Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE
Alzheimer Society of Toronto2024-07-27T04:43:49-04:00We 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
Wives Support Group – Zoom
Alzheimer Society of Toronto2024-07-27T04:43:48-04:00This support group is full, Click here if you wish to be in the wait list.
In partnership with Providence, this ongoing support group will provide an opportunity for spousal care partners to come together to support each other through caregiving experience.
Participants will decide on the focus and direction of the group, and both practical and emotional needs will be explored.
Learning Objectives:
- Opportunity to share insights and experiences with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
- 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 and in the community
Drop-in Spousal Support Group – IN PERSON
Alzheimer Society of Toronto2024-07-27T04:43:48-04:00This 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: 1st Tuesday of every month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
Location: Scotiabank Learning Centre (Room B-156) at Providence Healthcare
Address: 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
2SLGBTQIA+ Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE
Alzheimer Society of Toronto2024-07-27T04:43:47-04:00The 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 4:30 pm using Zoom
Spousal Support Group – Zoom
Alzheimer Society of Toronto2024-07-27T04:43:47-04:00This 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.
Cantonese Peer Support Group for Care Partners
Alzheimer Society of Toronto2024-07-27T04:43:45-04:00Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – ONLINE
Alzheimer Society of Toronto2024-07-27T04:43:44-04:00We 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
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
Alzheimer Society of Toronto2024-07-27T04:43:43-04:00Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias. These groups are facilitated by volunteers who have lived experience as care partners and have received training on group facilitation. Participants and peer facilitators decide on the focus and direction of the group.
Wives Support Group – Zoom
Alzheimer Society of Toronto2024-07-27T04:43:43-04:00This support group is full, Click here if you wish to be in the wait list.
In partnership with Providence, this ongoing support group will provide an opportunity for spousal care partners to come together to support each other through caregiving experience.
Participants will decide on the focus and direction of the group, and both practical and emotional needs will be explored.
Learning Objectives:
- Opportunity to share insights and experiences with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
- 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 and in the community