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13 Nov

Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) – ONLINE

2023-09-24T04:51:09-04:00

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

Dates: Mondays – November 13th to December 4th

Time: from 10:30am – 12pm

Location: the group will be held online using Zoom

** Click HERE If you are interested in future group dates or would like to discuss how this group may support your current caregiving situation.

Registration and an assessment appointment via Zoom are prerequisites. An AST Social Worker will contact you soon for your assessment.

Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) – ONLINE2023-09-24T04:51:09-04:00
24 Oct

TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) – 20 Eglinton Ave. West

2023-09-24T04:51:02-04:00

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

Dates: Tuesdays, October 24th to November 14th

Time: from 2 pm to 3:30pm

Location: This program is offered IN-PERSON at the Alzheimer Society Toronto head office (20 Eglinton Avenue West)

** Click here if you are interested in future group dates or would like to discuss how this group may support your current caregiving situation.

Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. An AST Social Worker will contact you soon for your assessment.

 

TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) – 20 Eglinton Ave. West2023-09-24T04:51:02-04:00
12 Oct

CARERS Program for Spouse/Partner (8 sessions) – In Person

2023-09-24T04:50:58-04:00

 

This 8-week online program is for spouse/partner 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

Dates: Thursdays -October 12th, 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Location: Providence Healthcare 3276 St.Clair Avenue East Scarborough, ON M1L 1W1

(paid parking available)
 
This is an in-person support group.

Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. An AST Social Worker will contact you soon for your assessment.

** If you are interested in a future group or would like to discuss how this group may support your current caregiving situation, please CLICK HERE

 

 

CARERS Program for Spouse/Partner (8 sessions) – In Person2023-09-24T04:50:58-04:00
25 Sep

CARERS Program -Family and Friends (8 sessions) – ONLINE

2023-09-24T04:50:50-04:00

This 8-week online program is for friends and family* 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

Dates: Mondays – September 18th to November 13th

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Location: the group will be held online using Zoom

Registration and an assessment appointment via Zoom are prerequisites. An AST Social Worker will contact you soon for your assessment.

*Please note we offer a separate CARERS group exculsively for spouses and partners

If you are interested in a future group or would like to discuss how this group may support your current caregiving situation, please CLICK HERE

 

 

CARERS Program -Family and Friends (8 sessions) – ONLINE2023-09-24T04:50:50-04:00

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