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13 May

CARERS Program – Family & Friends Long-Term Care (8 sessions) – ONLINE

2023-03-26T12:33:19-04:00
This 8-week online program is for Non-Spousal Family Memers and/or Friends supporting someone with mid- to late-stage dementia in Long-Term Care. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers, guided by expert clinical coaches, will learn how to address communication challenges.

Goals of the Program:

Enhance practical skills for caregivers
Improve caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills
Enhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges
Improve caregivers’ social interaction and social support
Dates: Fridays – May 12, 19, & 26 & June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30.

Time: 10am-12pm

Location: the group will be held online using Zoom

Registration and an assessment appointment via Zoom are prerequisites. An AST Social Worker will contact you for your assessment after you click the “Register” button below.

CARERS Program – Family & Friends Long-Term Care (8 sessions) – ONLINE2023-03-26T12:33:19-04:00
12 May

ARERS Program – Family & Friends Long-Term Care (8 sessions) – ONLINE

2023-03-26T12:33:18-04:00
This 8-week online program is for Non-Spousal Family Memers and/or Friends supporting someone with mid- to late-stage dementia in Long-Term Care. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers, guided by expert clinical coaches, will learn how to address communication challenges.

Goals of the Program:

Enhance practical skills for caregivers
Improve caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills
Enhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges
Improve caregivers’ social interaction and social support
Dates: Fridays – May 12, 19, & 26 & June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30.

Time: 10am-12pm

Location: the group will be held online using Zoom

Registration and an assessment appointment via Zoom are prerequisites. An AST Social Worker will contact you for your assessment after you click the “Register” button below.

ARERS Program – Family & Friends Long-Term Care (8 sessions) – ONLINE2023-03-26T12:33:18-04:00
25 Apr

CARERS Program -Family and Friends (8 sessions) – ONLINE

2023-03-26T12:33:14-04:00

This 8-week online program is for friends and family* of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers, guided by expert clinical coaches, will learn how to address communication challenges.

Goals of the Program:

  • Enhance practical skills for caregivers
  • Improve caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills
  • Enhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges
  • Improve caregivers’ social interaction and social support

Dates: Tuesdays, April 25th to June 13th, 2023

Time: 2 pm to 4pm

Location: the group will be held online using Zoom

Registration and an assessment appointment via Zoom are prerequisites. An AST Social Worker will contact you soon for your assessment.

*Please note we offer a separate CARERS group exculsively for spouses and partners

If you are interested in a future group or would like to discuss how this group may support your current caregiving situation, please CLICK HERE

 

 

CARERS Program -Family and Friends (8 sessions) – ONLINE2023-03-26T12:33:14-04:00
20 Apr

Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) – ONLINE

2023-03-26T12:33:13-04:00

The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.

Learning objectives: 

  • Focus on common caregiving themes including; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning
  • Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills
  • Provides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners

Dates: Thursdays – April 20th to May 11th

Time: from 4:30pm to 6pm

Location: the group will be held online using Zoom

** Click HERE If you are interested in future group dates or would like to discuss how this group may support your current caregiving situation.

Registration and an assessment appointment via Zoom are prerequisites. An AST Social Worker will contact you soon for your assessment.

 

Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) – ONLINE2023-03-26T12:33:13-04:00
6 Apr

CARERS Program for Spouse/Partner (8 sessions)

2023-03-26T12:33:10-04:00

This 8-week online program is for spouse/partner of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers, guided by expert clinical coaches, will learn how to address communication challenges.

Goals of the Program:

  • Enhance practical skills for caregivers
  • Improve caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills
  • Enhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges
  • Improve caregivers’ social interaction and social support

Dates: Thursdays, April 6th to May 25th, 2023

Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Location: the group will be held in person at 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor (Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s head office)

Registration and an assessment appointment via Zoom are prerequisites. An AST Social Worker will contact you soon for your assessment.

** If you are interested in a future group or would like to discuss how this group may support your current caregiving situation, please CLICK HERE

 

 

CARERS Program for Spouse/Partner (8 sessions)2023-03-26T12:33:10-04:00
5 Apr

Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) for LTC Caregivers – Zoom

2023-03-26T12:33:09-04:00

The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program for LTC Caregivers is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.

Learning objectives:

  • Focus on common caregiving themes including; self-care, LTC system navigation, relationship changes and future planning
  • Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills
  • Provides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners

    • Dates: Wednesdays – April 5, 12, 19, 26

    Time: from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

    Location: the group will be held online using Zoom

     

    ** Click HERE If you are interested in the group but the current dates/times do not work for you.

    Registration and an assessment appointment via Zoom are prerequisites. An AST Social Worker will contact you for assessment after your registraiton.

Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) for LTC Caregivers – Zoom2023-03-26T12:33:09-04:00
24 Mar

Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) – CANTONESE

2023-03-26T12:33:07-04:00

The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.

Learning objectives: 

  • Focus on common caregiving themes including; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning
  • Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills
  • Provides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners
The group will be facilitated online in CANTONESE

Fridays, March 24th to April 21st (skipping April 7th) from 10:30 am – 12pm

Registration and an assessment appointment via Zoom are prerequisites. 

Please contact Raymong Chong at rchong@alzsoc.ca with any questions.

**Click HERE If you are interested in a future group or would like to discuss how this group may support your current caregiving situation

Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) – CANTONESE2023-03-26T12:33:07-04:00
2 Mar

Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) – ONLINE

2023-03-26T12:33:01-04:00

The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.

Learning objectives: 

  • Focus on common caregiving themes including; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning
  • Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills
  • Provides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners

Dates: Thursdays – March 2nd to 23rd

Time: from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Location: the group will be held online using Zoom

** Click HERE If you are interested in future group dates or would like to discuss how this group may support your current caregiving situation.

Registration and an assessment appointment via Zoom are prerequisites. An AST Social Worker will contact you soon for your assessment.

 

Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) – ONLINE2023-03-26T12:33:01-04:00
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