Learn about the programs and services provided by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, including counselling and support groups, education programs, Finding Your Way, and the Music Project.
Intended audience: Family Caregivers
Upcoming sessions : Tue, 6 Jul 2021, 12:00 PM (EST)
This set of two educational workshops aims to give care partners an overview of issues related to long-term care (LTC). The goal is for care partners to learn about how the decision for LTC could have an impact on them, understand the application process and to learn to cope with the transition. Family members may choose to attend any or both sessions.
Part One: Considering Long-Term Care
Part Two: Adjusting to Long-Term Care
Language: English
Upcoming sessions : Tue, 13 Jul 2021, 2:00 PM (EST)
Upcoming sessions : Tue, 20 Jul 2021, 2:00 PM (EST)
- Facilitator: Alzheimer Society
This webinar will begin a conversation about the topic of intimacy and sexuality as we age, with dementia being a key area of focus.
- Facilitator: Kimberly Dilmohamed
- Facilitator: Curtis Larade
Reduce your caregiver stress by exploring the different types of caregiver stress and coping strategies, increasing awareness of the importance of self care and learning about supportive services.
Language: English
Upcoming sessions : Mon, 5 Jul 2021, 6:30 PM (EST)
Upcoming sessions : Thu, 7 Oct 2021, 12:00 PM (EST)
- Facilitator: Alzheimer Society
Learn about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, how to reduce risk factors and how the Alzheimer Society can help.
Upcoming sessions : Tue, 13 Jul 2021, 12:00 PM (EST)
Upcoming sessions : Tue, 12 Oct 2021, 12:00 PM (EST)
This webinar will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how communication can change over the course of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.
Language: English
Upcoming sessions : Tue, 26 Oct 2021, 10:00 AM (EST)
This webinar will focus on providing caregivers with strategies to providing care while in isolation. It will also highlight important COVID-19 precautions and guidelines along with the implications in caring for someone living with dementia.
Language: English
Upcoming sessions : Thu, 15 Jul 2021, 6:00 PM (EST)
Upcoming sessions : Thu, 23 Sep 2021, 2:00 PM (EST)
- Facilitator: Julie Wong
This live webinar is to help family caregivers develop and participate in meaningful activities with their family member or friend with dementia.
Upcoming sessions : Tue, 7 Sep 2021, 12:00 PM (EST)
Upcoming sessions : Mon, 6 Dec 2021, 12:00 PM (EST)
- Facilitator: Alzheimer Society
Explore the unique challenges of celebrating holidays and special occasions. Gain practical planning tips, including strategies to promote meaningful communication with the person with dementia.
Language: English
Upcoming sessions : Tue, 30 Nov 2021, 6:30 PM (EST)
- Facilitator: Alzheimer Society
- Facilitator: Julie Wong
Improve home safety by learning strategies to help promote a safer living environment for the person with dementia.
Language: English
Upcoming sessions : Mon, 8 Nov 2021, 6:30 PM (EST)
- Facilitator: Alzheimer Society