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Free dementia workshops that range from educational, physical or social events and are carefully designed for your needs

3 Sep

Minds in Motion (Virtual)

2024-03-19T04:44:24-04:00


Minds in Motion® is an evidence-based program that includes physical activity, socialization, and mentally stimulating activities for people living with dementia and their care partners to participate in together. 
 
This program runs once a week for 8 weeks on Zoom.

Tuesdays from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM from September 3rd – October 22nd

September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 & 22nd.

This is a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences. Combining physical, mental, and social stimulation improves brain health and may slow the disease progression.

Minds in Motion (Virtual)2024-03-19T04:44:24-04:00
28 Aug

The Power of Music with Steve Koven

2024-03-19T04:44:22-04:00


Wednesdays, August 28 – October 2 (6-week series) from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Power of Music with Steve will be held in person at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St East.

Join us in-person for The Power of Music, a 6-week series facilitated by Steve Koven. This program explores different musical genres though live performances, conversations about music, composers, creativity and improvisation. It is an hour of pure joy and fun!

Steve Koven is a composer, performer, producer, educator and film maker. His band the Steve Koven Trio has toured the world for more then two decades, and they have been coined the ‘Canadian Cultural Ambassadors’. As an educator, Steve has been teaching in the Faculty of Music at Toronto’s York University, teaching Contemporary Improvisation and Jazz Piano Studies. As well he teaches in the Music Department at Centennial College.

This series is appropriate for learners at all levels and provides opportunities for each participant to engage at their own pace and in their own style.

Face masks will be provided and encouraged to be worn throughout the duration of the program.
For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to
The Power of Music with Steve Koven2024-03-19T04:44:22-04:00
18 Jun

Explore Art with Jano (ONLINE)

2024-03-19T04:44:11-04:00
 
Carmen Herrera, Iberic (1949); oil on canvas on board, 40 inches diameter
Explore Art with Jano
Tuesday – April 16th from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Zoom

Join us with your curiosity and come ready to share thoughts and ideas. We continue our series on female artists and abstraction with Carmen Herrera (1915, Havana, Cuba – 2022, New York), a painter who explored form and color in compositions that evolved from biomorphic scenes to minimalist geometry. With a keen sense for hard edged figures in boldly contrasting colors, Herrera masterfully played with space both within and outside of the canvas.

Jano Cortijo is a gay, immigrant, bilingual arts educator whose work finds him engaging audiences of various ages, abilities, and backgrounds in museums, classrooms, community centers, or computer screens. Jano encourages critical discussion while connecting the participants’ individual histories and stories with the art and art makers.

This program is appropriate for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their carepartners. A Zoom link will be provided to you in an email once you have registered for this program.

For more information contact our Active Living Program Coordinator Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or 416-389-6099
 

 

 

Explore Art with Jano (ONLINE)2024-03-19T04:44:11-04:00
4 Jun

U-First!® for Care Partners – Zoom

2024-03-19T04:44:08-04:00

What is U-First!®  for Care Partners?

U-First!® for Care Partners is a new education program for family and friends who are providing direct support to someone experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive impairment.

This 6 hour education program will help you to:

  • Enhance well-being of care partners and of the person they are supporting who is experiencing behaviour changes
  • Reduce responsive behaviours by using the U-First!® framework
  • Improve collaboration among all team members through a common knowledge, language and approach to care. 
Mandatory Session Dates:
Tuesday, June 4th from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday, June 11th from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday, June 18th from 2:00pm-4:00pm


Optional Session Date:
Tuesday, June 25th from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Who should attend?

U-First!® for Care Partners is for family and friends of people experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive impairment who provide direct support for that person in an unpaid role. 

What’s involved in the program?

  • Interactive learning approach that has participants reflect on their experiences, engage with new content, practice using a variety of methods including case studies and plan for how they will implement what they have learned.
  • Learners receive a Participant Workbook and a U-First!® Wheel to use during the program and keep as useful resources for applying their learning.
  • Learners will also be invited to take part in an evaluation to better understand the effectiveness and outcomes of the program.  In addition, a sample of participants will be invited to take part in an interview with the Evaluator. All learners will be invited to participate in evaluation activities but will not be excluded from the program if they choose not to participate in the evaluation.

