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28 Dec

LGBTQI2S+ Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE

2023-06-08T21:39:50-04:00
Are you or a loved one part of the LGBTQI2S+ community and impacted by dementia and/or Alzheimer’s Disease?

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto will be running a support group that will provide an opportunity for participants to share and learn with others in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Participants will decide on the focus and direction of the group, and both practical and emotional needs will be explored.

The support group meet every last Thursday of the month from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm using Zoom

For more information about the support group, please contact Curtis Larade (he/him) clarade@alz.to and/or Jennifer Code (she/her) jcode@alz.to
 
To register, CLICK HERE
 
LGBTQI2S+ Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE2023-06-08T21:39:50-04:00
28 Dec

LGBTQI2S+ Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE

2023-06-08T21:39:49-04:00
Are you or a loved one part of the LGBTQI2S+ community and impacted by dementia and/or Alzheimer’s Disease?

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto will be running a support group that will provide an opportunity for participants to share and learn with others in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Participants will decide on the focus and direction of the group, and both practical and emotional needs will be explored.

The support group meet every last Thursday of the month from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm using Zoom

For more information about the support group, please contact Curtis Larade (he/him) clarade@alz.to and/or Jennifer Code (she/her) jcode@alz.to
 
To register, CLICK HERE
 
LGBTQI2S+ Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE2023-06-08T21:39:49-04:00
28 Dec

In Person General Caregiver Support Group -2658 Eglinton E.

2023-06-08T21:39:49-04:00
This ongoing monthly, in-person support group provides an opportunity for people caring for a person living with dementia to come together and support each other through the caregiving experience. The goals of this group are to share personal feelings, increase our repertoire of coping strategies, feel less alone, and increase awareness of resources and supports in the community.

Topics for discussion will be tailored to group needs, and may include:

  • Managing stress
  • Ambiguous loss
  • Anticipatory grief
  • Guilt
  • Family dynamics
  • Self-care
  • Understanding responsive behaviors
  • Long-term care.

Dates and time: 4th Thursday every month, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am starting January 26th

This is an in-person support group.
For the safety of participants and our staff, we promote a mask friendly environment

Maximum group size is 14, 12 group participants and 2 staff
If you have symptoms please stay home, please contact Jahnoah at 647-460-7587 or by email at JWood@alz.to to let us know that you can’t make it
 
 
This support group is FULL, if you are interested, click here to add your name in the wait list. 

In Person General Caregiver Support Group -2658 Eglinton E.2023-06-08T21:39:49-04:00
25 Dec

Spousal Support Group – Zoom

2023-06-08T21:39:48-04:00

This support group is full, Click here if you wish to be in the wait list.

This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for spousal caregivers to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience. Group members will decide on the focus and direction of the group, and both practical and emotional needs will be explored.

• Share insights and experiences related to your personal caregiving experience
• Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationships
• Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

Support Group meets monthly on the last Monday of every month from 1:30-3:00 pm monthly online using Zoom.
 
Spousal Support Group – Zoom2023-06-08T21:39:48-04:00
21 Dec

LGBTQI2S+ Caregiver Support Group (Ontario-Wide) – ONLINE

2023-06-08T21:39:48-04:00
Are you part of the LGBTQI2S+ community and caring for a person living with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease?

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto will be running a support group that will provide an opportunity for personal caregivers to share and learn with other caregivers in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Participants will decide on the focus and direction of the group, and both practical and emotional needs will be explored.

The support group meets every third Thursday of the month from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm using Zoom

For more information about the support group, please contact Curtis Larade (he/him) clarade@alz.to
 
To register, CLICK HERE
 
LGBTQI2S+ Caregiver Support Group (Ontario-Wide) – ONLINE2023-06-08T21:39:48-04:00
21 Dec

Young Onset Caregiver Support Group – Zoom

2023-06-08T21:39:47-04:00

Click here if you wish to be in the interest list – You will receive a follow-up call from a social worker after you register for pre-screening.

  • This monthly support group is for spouses/partners of individuals with young onset (before the age of 65). The session will be delivered via Zoom.

Learning objectives:
• Provides an opportunity for spouses/partners who are caring for someone diagnosed with Young Onset dementia to interact and learn form one another
• Receive therapeutic support and to provide coping strategies for caregiving
• Opportunity to share experiences and concerns and receive support from the group facilitator and other participantsmation about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and in the community

 
Support Group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 12 pm – 1 pm online using Zoom.  
 
Young Onset Caregiver Support Group – Zoom2023-06-08T21:39:47-04:00
19 Dec

Drop-in Spousal Support Group – IN PERSON

2023-06-08T21:39:47-04:00

This monthly, drop-in support group provides an opportunity for spouses caring for a person living with dementia to come together and support each other through the caregiving experience. The goals of this group are to share personal feelings, increase healthy coping strategies, decrease isolation, and improve awareness of resources and supports in the community.

Topics for discussion will be tailored to group needs, but may include:
• Managing stress
• Ambiguous loss
• Guilt
• Family dynamics
• Self-care
• Understanding responsive behaviors
• Long-term care

Dates and time: 3rd Tuesday of every month, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

Location: Scotiabank Learning Centre – Providence Healthcare (3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1L 1W1).

Parking: Available on-site for 2.75/each ½ hour or 10.00 daily maximum.

Registration: NOT REQUIRED – Drop-in Format

Covid Procedures: A mask is required at all times during the support group. Food and drink are not allowed in the support group space. Individuals who do not comply with Covid procedures may be asked to leave the group by the facilitator.

Drop-in Spousal Support Group – IN PERSON2023-06-08T21:39:47-04:00
12 Dec

Drop in Long-Term Care Home (LTC) Caregiver Support Group – 2658 Eglinton Ave East 1

2023-06-08T21:39:46-04:00

Goals of this group are to share personal feelings that relate to caring for a person living with dementia in a long-term care (LTC) home. Should you choose to participate in this group please know that we expect you to observe the strictest confidentiality.

To guide discussion, the group will focus on a different theme relating to LTC on each month:
June 13 – Transition to LTC
July 11th – How to prepare for Plan of Care Meetings and what to expect
August 15th – Family Councils
September 12th – Grief and Ambiguous Loss
October 10th – Advanced Health Care Planning
November 14th – What are responsive behaviours and why do they happen?
December 12th – Activities to engage the person you are supporting

In order to participate in this group, the person you support must have some cognitive impairment and you or the resident must live in the M postal code. Once you register for the session the facilitator will reach out to you by phone for a short pre-screening and to confirm your attendance.
Support Group is presented in-person at the Hub 2658 Eglinton 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K2S3

*Disclaimer: Please note that registration for this group closes at midnight (12am) the Friday prior to the session. Registration for the group is capped at 8 participants to ensure that all individuals attending the group have enough time to share. Your registration for this session does not apply to future drop-in dates**

Drop in Long-Term Care Home (LTC) Caregiver Support Group – 2658 Eglinton Ave East 12023-06-08T21:39:46-04:00
11 Dec

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE

2023-06-08T21:39:45-04:00

We currently have a wait list for this support group, Click here if you wish to be informed when a spot becomes available.

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
 
Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE2023-06-08T21:39:45-04:00
5 Dec

Vascular and Alzheimer Dementia Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE

2023-06-08T21:39:44-04:00
This  ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Vascular and Alzheimer 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 
  •  Become familiar with this specific type of dementia 
  •  Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationships 
  •  Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours) 
Support Group meet every 1st Tuesday of the month from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm online using Zoom
 
This support group is FULL, if you are interested, click here to add your name in the wait list. 

Vascular and Alzheimer Dementia Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE2023-06-08T21:39:44-04:00

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