This six-session, weekly support group is an opportunity for people living with dementia, or Mild Cognitive Impairment, and their care partners to join a support group together. Here pairs can come together to share and find support from others navigating similar challenges or concerns. These semi-structured sessions offer a space to explore topics such as coping with changes, communication, evolving relationships and roles, maintaining independence, and planning.

This short-term support group aims to provide a space where participants can share experiences from their perspective as a person living with dementia or as a care partner. Participants are welcomed as pairs to explore ways to adapt to changes together, find a new normal, and discuss and share unique strategies that support autonomy, safety, and self-care.
The group is facilitated by Social Workers at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto who help promote informative and supportive group discussion.

Screening is a prerequisite for attending this Support Group.

Session Dates:

Week 1 – April 17^th
Week 2 – April 24^th
Week 3 – May 1^st
Week 4 – May 8^th
Week 5 – May 15^th
Week 6 – May 22^nd

Please note, participants are expected to commit to at least 4 sessions listed above.

Please select 2 tickets and enter the required information for both attendees when registering.

6-Week Series, Mondays May 25th – June 29th from 1:30-3:00 PM at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St East. 

Join us for an immersive and playful weekly series exploring music, mindfulness, and movement. Each session is crafted to cultivate joy, support relaxation, and promote both self-expression and community connection. This series welcomes participants living with mild to moderate dementia or Mild cognitive impairments along with their care team. Music Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Michaela Bekenn will highlight the ways music and mindfulness can support wellbeing across the realms of cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health. Each session will feature an engaging and fun group music-making process including singing familiar and new tunes, rhythm-games, and improvised songwriting. Inclusive approaches will be taken to invite participants into mindfulness-based activities such as gentle movement, accessible meditation, and calm breathing. Participants will also experience the benefits of a soothing “Sound bath,” featuring a live soundscape to offer nourishment and ease. Tune in to the song of your heart and let’s celebrate the music of life, together! 

Please note: the content of this session does not intend to substitute for medical advice or formal therapy of any kind. Participants and care-partners assume full liability for their safety and wellbeing throughout each session. 

Michaela Bekenn (she/they) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Music Therapist based in Tkaronto (Toronto). Alongside her practice in healthcare, she works as a certified sound therapy practitioner, yoga instructor, meditation guide, and singer songwriter. Michaela is a certified facilitator of Compassion-Based Resilience Training and mindfulness for stress reduction, addiction recovery, and chronic pain. With an interdisciplinary background in theatre, music, dance, and energy-work, Michaela brings a holistic, eclectic, and playful energy to her practice. She supports people across the lifespan within both community and clinical settings including mental health care, oncology, long term care, palliative care, paediatric rehabilitation, and classroom settings where she provides expressive arts programming for neurodiverse youth. Michaela is passionate for approaches to community care anchored within a framework of social justice and collective liberation. Michaela strives to create a welcoming space for folks of all identities to feel seen, supported, and nourished. 

ROM Tour

Thursday, June 25th, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) located at 100 Queen’s Park 

This is a one-hour guided tour of a gallery at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) for people living with dementia and their care partners. The tour and conversation are facilitated by an experienced ROM 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 more information contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.

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

4-Week Series on Thursdays, October 29th – November 19th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Find your steady groove with us as we have fun, move to some great playlists, and work on the muscles we need to keep ourselves strong. 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. 

For more information about this program, please contact Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau or phone 647-456-6168 

8-Week Series on Mondays – October 19th – December 7th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St East. 

October 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, & December 7th 2026 

Give your mind and body a boost! 

Minds in Motion® is a program that combines physical activity and mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their care partners. This program is offered once a week for 8 weeks and offers a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences. 

For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099. 

This webinar will explore ways to reduce the risk of developing dementia, supported by healthy brain aging. It will introduce what brain health is, as well as ways to maintain brain health as we age, and slow down progression of dementia.

