriate for learners at all levels and provides opportunities for each participant to engage at their own pace and in their own style.
For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone at 416-389-6099
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 intake@alz.to or complete the interest form below
*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/
This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for spousal caregivers 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 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
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/