Tag: Person Living With Dementia
ROM Tour
Thursday, June 25th, 2026, from 1:45 – 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
Click HERE to learn more about what to expect in our Active Living Programs.
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.
Click HERE to learn more about what to expect in our Active Living Programs.
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 3rd to June 24th, 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.
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.
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 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:30pm to 2:30pm In-person at our AST Mid Scarborough Hub.
Address: 2658 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1K2S3
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.
Tuesdays, November 3rd to December 8th (6-week program) from 10:30-11:30 at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital located at 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, ON Canada M4G 1R8.
Aquafit is not swimming, it is a way to exercise in the water that can accommodate all ages, fitness levels, health considerations and abilities. It welcomes participants to choose their own intensity level, speed and range of motion. The principles of water protect joints, and build strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. Aquafit not only benefits the body, it stimulates the mind and rejuvenates the spirit.
This program is for people living with mild to moderate dementia and/or cognitive impairments and their care partners, who both have comfortability in the water.
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone 416-389-6099.
Click HERE to learn more about what to expect in our Active Living Programs.
| 4-Week Series on Wednesdays, April 8th – April 29th from 1:30 – 3:00 P.M at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor.
Join our creative in-person Miniature Diorama workshop series, designed for individuals living with mild to moderate dementia and their caregivers. Roxanne Brathwaite will lead this program where we will return to a childhood pastime and re-create an interior that captures a moment in time shrunk to 1:6 scale (think Barbie’s size). Roxanne Brathwaite is a Toronto-based maker who creates richly detailed miniature environments inspired by texture, materiality, and design history. Her miniature dioramas centred around warmth, safety, and emotional connection, her work invites viewers into intimate spaces while also addressing social issues such as domestic abuse, dementia, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Roxanne is a Season 1 contestant on CBC Gem/Netflix Canada’s Best in Miniature, has led workshops at the Gardiner Museum and Jamie Esplanade—which was nominated for a Toronto Heritage Award. She has exhibited with DesignTO, and is a 2023 recipient of the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA) Scholarship. For more information contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099. |
6-Week Series on Wednesdays from October 7th – November 11th from 1:30 – 3:00 PM at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St East.
Join the Golden Threads Choir for an enriching in-person singing series, designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Led by acclaimed musician Robin Dann, this program explores the joy of making music together, fostering connection and creativity.
During our workshops, you’ll experience:
- Vocal warm-ups
- Harmonizing
- Exploring vocal ranges
- The energizing experience of singing as one collective voice
No prior singing or choral experience is necessary—just a willingness to express yourself!
About Your Choir Leader:
Robin Dann is a critically acclaimed singer and the leader of the band Bernice, recognized internationally and nominated twice for Canada’s prestigious Polaris Prize. With over 15 years in Toronto’s vibrant music scene, Robin brings passion and expertise to our choir.
Click HERE to learn more about what to expect in our Active Living Programs.