What’s the cost for the program?

There is no cost for participants of U-First!® for Care Partners. 

Please note that there will be additional screening of all interested participants to ensure there is a fit between the program and participant.

Registration closes May 3rd, 2024.

 

U-First!® for Care Partners – Zoom2024-03-19T04:44:08-04:00
31 May

Long Term Care TEACH Group – ONLINE

2024-03-19T04:44:07-04:00

The Long Term Care 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, Long Term Care 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: Fridays from May 31st to June 21st

Time: 10am to 11:30am

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.

 

Long Term Care TEACH Group – ONLINE2024-03-19T04:44:07-04:00
30 May

Enhancing Family Dynamics (for Care Partners) – Zoom

2024-03-19T04:44:06-04:00

This workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia. The focus of the session will be on exploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia and strategies for assisting families, building on strengths and resilience.
 
For Family and Friends of people living with dementia.
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify family dynamics and their effects on families
  • Explore significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia
  • Explore strategies for assisting families, building on strength and resilience
  • Develop an understanding of supportive services in the community
 
Workshop will be presented online via Zoom.
 
Registration is required to participate. 
Enhancing Family Dynamics (for Care Partners) – Zoom2024-03-19T04:44:06-04:00
27 May

Care Partner Stress and Building Resilience (for Care Partners) – Zoom

2024-03-19T04:44:05-04:00
 
This workshop is to help care partners identify their sources of stress and develop coping strategies. The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of resilience and ways to build care partner resilience.
 
For Family and Friends of people living with dementia.
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore the different types of stress care partners may experience and develop coping strategies to deal with the stress
  • Increase awareness of the importance of self-care for the care partner
  • Develop an understanding of supportive services in the community and where to seek those services
  • Describe the concept of resilience and why it is important for care partners

 

Workshop will be presented online using Zoom.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.

Care Partner Stress and Building Resilience (for Care Partners) – Zoom2024-03-19T04:44:05-04:00
27 May

Long Distance Caregiving (for Care Partners) – Zoom

2024-03-19T04:44:04-04:00

This workshop will explore some of the unique challenges and issues that can arise when caring from a distance, as well as identify the different ways caregivers can provide support and be involved in the person’s life.
 
For Family and Friends of people living with dementia.
 
 
This workshop will be presented via Zoom.
 
Registration is required to receive the link to participate.
 

 

Long Distance Caregiving (for Care Partners) – Zoom2024-03-19T04:44:04-04:00
21 May

Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication (for Care Partners) – Zoom

2024-03-19T04:44:02-04:00

This workshop provides an overview of behaviours in dementia and communicating in a supportive manner. It will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how behaviours and communication can change over the course of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.

For Family and Friends of people living with dementia.


Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize that behaviour is a form of communication
  • Describe how dementia impacts communication
  • Recall communication strategies that can be used to support people living with dementia
  • Discuss the meaning of behaviours in dementia and ways to offer support
 
Workshop will be presented online via Zoom.
 
Registration is required to participate.

Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication (for Care Partners) – Zoom2024-03-19T04:44:02-04:00
16 May

Making Strides – Spring in the West End

2024-03-19T04:43:59-04:00
 
Weekly on Thursdays, May 16 – June 20th 2024 (6-week series) from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

May 16th, 23rd, 30th, June 6th, 13th & 20th 2024

Making Strides – Spring in the West End will be held at High Park, we will meet at the High Park North Gates located at High Park Ave & Bloor St W.
 
Join us for an in-person 6-part walking series, enjoy activating your bodies and socializing. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat and a drink on us!
This series is appropriate for people living with dementia and their care partners who love walking!  We will start with a warm up and then walk for 45 minutes, so please come prepared with comfortable supportive shoes and a bottle of water. 
 
For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or by phone at 416-389-6099
Making Strides – Spring in the West End2024-03-19T04:43:59-04:00

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