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Forums, Conferences, Lectures & Public Education Sessions |
| Andreae Alzheimer Lecture & Annual General Meeting |
| Topic: |
The Ambiguous Loss of Dementia: Finding Meaning and Hope
Pauline Boss, PhD. - Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Where: |
George Ignatieff Theatre, Trinity College
University of Toronto. See Map. |
| When: |
Monday, September 14, 2009
6:00 p.m. Reception
6:30 p.m. Annual General Meeting
7:00 p.m. Andreae Alzheimer Lecture |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560 |
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| Canadian Conference on Dementia. 5th |
| Formerly known as the Canadian Colloquium on Dementia, the CCD brings together a group of national and international scholars to share clinically relevant, cutting-edge developments in dementia research. |
| Where: |
Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto |
| When: |
Thursday to Saturday, October 1 to 3, 2009 |
| For full details: |
Visit their website. |
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For Persons with Dementia |
| Early Stage Support Group |
Early Stage Support Group
This 4 week support group is run concurrently with an informal group for caregivers. Participants must meet with a counsellor in order to register for this group. |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| When: |
Tuesday, September 23 to October 13, 2009
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560 |
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| Workshop |
Early Stage Workshop
This educational workshop for persons in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and their family members will focus on gaining an understanding of the progression of Alzheimer's disease and ways to cope. |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| When: |
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560 |
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Family Caregiver Support Groups |
| Early Stage Support Group - Caregivers |
| This 4 week informal group for caregivers is run concurrently with a support group for individuals in the early stage of dementia. Participants must meet with a counsellor in order to register for this group. |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| When: |
Tuesday, September 23 to October 13, 2009
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560 |
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| Early Onset Support Group |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Frequency: |
once a month. |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| Call: |
416-322-6560.
Pre-registration is required |
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| Frontotemporal Dementia Support Group |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Frequency: |
once a month. |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| Call: |
416-322-6560.
Pre-registration is required |
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| Lewy Body Support Group |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Frequency: |
once a month. |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560.
Pre-registration is required |
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| Vascular Dementia Support Group |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Frequency: |
once a month. |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560.
Pre-registration is required |
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Family Caregiver Workshops |
| Aging & Depression |
| Presented by: |
Provindence Healthcare |
| Where: |
Montcalm Conference Centre, Providence
(St Clair E & Warden). See Map. |
| When: |
Tuesday,July 21, 2009
9:30 to 11:00 a.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-285-3666 ext. 3810 |
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| Caregiver Stress |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| When: |
Thursday,September 24, 2009
5:30 to 8:00 p.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560 |
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| Early Stage Workshop |
| This educational workshop for persons in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and their family members will focus on gaining an understanding of the progression of Alzheimer's disease and ways to cope. |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| When: |
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560 |
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| The Frontotemporal Dementias |
| Topics: |
FTD 101: What are the Different Types of FTD?
June Shin, Family Caregiver
Troubleshooting Life with FTDs
Dr Kenneth Rockwood, Professor of Medicine (Geriatric Medicine & Neurology)
Kathryn Allen Weldon, Professor of Alzheimer Research, Dalhousie University
Resources for Every FTD Caregiver
Adriana Shnall, MSW, RSW, Social Worker, Ida and Sam Ross Memory Clinic, Baycrest
Nora McKellin, MSW, RSW,Social Worker, Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Update on Research
Dr Tiffany Chow, Asst. Professor, Neurology and Geriatric Psychiatry, University of Toronto
Clinical-Scientist, Rotman Research Institute |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| When: |
Thursday, October 1, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560 |
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| The Journey Continues |
| An educational group for family caregivers of individuals in the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease. |
| Topics: |
Nature of Alzheimer's disease, Communication, Behaviours, Supports available |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| When: |
Thursday,August 27, 2009
2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday,October 21, 2009
5:30 to 8:00 p.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560 |
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| Living with Stroke |
PLEASE NOTE: Register for one of the 8 week sessions.
You are expected to attend all 8 sessions of the program. |
| Presented by: |
Scotiabank Learning Centre, Providence Community Centre |
| Where: |
Providence Community Centre
(St Clair E & Warden). See Map. |
| When: |
Mondays, June 8 to July 27, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Wednesdays, September 9 to October 28, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon |
| Please Call: |
416-285-3666 ext. 3810 |
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| Long Distance Caregiving |
| This workshop is for family caregivers whose relative with dementia lives out of town. It will explore some of the unique challenges and issues that can arise when caring from a distance and ways caregivers can provide support and be involved in the individuals's life. |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| When: |
Thursday,October 15, 2009
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560 |
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| Montessori Training for Families |
| This workshop for family caregivers will look at the Montessori method of creating and presenting activities, which encourages persons with dementia to be as independent as possible. |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| When: |
Thursday, September 17, 2009
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560 |
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| Seniors and Caregivers Support Series |
| Topic : |
Anger and Guilt |
| Presented by: |
Family Service Toronto |
| Where: |
Family Service Toronto
(Church & Carlton). See Map. |
| When: |
Thursday, July 16, 2009
4:00 to 6:00 p.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-595-9618 |
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| Where to Begin |
| This workshop for family caregivers will explore ways to improve the quality of life for the person with dementia, and their caregivers in the early stages. |
| Topics: |
Nature of Alzheimer's disease, Communication Guidelines, Caregiver Coping, Supports available |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto. |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto.
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| When: |
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
2:00 to 4:30 p.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560 |
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Health Care Professional Workshops |
| A Program of Enhanced Training for Formal Caregivers of Persons with Dementia |
| PLEASE NOTE: Participants are required to take Parts 1, 2 & 3 in consecutive order |
| Levels: |
1. Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease, Communication Skills
2. Responsive (challenging) Behaviours
3. Walk a Mile in My Shoes & Aging Simulation, Partners in Care |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto. |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
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All Sessions: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Level 1:
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Level 2:
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Level 3:
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560 |
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Special Events |
| Coffee Break |
| Help Alzheimer Toronto celebrate World Alzheimer's Day by hosting a Coffee Break on September 17, 2009. |
| When: |
Thursday, September 17, 2009 |
| For Full Details: |
Visit our website
Or contact Kendel at kllyod@alzheimertoronto.org or 416-322-6560. |
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| Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon |
Please join the Alzheimer Toronto Team at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday, September 27, 2009 and help us raise $30,000 for people and families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease.
Be one of the 80 or more runners or walkers to join our team by taking part in either the full or half marathon or the 5k run/walk.
All runners/walkers get a free Team T-shirt, and if you raise $300 or more we will refund your race entry fee.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three fundraisers. |
| When: |
Sunday, September 27, 2009 |
| For Full Details: |
Visit our website
Or contact Kendel at kllyod@alzheimertoronto.org or 416-322-6560. |
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| Art Exhibit |
The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care 
From June to August 2009, the Alzheimer Society will be hosting a travelling exhibit of artwork mounted by the Society for the Arts in Dementia Care.
Please be sure to drop in and view these 32 works produced by persons with dementia from Canada, Australia, Israel and the USA. |
| Presented by: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto. |
| Where: |
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
(Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. |
| When: |
Monday to Friday June 1 to August 28, 2009.
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Please Call: |
416-322-6560. |
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Revised June 24, 2009 |
Organizations in Toronto offering dementia related programs and events are invited to send us the details so that they can be posted on our website and promoted in our bi-weekly email news alerts.
If you would like to promote an event or be added to our email distribution list, or need dementia related literature to distribute at your events,
please contact Marg Cameron at: write@dementiatoronto.org or 416-322-6560. |
