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Events that require registration to attend

16 May

East End Friends -May (2658 Eglinton Ave E)

2024-03-28T04:47:29-04:00

Thursday May 16 from 1:00 – 3:00
Held at our satellite location, Alzheimer Society Toronto – The Mid-Scarborough Hub (2658 Eglinton Avenue East).
Join us for an in-person Social/Recreation program.

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub! This program is an opportunity to meet like minded people, to engage in meaningful conversations, tap into our creativity and get active. This two hour social is a great way to find your community and partake in gentle movement to great playlists. East End Friends is intended for people living with dementia and their care partners, and it is offered through a culturally inclusive, accessible and dementia-friendly lens. Light refreshments will be served.

East End Friends -May (2658 Eglinton Ave E)2024-03-28T04:47:29-04:00
16 May

Mindfulness and Meditation for Care Partners – Zoom

2024-03-28T04:47:28-04:00

This hands-on, interactive workshop is for care partners of people living with dementia. The overarching goal is for care partners to feel more relaxed and grounded at the end of the workshop, and to learn 1 or more relaxation and meditation techniques to continue to use on their own.

For Family and Friends of people living with dementia.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the impact of chronic stress on care partners.
  • Explore how relaxation and meditation techniques can help reduce care partner stress and build resilience in the face of uncertainty.
  • Practice some helpful relaxation and meditation techniques that you can continue to do on your own after the workshop.
  • Develop an understanding of how to connect with supportive services in your community.
 
This workshop will be held on Zoom. 

Registration is required to receive the link.
 
Mindfulness and Meditation for Care Partners – Zoom2024-03-28T04:47:28-04:00
16 May

Working in Long-Term Care Series: Session 4 – Dementia and Personal Care

2024-03-28T04:47:28-04:00
 
Working in Long-term Care Series for Healthcare Professionals
This series of four workshops aims to give health care professionals an overview of issues related to caring for someone with dementia in a long term care home.
 
 
Session 4 – Dementia and Personal Care
Enhance your knowledge in supporting personal care activities for persons living wih dementia.
 
Learning Objectives:

  • Define Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSDs)
  • Discuss the connection between personal care and responsive behaviours.
  • Recognize that behaviour has meaning specific to the individual.
  • Use communication techniques including validation to reduce responsive behaviour during personal car
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    For Frontline Healthcare Providers working in Long-Term Care.
     
     
    Workshop will be presented online via Zoom.
    Registration is required to participate.
     
    Working in Long-Term Care Series: Session 4 – Dementia and Personal Care2024-03-28T04:47:28-04:00
    16 May

    Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group – Zoom

    2024-03-28T04:47:28-04:00
     
    This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a person living with young onset dementia (diagnosed before the age of 65) to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Opportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
    • Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
    • Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
    • Receive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto
     

    Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 12:00pm to 1:30pm online using Zoom.

    (Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)
     
    If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to


    * Disclaimer: Registration is required and closes at midnight (12am) the Tuesday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. We kindly ask that you only register for sessions you are most likely able to attend. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email.

    PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/

     
    Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group – Zoom2024-03-28T04:47:28-04:00
    15 May

    The Community Connections Cafe – 20 Eglinton Avenue West

    2024-03-28T04:47:27-04:00
     
    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.
     
     
    Registration is required for this program. 
    Please specify the number of guests attending when you register. You may register up to 3 persons per group.
     
    The Community Connections Cafe – 20 Eglinton Avenue West2024-03-28T04:47:27-04:00
    14 May

    Sexuality, Intimacy and Dementia (for Care Partners) – Zoom

    2024-03-28T04:47:27-04:00
    This workshop identifies and differentiates intimacy and sexuality, highlights changes for the person living with dementia and their partner, supports participants to understand sexual behaviours in dementia and offers strategies to help manage sexual behaviours.

    For Family and Friends of people living with dementia.
     
     
    Workshop will be presented online via Zoom.
     
