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

6 Nov

Carepartner Gathering Creative Art Series (ONLINE)

2023-05-27T18:36:45-04:00
 

Mondays – November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4 and 11 (6-week series) from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Carepartners, let’s come together online to make art and share our collective wisdom and experiences. For this 6-week program you will be offered a space to explore various creative art projects while sharing and connecting with others experiencing this journey of caring for someone living with dementia. This program is a creative opportunity for carers to tap into their creative side and build important connections to reduce social isolation.

Select program materials will be mailed to registered participants. This series is appropriate for all carepartners at all levels, no background in art making required, all are welcome.

For more information about our Carepartner Gathering Creative Art Series contact our Active Living Program Coordinator Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or 647-327-6542
 

 

 

Carepartner Gathering Creative Art Series (ONLINE)2023-05-27T18:36:45-04:00
6 Nov

Carepartner Gathering Creative Art Series (ONLINE)

2023-05-27T18:34:48-04:00
 

Mondays – November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4 and 11 (6-week series) from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Carepartners, let’s come together online to make art and share our collective wisdom and experiences. For this 6-week program you will be offered a space to explore various creative art projects while sharing and connecting with others experiencing this journey of caring for someone living with dementia. This program is a creative opportunity for carers to tap into their creative side and build important connections to reduce social isolation.

Select program materials will be mailed to registered participants. This series is appropriate for all carepartners at all levels, no background in art making required, all are welcome.

For more information about our Carepartner Gathering Creative Art Series contact our Active Living Program Coordinator Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or 647-327-6542
 

 

 

Carepartner Gathering Creative Art Series (ONLINE)2023-05-27T18:34:48-04:00
3 Oct

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom

2023-05-27T18:34:35-04:00

This 4-session series explores the different issues Frontline Health Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with Dementia.  In this series of workshops, participants will receive information on a variety of self care topics in addition to learning tips and strategies on how to work better as a team with the aim of enhancing client care.

These workshops will be online using Zoom. Registration is required. 

Self-Care

Tuesday, June 6, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This session will discuss the concept of Self Care and the important role it plays in managing the day-to-day stress associated with a Health Care Professional’s occupation. 

Putting You First

Tuesday, July 4 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This session will follow a U-FIRST approach to enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities for creating better balance in your life. 

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Tuesday, September 5 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This presentation will address why some reactive behaviors may happen. We will discuss how hurtful or negative comments can affect us. We will review helpful strategies in building resilience for ourselves and ways to navigate these difficult conversations; increasing our sense of well-being.

Grief and Loss

Tuesday, October 3 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This session will cover the significant bonds that can be formed between a resident and Health Care Professional. It will also highlight the emotional impact that the death of a resident/patient can have on these individuals as a result of their connection.

 

CLICK HERE  to register.

 

 

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom2023-05-27T18:34:35-04:00
3 Oct

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom

2023-05-27T18:36:30-04:00

This 4-session series explores the different issues Frontline Health Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with Dementia.  In this series of workshops, participants will receive information on a variety of self care topics in addition to learning tips and strategies on how to work better as a team with the aim of enhancing client care.

These workshops will be online using Zoom. Registration is required. 

Self-Care

Tuesday, June 6, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This session will discuss the concept of Self Care and the important role it plays in managing the day-to-day stress associated with a Health Care Professional’s occupation. 

Putting You First

Tuesday, July 4 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This session will follow a U-FIRST approach to enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities for creating better balance in your life. 

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Tuesday, September 5 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This presentation will address why some reactive behaviors may happen. We will discuss how hurtful or negative comments can affect us. We will review helpful strategies in building resilience for ourselves and ways to navigate these difficult conversations; increasing our sense of well-being.

Grief and Loss

Tuesday, October 3 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This session will cover the significant bonds that can be formed between a resident and Health Care Professional. It will also highlight the emotional impact that the death of a resident/patient can have on these individuals as a result of their connection.

 

CLICK HERE  to register.

 

 

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom2023-05-27T18:36:30-04:00
5 Sep

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom

2023-05-27T18:36:15-04:00

This 4-session series explores the different issues Frontline Health Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with Dementia.  In this series of workshops, participants will receive information on a variety of self care topics in addition to learning tips and strategies on how to work better as a team with the aim of enhancing client care.

These workshops will be online using Zoom. Registration is required. 

Self-Care

Tuesday, June 6, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This session will discuss the concept of Self Care and the important role it plays in managing the day-to-day stress associated with a Health Care Professional’s occupation. 

Putting You First

Tuesday, July 4 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This session will follow a U-FIRST approach to enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities for creating better balance in your life. 

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Tuesday, September 5 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This presentation will address why some reactive behaviors may happen. We will discuss how hurtful or negative comments can affect us. We will review helpful strategies in building resilience for ourselves and ways to navigate these difficult conversations; increasing our sense of well-being.

Grief and Loss

Tuesday, October 3 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This session will cover the significant bonds that can be formed between a resident and Health Care Professional. It will also highlight the emotional impact that the death of a resident/patient can have on these individuals as a result of their connection.

 

CLICK HERE  to register.

 

 

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom2023-05-27T18:36:15-04:00
5 Sep

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom

2023-05-27T18:34:21-04:00

This 4-session series explores the different issues Frontline Health Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with Dementia.  In this series of workshops, participants will receive information on a variety of self care topics in addition to learning tips and strategies on how to work better as a team with the aim of enhancing client care.

These workshops will be online using Zoom. Registration is required. 

Self-Care

Tuesday, June 6, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This session will discuss the concept of Self Care and the important role it plays in managing the day-to-day stress associated with a Health Care Professional’s occupation. 

Putting You First

Tuesday, July 4 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This session will follow a U-FIRST approach to enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities for creating better balance in your life. 

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Tuesday, September 5 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This presentation will address why some reactive behaviors may happen. We will discuss how hurtful or negative comments can affect us. We will review helpful strategies in building resilience for ourselves and ways to navigate these difficult conversations; increasing our sense of well-being.

Grief and Loss

Tuesday, October 3 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This session will cover the significant bonds that can be formed between a resident and Health Care Professional. It will also highlight the emotional impact that the death of a resident/patient can have on these individuals as a result of their connection.

 

CLICK HERE  to register.

 

 

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom2023-05-27T18:34:21-04:00
30 Aug

The Power of Music with Steve Koven

2023-05-27T18:34:16-04:00


Wednesdays – August 30- October 3 (6-week series) from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Power of Music will be held in person at St-Andrew’s United Church

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 Koven2023-05-27T18:34:16-04:00
30 Aug

The Power of Music with Steve Koven

2023-05-27T18:36:13-04:00


Wednesdays – August 30- October 3 (6-week series) from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Power of Music will be held in person at St-Andrew’s United Church

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 Koven2023-05-27T18:36:13-04:00
29 Aug

Coping with Death and Grief for Care Partners – Zoom

2023-05-27T18:34:15-04:00

Losing someone who had dementia can be a unique and complex experience for those who cared for them.

This presentation will explore these issues, identify various approaches to grief, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss.

Workshop will be presented online using Zoom.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate. 

Coping with Death and Grief for Care Partners – Zoom2023-05-27T18:34:15-04:00
29 Aug

Coping with Death and Grief for Care Partners – Zoom

2023-05-27T18:36:12-04:00

Losing someone who had dementia can be a unique and complex experience for those who cared for them.

This presentation will explore these issues, identify various approaches to grief, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss.

Workshop will be presented online using Zoom.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate. 

Coping with Death and Grief for Care Partners – Zoom2023-05-27T18:36:12-04:00
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