Tag: Care Partner
Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Jane/Sheppard Branch for an information session about The Alzheimer Society Music Project.
The Alzheimer Society Music Project provides personalized music players at no cost to people living with dementia.
In this session, you will learn about the benefits of listening to personalized music and the role of the Alzheimer Society Music Project. Eligible individuals will also have the opportunity to apply to participate in the program.
No registration required. Drop-ins welcome.
To learn more, click here
This 8-week in-person program is for spousal care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program 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.
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’ social interaction and social support
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)
Session dates:
Wednesdays from 5:30pm–7:30pm, starting May 21st, ending July 9th.
- Week 1 – May 21st
- Week 2 – May 28th
- Week 3 – June 4th
- Week 4 – June 11th
- Week 5 – June 18th
- Week 6 – June 25th
- Week 7 – July 2nd
- Week 8 – July 9th
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.
Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on May 15th.
An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
This 8-week online program is for adult child care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program 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.
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’ social interaction and social support
Session dates:
Tuesdays from 10:00am–12:00pm, starting April 15th, ending June 3rd.
- Week 1 – April 15th
- Week 2 – April 22nd
- Week 3 – April 29th
- Week 4 – May 6th
- Week 5 – May 13th
- Week 6 – May 20th
- Week 7 – May 27th
- Week 8 – June 3rd
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.
Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on April 10th.
An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.
Learning objectives:
- Focus on common caregiving themes including; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning
- Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills
- Provides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners
Session dates:
Mondays from 5:30pm–7:00pm, starting May 26th, ending June 16th.
- Week 1 – May 26th
- Week 2 – June 2nd
- Week 3 – June 9th
- Week 4 – June 16th
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 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.
Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on May 21st.
An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
If you are interested in a future session, please Click Here to fill in the expression of interest form
The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.
Learning objectives:
- Focus on common caregiving themes including; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning
- Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills
- Provides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners
Session dates:
Thursdays from 2:00pm–3:30pm, starting May 22nd, ending June 12th.
- Week 1 – May 22nd
- Week 2 – May 29th
- Week 3 – June 5th
- Week 4 – June 12th
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 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.
Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on May 19th.
An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
If you are interested in a future session, please Click Here to fill in the expression of interest form
The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.
Learning objectives:
- Focus on common caregiving themes including; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning
- Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills
- Provides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners
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)
Session dates:
Fridays from 10:30am–12:00pm, starting April 25th, ending May 16th.
- Week 1 – April 25th
- Week 2 – May 2nd
- Week 3 – May 9th
- Week 4 – May 16th
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 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.
Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on April 22nd.
An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
If you are interested in a future session, please Click Here to fill in the expression of interest form
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/
Every 3rd Thursday 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 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 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/
This in-person monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners 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 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 fourth Thursday of the month from 10:00am-11:30am 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).
*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/