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:
Tuesdays from 5:00pm–6:30pm, starting July 8th, ending July 29th.

• Week 1 – July 8th
• Week 2 – July 15th
• Week 3 – July 22nd
• Week 4 – July 29th

Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.
If registration is closed or this schedule does not work for you at this time, you are encouraged to fill out the form on this webpage: https://alz.to/programs/support-services/enhancing-care-program/.
Additionally, you can 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 July 3rd.
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

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2660 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.

This month we will be moving to the Hub – next door – and celebrating the joys of the season with festive art making, some great music and a potluck.  Feel free to bring a favourite snack to share – or just come and enjoy.  East End Friends is intended for people living with dementia and their care partners, and it is offered through a culturally inclusive, accessible and dementia-friendly lens.

Contact: Please contact Tracey for more information or by phone at 647 456 6168

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.

This program is an opportunity to meet like-minded people, to engage in meaningful conversations, tap into our creativity and get active. This two-hour social is a great way to find your community and partake in gentle movement to great playlists. East End Friends is intended for people living with dementia and their care partners, and it is offered through a culturally inclusive, accessible and dementia-friendly lens. Light refreshments will be served.

Contact: Please contact Tracey for more information or by phone at 647 456 6168

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.

This program is an opportunity to meet like-minded people, to engage in meaningful conversations, tap into our creativity and get active. This two-hour social is a great way to find your community and partake in gentle movement to great playlists. East End Friends is intended for people living with dementia and their care partners, and it is offered through a culturally inclusive, accessible and dementia-friendly lens. Light refreshments will be served.

Contact: Please contact Tracey for more information or by phone at 647 456 6168

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.

This program is an opportunity to meet like-minded people, to engage in meaningful conversations, tap into our creativity and get active. This two-hour social is a great way to find your community and partake in gentle movement to great playlists. East End Friends is intended for people living with dementia and their care partners, and it is offered through a culturally inclusive, accessible and dementia-friendly lens. Light refreshments will be served.

Contact: Please contact Tracey for more information or by phone at 647 456 6168

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.

This program is an opportunity to meet like-minded people, to engage in meaningful conversations, tap into our creativity and get active. This two-hour social is a great way to find your community and partake in gentle movement to great playlists. East End Friends is intended for people living with dementia and their care partners, and it is offered through a culturally inclusive, accessible and dementia-friendly lens. Light refreshments will be served.

Contact: Please contact Tracey for more information or by phone at 647 456 6168

Join us for Fitness Friends at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.

Find your groove with us as we engage with some gentle movement set to some great playlists! This 1-hour movement session will be offered standing, with seated options available. Fitness Friends is intended for people living with dementia along with their care partners. Light refreshments available.

Contact: Please contact Tracey for more information or by phone at 647 456 6168

Join us for Fitness Friends at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.

Find your groove with us as we engage with some gentle movement set to some great playlists! This 1-hour movement session will be offered standing, with seated options available. Fitness Friends is intended for people living with dementia along with their care partners. Light refreshments available.

Contact: Please contact Tracey for more information or by phone at 647 456 6168

Join Tracey and Kristin, Active Living Program Coordinators at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, for a fun and engaging 6-week art series that turns everyday household items into beautiful creations.

Let’s transform “trash” into treasure while exploring creativity and self-expression in a relaxed and supportive environment. No previous art experience is needed—just bring your imagination and a willingness to be in the flow of making art.

Program Dates:
August 12, 19, 26, and September 2, 9, & 16, 2025

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 Kristin Bartlett by email  or by phone 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:
Thursdays from 10:00am – 12:00pm, starting September 25th to November 13th
Week 1 – September 25th
Week 2 – October 2nd
Week 3 – October 9th
Week 4 – October 16th
Week 5 – October 23rd
Week 6 – October 30th
Week 7 – November 6th
Week 8 – November 13th

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 10th 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/