This workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia. The focus of the session will be on exploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia and strategies for assisting families, building on strengths and resilience.

For Family and Friends of people living with dementia.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify family dynamics and their effects on families
• Explore significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia
• Explore strategies for assisting families, building on strength and resilience
• Develop an understanding of supportive services in the community

 

Workshop will be presented online via Zoom.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.

Explore the concept of ambiguous loss, develop coping strategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person with dementia.

This session is for care partners of persons living with dementia in the mid-to-late stages.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the concept of Ambiguous Loss
• Recognize the uniqueness and complexity of Ambiguous Loss
• Explore concepts for learning to live with Ambiguous Loss
• Develop an understanding of supportive services in the community

 

Workshop will be presented using Zoom.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.

This interactive workshop is designed to help family members and friends caring for people living with dementia.

The following topics will be covered:

• What is self-care?
• Common barriers preventing caregivers from practicing self-care
• The benefits of self-care habits
• Strategies, approaches and ideas on incorporating self-care into our daily schedule
• Emotional hygiene and how to practice it
• Creating a self-care plan and sticking to it

 

Workshop will be presented using Zoom.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.

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 ongoing monthly support group provides 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 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 2nd Thursday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:30pm 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 caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment residing in long-term care to come together to share personal feelings and support each other through the caregiving experience.

Should you choose to participate in this group please know that we expect you to observe the strictest confidentiality. In order to participate in this group, the person you support must have some cognitive impairment and you or the resident must live in the M postal code.

To guide discussion, the group will focus on a different theme relating to LTC on each month. Themes that will be discussed include:

• Transition to LTC
• Managing feelings of guilt, relief and sadness
• How to prepare for Plan of Care Meetings and what to expect
• Family Councils
• Grief and Ambiguous Loss
• Advanced Health Care Planning
• What are responsive behaviours and why do they happen?
• Activities to engage the person you are supporting
• Special Occasions

 

Every 1st 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/

Losing someone who had dementia can be a unique and complex experience for those who cared for them.

This presentation will explore these issues, identify various approaches to grief, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss.

 

Workshop will be presented using Zoom.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.

This workshop provides an overview of behaviours in dementia and communicating in a supportive manner. It will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how behaviours and communication can change over the course of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.

For care partners to a person living with dementia.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize that behaviour is a form of communication
• Describe how dementia impacts communication
• Recall communication strategies that can be used to support people living with dementia
• Discuss the meaning of behaviours in dementia and ways to offer support

 

Workshop will be presented online via Zoom.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.