    Registration is required to participate.

    Sexuality, Intimacy and Dementia (for Care Partners) – Zoom2024-03-28T04:47:27-04:00
    14 May

    Knowledge 2 Action (K2A): Supporting Responsive Behaviours in Dementia Care – Zoom

    2024-03-28T04:47:27-04:00
     
    This workshop is for health care providers and staff who provide direct care to people with behaviour changes due to dementia or other cognitive impairment. This workshop offers the participants an opportunity to build on and practice skills gained from dementia training programs (such as U-First!). Through a case study approach, participants will have an opportunity to work as a team and develop a supportive action plan for persons living with dementia who are experiencing responsive behaviours. 

    This workshop will use case studies to help you:

  • Deepen your understanding and ability to apply the U-First! & PIECES Framework
  • Increase the wellbeing and quality of life of people with dementia experiencing behaviour changes
  • Reduce stress and increase job satisfaction for you and for others on the team
  • Enhance collaboration within the care team to develop and implement supportive strategies

  • Learning Objectives:

  • Recall the behavioural and psychological impact(s) of dementia
  • Describe the 7 Domains of Well Being
  • Recognize that behaviour has meaning specific to the individual 
  • Develop person-centred support strategies
  • Develop a supportive action plan as part of a team


  • Pre-requisites: Participants must have completed either ONE of the following:

  • U-First! for Healthcare Providers
  • Dementia Care Training Program/ODCTP
  • PIECES
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    Date and Time:
    Tuesday, May 14th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
     
     

    Training will be online using Zoom. Registration is required.

    Registration deadline is Thursday May 9th, 2024.
     
    Knowledge 2 Action (K2A): Supporting Responsive Behaviours in Dementia Care – Zoom2024-03-28T04:47:27-04:00
    9 May

    Adult Child Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE

    2024-03-28T04:47:26-04:00

    In partnership with Providence, this monthly open support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.  

    Learning Objectives: 

    • Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences 
    • Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours) 
    • Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship  
    • Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto 

    Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

    Support Group is presented using Zoom. 

    **Disclaimer: Please note that registration for this group closes at midnight (12am) the Sunday prior to the session. Limited space available on a first come, first serve registration. Your registration for this session does not apply to future drop-in dates** 

    Adult Child Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE2024-03-28T04:47:26-04:00
    9 May

    Open Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group (4:00pm to 5:30pm) – Zoom

    2024-03-28T04:47:26-04:00
     
    This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Lewy Body Dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
     

    Learning Objectives:

    • Interact with other group members caring for those with Lewy Body Dementia
    • Become familiar with the specific type of dementia
    • Opportunity for therapeutic support as well as education information
    • Share experiences and concerns and receive support from the group facilitator and other group members

    Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:00pm to 5:30pm online using Zoom

    Monthly registration is required. The group will be held via Zoom and instructions will be provided prior to the group.
     
     
     
    **Disclaimer: Registration is required and closes at midnight (12am) the Tuesday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. We kindly ask that you only register for sessions you are most likely able to attend. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email.

     
    PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/
     
    Open Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group (4:00pm to 5:30pm) – Zoom2024-03-28T04:47:26-04:00
    9 May

    Open General Caregiver Support Group (1:30pm to 3:30pm) – Zoom

    2024-03-28T04:47:26-04:00

    This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

     

    Learning Objectives:

    • Opportunity to share insights and experiences with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
    • Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
    • Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Sociery of Toronto and in the community
     
    Support Group meet every 2nd Thursday of the month from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm online using Zoom.  

    Registration required: group will be held via Zoom and instructions will be provided prior to the group.


    **Disclaimer: Please note that registration for this group closes at midnight (12am) the Sunday prior to the session.  Your registration for this session does not apply to future drop-in dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email**


    * PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/


    Open General Caregiver Support Group (1:30pm to 3:30pm) – Zoom2024-03-28T04:47:26-04:00

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