Tag: General Public
Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Jane/Sheppard Branch for an information session about Living Safely in the Community
This session’s goal is to enhance your awareness of the risks of someone living with dementia going missing and some reasons why this may happen. Learn more about how you can help people with dementia live safely within the community and how to interact with someone who may be lost.
Learning Objectives
- Understand some of the reasons why people with dementia may go missing.
- Identify what to look for and how to help someone who is lost and confused.
- Review resources available to prepare for and prevent a missing incident.
No registration required. Drop-ins welcome.
Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Jane/Sheppard Branch for an information session about The Alzheimer Society Music Project.
The Alzheimer Society Music Project provides personalized music players at no cost to people living with dementia.
In this session, you will learn about the benefits of listening to personalized music and the role of the Alzheimer Society Music Project. Eligible individuals will also have the opportunity to apply to participate in the program.
No registration required. Drop-ins welcome.
To learn more, click here
Join us at the Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library for an education session about Brain Health.
This interactive presentation discusses the risk factors of dementia and how healthy lifestyle changes can help improve and maintain the health of the brain.
Learning Objectives
– Understand some of the research findings on reducing the risk of developing -dementia.
– Recognize how lifestyle plays a role in a person’s risk of developing dementia.
– Commit to take action to reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Registration is encouraged.
Register via Eventbrite (registration is through the North York Central Library)
To learn more, click here
Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Morningside Branch for our Dementia Overview education session.
This workshop will provide care partners, members of the general public, and professionals with an overview of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It will focus on being aware of the signs and symptoms of dementia and the importance of getting an early diagnosis.
Registration is required.
To register, call the branch at 416-396-8881 or register in-person at the Toronto Public Library – Morningside Branch
To learn more, click here
a Cahoots Theatre production in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society Toronto
Love and the Trick of Time
Created with the Timeless Love Ensemble
Directed by Tanisha Taitt and Kristin Bartlett
February 14th – 16th starting at 2:00pm 90 minute run time
Love and the Trick of Time explores our perception of time, and how the reality of loving those living with dementia changes our experience of it. Weaving together the stories of care partners, it lifts the veil on what it is to love someone living with the disease as time becomes non-linear, transporting you from the present to the past to an uncertain future. Along with rich, unforgettable individual storytelling, these narratives are woven into music performed by the Golden Threads Choir – a unique ensemble of people living with dementia along with their care partners – whose singing elicits joy, connectedness, and relationship to memories. This multidisciplinary production showcases the songs, stories, visual art and voices of people living with dementia in addition to those of their loved ones, capturing the essential fabric of community and connection at its core.
Pricing
Regular tickets: $25
Supporter Tickets: $40 and include a $7.50 donation Cahoots Theatre and a $7.50 donation to Alzheimer Society Toronto
Super Supporter Tickets: $50 and include a $12.50 donation Cahoots Theatre and a $12.50 donation to Alzheimer Society Toronto
a Cahoots Theatre production in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society Toronto
Love and the Trick of Time
Created with the Timeless Love Ensemble
Directed by Tanisha Taitt and Kristin Bartlett
February 14th – 16th starting at 2:00pm 90 minute run time
Love and the Trick of Time explores our perception of time, and how the reality of loving those living with dementia changes our experience of it. Weaving together the stories of care partners, it lifts the veil on what it is to love someone living with the disease as time becomes non-linear, transporting you from the present to the past to an uncertain future. Along with rich, unforgettable individual storytelling, these narratives are woven into music performed by the Golden Threads Choir – a unique ensemble of people living with dementia along with their care partners – whose singing elicits joy, connectedness, and relationship to memories. This multidisciplinary production showcases the songs, stories, visual art and voices of people living with dementia in addition to those of their loved ones, capturing the essential fabric of community and connection at its core.