The webinar will also explore a study at Baycrest in Toronto that is looking for participants. The study measures how well an online brain health assessment, which includes different memory and attention tasks, works on mobile devices to measure brain health.

 

About the presenters:

Dr. Nicole Anderson is the Associate Scientific Director of the Kimel Family Centre For Brain Health and Wellness directed at personalized dementia risk reduction. She is also the Director of the Ben and Hilda Katz Interprofessional Research Centre in Geriatric and Dementia Care at the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education.

Paulina Rudziak, MMASc is the Community Engagement & Research Coordinator for Baycrest Academy for Research and Education. She educates communities on brain health and leads a research study aimed at improving accessibility of Cogniciti’s brain health screening tool.

 

 

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

Presented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA) and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

Summary:

This webinar will explore ways to reduce the risk of developing dementia, supported by healthy brain aging. It will introduce what brain health is, as well as ways to maintain brain health as we age, and slow down progression of dementia.

The webinar will also explore a study at Baycrest in Toronto that is looking for participants. The study measures how well an online brain health assessment, which includes different memory and attention tasks, works on mobile devices to measure brain health.

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

Presented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

 

About the Presenter

Dr. Nicole Anderson is the Associate Scientific Director of the Kimel Family Centre For Brain Health and Wellness directed at personalized dementia risk reduction. She is also the Director of the Ben and Hilda Katz Interprofessional Research Centre in Geriatric and Dementia Care at the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education.

Paulina Rudziak, MMASc is the Community Engagement & Research Coordinator for Baycrest Academy for Research and Education. She educates communities on brain health and leads a research study aimed at improving accessibility of Cogniciti’s brain health screening tool.

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto invites you to join us in recognizing the incredible dedication of the caregivers in our community on National Caregiver Day.

Date: April 7
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: 20 Eglinton Ave East, 16th Floor

Caregiving is a journey filled with compassion, patience, and resilience. On this special day, we want to celebrate you.

Join us for a relaxing afternoon where caregivers can take a well-deserved break, connect with others who understand the caregiving journey, and enjoy a light lunch in a supportive community environment.

To help make this possible, we will also be offering on-site respite for individuals living with dementia during the event if that is needed. This will include an activity and a light lunch as well.

We want this to be meaningful for you, so you may choose to:

• Stay and relax with fellow caregivers and enjoy a light lunch and conversation; or
• Take a little “you time” to step out for lunch, run errands, or do some shopping in the neighbourhood

This day is about taking time for yourself.

If you plan to drop off your loved one for respite, we kindly ask that you:

• Spend a few minutes settling them in and ensuring they feel comfortable
• Remain in the Yonge and Eglinton area so you can return within 15 minutes if needed

Spots are limited, so we encourage you to register early.

We hope you will join us for this special opportunity to pause, recharge, and celebrate the compassion and dedication that caregivers bring every day.

If you have any questions please reach out to Cassandra Koenen at ckoenen@alz.to

We ask that you register yourself and the individual requiring respite (if needed) separately with the buttons below. This will ensure spots for both individuals.

4-week series from Wednesday June 3^rd to June 24^th, from 1:30-3:00. Please note that when you are signing up, you are committing to all four weeks that start on June 3rd.

Stay active and have fun with Seated Boxing, led by a former Canadian professional boxer.

In this supportive class, participants will learn basic boxing punches and simple combinations while improving coordination, confidence, and mental engagement. Most activities are done while seated, with the option to stand if comfortable.  Our experienced facilitators combine physical movement with brain-boosting activities, creating a holistic experience that is both stimulating and enjoyable.

The program combines gentle physical activity with brain-stimulating exercises, and everyone is encouraged to participate at their own pace. Individual support is provided throughout the class.

This program is for people living with dementia and their care partners. Light refreshments will be provided.

New to this location?
The venue is located near O’Connor Station on Line 5 Eglinton, about 15 minutes east of Yonge and Eglinton.