Tag: Person Living With Dementia
| February 9th, 16th, 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 2027
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. |
The focus of the session will be on providing an overview of MCI and the differences between normal aging, MCI and dementia.
Learning Objectives:
- Increase knowledge of MCI and the differences between normal aging, MCI and dementia
- Explore how MCI impacts individuals and families
- Learn how to optimize cognitive health
This workshop is for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and/or care partners of people living with MCI.
Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.
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.
| 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. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2026-27 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session. 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 |
| 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. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2026-27 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session. 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 |
| Tuesday, October 13th 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. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2026-27 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session. 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
Join us for a two-part intergenerational puppetry workshop series, where you’ll learn new skills, explore your creativity, and connect with Grade 9 Drama students (ages 14–15) from University of Toronto Schools.
With guidance from a Drama teacher, you’ll learn the fundamentals of puppetry and work alongside the students to create and perform an original short puppet show together.
Throughout the workshops, we’ll explore how creative experiences can bring people of different generations together and consider:
- What can we learn about life, resilience, and joy from people of different generations?
- What does it mean to truly listen to someone?
- How can puppetry help us tell stories with depth, care, and imagination?
- How can shared creative experiences foster connection and community?
Please register for ONE of the following two-session options:
- Thursdays, November 19 & 26: 1:20–2:30 p.m.
- Fridays, November 20 & 27: 1:20–2:30 p.m.
- Thursdays, December 3 & 10: 2:35–3:45 p.m.
For more information about this program, please contact Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau at 647-456-6168.
Photo by Emma Jenkin at University of Toronto Schools.
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.
| 4-week series, Aug 10th – 31st from 1:30-3:00PM at Eglinton Square Library located at Mall, 1 Eglinton Square #126, Scarborough, ON M1L 2K1.
August 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st 2026 Join this four-part Group Art Therapy series facilitated by Kathleen Downie. Many of our participants will recognize Kathleen from the engaging art programs she has led with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto over the years. Kathleen is currently completing her Art Therapy training through the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute (VATI) Distance Program. As part of her training, Kathleen will facilitate group art therapy sessions for individuals living with mild to moderate dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), along with their care partners. Through individual and collaborative creative activities, participants will have the opportunity to explore and express thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a supportive and welcoming environment. Using a variety of artistic materials and mediums, the group will discover new ways to connect, reflect, and communicate through the creative process. No previous art experience is required. For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone at 416-389-6099 |
| 4-Week Series, Wednesdays from November 4th – 25th from 1:30 – 3:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor.
November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 2026 Did you know that you improvise everyday? Believe it! In Joking Aside: Improv …with Nigel, we will take that very skill you already have and use it to creatively learn, play – and most importantly – laugh. A bunch! Best part is – you don’t need to be funny. You just need to be in the moment. Yes, and… this 4-part series workshop will include entry level games and exercises that expand the world of improv and open other ways for you to communicate with your family, friends and peers. No Experience necessary. Positivity and an open mind, a must. This series is appropriate for people living with mild to moderate dementia or cognitive impairments, no background in improv, all are welcome. For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone at 416-389-6099 |