Pricing
Regular tickets: $25
Supporter Tickets: $40 and include a $7.50 donation Cahoots Theatre and a $7.50 donation to Alzheimer Society Toronto
Super Supporter Tickets: $50 and include a $12.50 donation Cahoots Theatre and a $12.50 donation to Alzheimer Society Toronto
a Cahoots Theatre production in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society Toronto
Love and the Trick of Time
Created with the Timeless Love Ensemble
Directed by Tanisha Taitt and Kristin Bartlett
February 14th – 16th starting at 2:00pm 90 minute run time
Love and the Trick of Time explores our perception of time, and how the reality of loving those living with dementia changes our experience of it. Weaving together the stories of care partners, it lifts the veil on what it is to love someone living with the disease as time becomes non-linear, transporting you from the present to the past to an uncertain future. Along with rich, unforgettable individual storytelling, these narratives are woven into music performed by the Golden Threads Choir – a unique ensemble of people living with dementia along with their care partners – whose singing elicits joy, connectedness, and relationship to memories. This multidisciplinary production showcases the songs, stories, visual art and voices of people living with dementia in addition to those of their loved ones, capturing the essential fabric of community and connection at its core.
Pricing
Regular tickets: $25
Supporter Tickets: $40 and include a $7.50 donation Cahoots Theatre and a $7.50 donation to Alzheimer Society Toronto
Super Supporter Tickets: $50 and include a $12.50 donation Cahoots Theatre and a $12.50 donation to Alzheimer Society Toronto
Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Agincourt Branch for an education session about Brain Health.
This interactive presentation discusses the risk factors of dementia and how healthy lifestyle changes can help improve and maintain the health of the brain.
Learning Objectives
– Understand some of the research findings on reducing the risk of developing dementia.
– Recognize how lifestyle plays a role in a person’s risk of developing dementia.
– Commit to take action to reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Registration is required.
To register, call the branch at 416-396-8943 or register in-person at the Toronto Public Library – Agincourt Branch.
To learn more, click here
To mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance have partnered to bring you a virtual panel exploring innovative approaches in Alzheimer’s disease research and care.
Summary:
Current medications for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have limited effectiveness and often come with significant side effects, highlighting the urgent need for new and safer treatments. One promising area of research is brain stimulation, which uses electrical or magnetic signals to influence brain activity. These treatments can be done invasively, with small electrodes placed inside the brain, or non-invasively, with electrodes on the scalp. Already approved for treating conditions like depression, brain stimulation shows promise in early studies for reducing symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, as well as for slowing cognitive decline and preventing progression to dementia.
During this panel, we will:
- Provide an overview of brain stimulation therapies, including different types, their applications, risks, benefits, and limitations
- Share insights into the latest research and opportunities for participation
- Highlight the perspective of a research participant who has firsthand experience with brain stimulation
This event will be presented in plain language, and include opportunities to engage with the panelists and have your questions answered.
About the Presenters
Dr. Mina Mirjalili is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She completed her PhD in computational neuroscience at the University of Toronto. With a background in electrical engineering and computer modelling, Dr. Mirjalili’s research focuses on creating new treatments to improve cognitive function in people with mental health conditions. Her work involves developing personalized brain stimulation techniques and studying how the brain works during thinking processes.
Dr. Luca Pisterzi is the Vice President of Research, Programs, and Evidence at the Alzheimer Society of Canada. He is also a member of Canada’s Ministerial Advisory Board on Dementia. Dr. Pisterzi holds a PhD in Molecular Pharmacology and Biophysics and a Global Executive MBA in Healthcare and the Life Sciences. Having spent the last decade in various roles related to Alzheimer’s and dementia research, he focuses on turning research findings into practical solutions that improve the quality of life for those affected.
Vince Pancuska has valuable perspectives and insights through his lived experience with mild cognitive impairment, caregiving for someone with dementia, and participation in clinical research studies at CAMH.
This umbrella term refers to a group of rarer disorders that primarily results in changes in personality and language.
Join us to explore a deeper understanding of these dementias and learn of available resources.
To register for this webinar, visit:
www.alzeducate.ca
You must login/create an account in order to participate.
To find the session:
- Hover over “Education” and select the intended audience.
- Select webinars, then “Upcoming live webinars”.
- Select your chosen topic, then click “Enrol me” to register.