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

11 Sep

3Ds: Dementia, Delirium, and Depression (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom

2024-07-15T21:16:44-04:00
 
Learn about the 3 D’s – Delirium, Depression and Dementia and how you can support the person you are caring for when they are experiencing any of these conditions.
 
Workshop is for Health Care Professionals.
 
 
Online presentation using Zoom.
Registration is required to receive the link.
 
3Ds: Dementia, Delirium, and Depression (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom2024-07-15T21:16:44-04:00
10 Sep

Self-Care Series (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom [BSO]

2024-07-15T21:16:43-04:00
 

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.

Self-Care
Tuesday, June 11th, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
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 9th, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
This workshop will focus on enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities to create a better balance in your life.
Navigating Difficult Conversations
Tuesday, September 10th, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
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 8th, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
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.
Please note, each session is a separate link. Please refer to our event calendar to sign up for the sessions of interest.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Self-Care Series (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom [BSO]2024-07-15T21:16:43-04:00
9 Sep

Dementia Overview for Care Partners – Zoom

2024-07-15T21:16:42-04:00

This workshop will provide care partners with an overview of Alzheimer’s disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease. 

For care partners of a persons living with dementia. 

 

Topics:

  • Gain a greater understanding of the process of diagnosis and medications available
  • Develop a better, over-all understanding of dementia
  • Increase your knowledge of the stages and progression of Alzheimer’s disease
  • Better the caregiver’s insight into the person with dementia (PWD)
  • Learn about community services and supports
 
Workshop will be presented using Zoom.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate. 

Dementia Overview for Care Partners – Zoom2024-07-15T21:16:42-04:00
6 Sep

EASE Session 1: Supporting the Symptoms of Dementia (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom

2024-07-15T21:16:41-04:00
 
The E.A.S.E program is a 4 session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia. 
 
The program will engage PSWs in dementia education, giving practical tools to improve the level of care and support provided to persons living with dementia and the PSW – a real-life approach. PSW’s will leave each session with tools/ideas to use right away on the job.
 
NOTE: Each session is a stand-alone but can be taken in tandem. Registration is required for each session. Learners who complete all four sessions within a 1 year period (April-March) will be eligible for a certificate acknowledging their participation.
 
 
Dates: 
Fridays, September 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.

Time:
12pm – 1pm 
 
 
Session 1 – Supporting Symptoms of Dementia
In this session we explore the symptoms of dementia, what they may look like and the impact they can have when giving support to person’s living with dementia. 
 
 
The presentation will be online via Zoom, and you will receive the Zoom link after you register.
 
EASE Session 1: Supporting the Symptoms of Dementia (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom2024-07-15T21:16:41-04:00
3 Sep

Minds in Motion (Virtual)

2024-07-15T21:16:39-04:00


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)2024-07-15T21:16:39-04:00
29 Aug

Mindfulness and Meditation for Care Partners – Zoom

2024-07-15T21:16:38-04:00

This hands-on, interactive workshop is for care partners of people living with dementia. The overarching goal is for care partners to feel more relaxed and grounded at the end of the workshop, and to learn 1 or more relaxation and meditation techniques to continue to use on their own.

For Family and Friends of people living with dementia.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the impact of chronic stress on care partners.
  • Explore how relaxation and meditation techniques can help reduce care partner stress and build resilience in the face of uncertainty.
  • Practice some helpful relaxation and meditation techniques that you can continue to do on your own after the workshop.
  • Develop an understanding of how to connect with supportive services in your community.
 
This workshop will be held on Zoom. 

Registration is required to receive the link.
 
Mindfulness and Meditation for Care Partners – Zoom2024-07-15T21:16:38-04:00
28 Aug

The Power of Music with Steve Koven

2024-07-15T21:16:36-04:00


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 Koven2024-07-15T21:16:36-04:00
20 Aug

U-First!® for Care Partners – Zoom

2024-07-15T21:16:34-04:00

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, August 20th from 10:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday, August 27th from 10:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday, September 3rd from 10:00am-12:00pm

Optional Session Date:
Tuesday, September 10th from 10:00am-12:00pm

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 July 21st, 2024.

 

U-First!® for Care Partners – Zoom2024-07-15T21:16:34-04:00
15 Aug

3Ds: Dementia, Delirium, and Depression (for Care Partners) – Zoom

2024-07-15T21:16:32-04:00

In Collaboration with North York General Hospital

Enhance your knowledge of delirium, dementia and depression and learn how to recognize and distinguish them and advocate for and support the individuals you care for.

For care partners of a persons living with dementia. 

 
Workshop will be presented using Zoom.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate. 

3Ds: Dementia, Delirium, and Depression (for Care Partners) – Zoom2024-07-15T21:16:32-04:00
15 Aug

East End Friends -Aug (2658 Eglinton Ave E)

2024-07-15T21:16:31-04:00

Thursday August 15 from 1:00 – 3:00
Held at our satellite location, Alzheimer Society Toronto – The Mid-Scarborough Hub (2658 Eglinton Avenue East).
Join us for an in-person Social/Recreation program.

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub! This program is an opportunity to meet like minded people, to engage in meaningful conversations, tap into our creativity and get active. This two hour social is a great way to find your community and partake in gentle movement to great playlists. East End Friends is intended for people living with dementia and their care partners, and it is offered through a culturally inclusive, accessible and dementia-friendly lens. Light refreshments will be served.

East End Friends -Aug (2658 Eglinton Ave E)2024-07-15T21:16:31-04:00
HEAD OFFICE

Alzheimer Society of Toronto

20 Eglinton Ave West, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 (16th floor)

OPEN Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, CLOSED Sat-Sun

SATELLITE OFFICE

Mid-Scarborough Hub

2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1K 2S3

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CONTACT

Call: 416-322-6560

Fax: 416-322-6656

After Hours: Call 1-866-797-0000 (Telehealth Ontario)

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