Educational workshops are provided by our Counsellors on a regular basis on issues pertaining to Alzheimer's disease and
other dementias. These include workshops on the different stages of the disease,
different types of dementia, and caregiver stress and coping strategies.
Please check our calendar of events for dates of workshops listed below.
 Where to Begin: an introduction to Alzheimer's disease
Exploring together what can improve the quality of life for the person with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, and their caregivers in the early stages.
This workshop is for family caregivers.
Topics include the nature of Alzheimer's disease, communication guidelines, caregiver coping and supports available.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org
The Journey Continues: Communication and Behaviour Strategies
(formerly Middle of the Journey)
An educational group for family caregivers of individuals in the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease, with a focus on understanding and managing behaviours such as agitation and wandering.
Topics include an overview of the disease,
communication, understanding and managing behaviour and supports available.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
Bringing Choices to Late Stage Care
This workshop for family caregivers addresses the physical, social and ethical issues associated with the late stages of Alzheimer's disease and also provides them with a model for decision-making.
Topics include: an overview of the end stage of Alzheimer's disease, goals and guiding principles, difficult decisions and caregiver coping.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
Activities to do with Your Family Member
This workshop will help caregivers find effective activities for their family member. The goal is to give practical ideas on how family members can spend quality time together by identifying and drawing upon the person's remaining strengths.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
Advance Care Planning
This educational session for persons affected by dementia and their family caregivers.
Topics include: advance care planning, what is a Power of Attorney, the role of a Substitute Decision-maker and consent.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
Caregiver Stress
A workshop to help family caregivers learn to cope with the stresses of caregiving.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
Day to Day Life in Long-term Care
This workshop will help caregivers prepare and adjust to their family member entering a long term care facility. Topics include advocacy, adjustment strategies and caregiver coping.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
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.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
Home Safety
This educational workshop for family caregivers will include general safety concerns, provide safety tips for specific areas in the home and address safety problems that may occur as a result of changes in behaviour or senses in the individual with dementia.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
Lewy Body Workshop
This educational workshop for family caregivers of individuals with Lewy Body dementia.
Topics include: differentiation of Lewy Body and Alzheimer's disease, progression, treatement, causes and supports available.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
Long Distance Caregiving
A workshop for family caregivers whose relative with dementia lives out of town.
This workshop 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.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
Medical Expenses and
Disability Tax Credit Workshop -
Learn More About the T2201 Tax Form
A workshop for family caregivers of persons with dementia.
This workshop will help you to learn more about the T2201 tax form.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
Placement Series
This set of three educational workshops aims to give family caregivers an overview of issues related
to Long-Term Care Placement. A guest speaker from the Community Care Access Centre will also be facilitating. Family members may choose to attend one session or all three sessions.
Session 1: Decisions and Choices
Session 2: Procedure and Adjustment
Session 3: Day to Day Life in Long-Term Care
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
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.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
Daily Living: Tips and Strategies for Day to Day Care
This workshop for family caregivers will look at various activities of daily living, such as bathing and feeding, and offer strategies to provide day to day care while promoting the dignity and independence of the person with dementia.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
Understanding Mindful Practice for Family Caregivers
This workshop is designed to guide caregivers through the practice of mindfulness, a successful form of therapy shown to have helped many kinds of clients suffering from various stressors. Clients will be guided through a meditation practice and receive various materials helpful to continuing with a mindful practice.
If interested in participating please contact one of our counsellors
at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.
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