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 10am–12pm, starting Nov 17th ending Dec 8th.

• Week 1 – Nov 17th
• Week 2 – Nov 24th
• Week 3 – Dec 1st
• Week 4 – Dec 8th

* 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 November 10th 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/

Summary:

This webinar will introduce what deep brain stimulation (DBS) is, how it works, and how it has been used in different parts of the brain. It will cover the methods used and what research has shown so far.

The webinar will also explore a study at the University Health Network in Toronto that is looking for participants. The study is testing DBS as a possible treatment for mild Alzheimer’s disease and is examining whether sending gentle electrical signals to a specific part of the brain can help improve memory, thinking, and sleep.

This webinar is free to attend and is presented in plain language. You will have the opportunity have questions.

For more information on the study, visit: https://tdra.utoronto.ca/study/pilot-study-investigating-deep-brain-stimulation-new-approach-treating-mild-alzheimers

This webinar is presented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance

 

About the Presenter

Dr. Taufik Valiante is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto and a neurosurgeon at Toronto Western Hospital, where he leads the Surgical Epilepsy Program. He is also Director of CRANIA (the Centre for Advancing Neurotechnological Innovation to Application), Co-Director of the Max Planck–University of Toronto Centre for Neural Science and Technology, and a Senior Scientist at both the Krembil Research Institute and The KITE Research Institute.

Dr. Valiante’s research focuses on understanding how the brain works and developing new devices to treat brain conditions such as epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease. His work combines medicine, engineering, and neuroscience to create innovative tools that can record and change brain activity. These advances could one day improve treatment for a wide range of brain disorders.

Wednesdays, November 12 to December 17th (6-week program) from 10:30-11:30 at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital located at 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, ON Canada M4G 1R8 

Aquafit is not swimming, it is a way to exercise in the water that can accommodate all ages, fitness levels, health considerations and abilities. It welcomes participants to choose their own intensity level, speed and range of motion. The principles of water protect joints, and build strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. Aquafit not only benefits the body, it stimulates the mind and rejuvenates the spirit. 

This program is for people living with mild to moderate dementia and/or cognitive impairments and their care partners, who both have comfortability in the water. 

For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone 416-389-6099. 

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:
Fridays from 10:30am–12:00pm, starting November 14th to December 5th

• Week 1 – November 14th
• Week 2 – November 21st
• Week 3 – November 28th
• Week 4 – December 5th

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 November 11th.
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

Monday, January 26th 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, and are members of leading chamber ensembles such as The ARC Ensemble, The Rolston Quartet and The Dior Quartet. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2025-26 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session led by the Royal Conservatory Program Lauren Levorson-Wong.

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.

Monday, November 24th 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, and are members of leading chamber ensembles such as The ARC Ensemble, The Rolston Quartet and The Dior Quartet. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2025-26 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session led by the Royal Conservatory Program Lauren Levorson-Wong.

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.

Monday, September 29th 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, and are members of leading chamber ensembles such as The ARC Ensemble, The Rolston Quartet and The Dior Quartet. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2025-26 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session led by the Royal Conservatory Program Lauren Levorson-Wong.

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.

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:
Wednesdays from 5:30pm–7:00pm, starting September 24th, ending October 15th.

• Week 1 – September 24
• Week 2 – October 1st
• Week 3 – October 8th
• Week 4 – October 15th

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 September 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 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.