Finding out that a family member or friend has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia can be a very difficult experience. You may be going through a number of emotions - anger, frustration, sadness and grief. These feelings are normal.
Sometimes it is helpful to know that you are not alone, and to meet and share with others who may be experiencing the same things you are. Our support groups are facilitated by the Counselling Program staff.
 Alzheimer’s Disease Family Support Group
A support group for family members of persons with Alzheimer’s disease.
Caregivers will have a chance to share their experiences and learn new coping strategies from other caregivers.
This is an ongoing support group. If interested in participating please contact:
Xochil Amaya, Counsellor, at 416-322-6560 or xamaya@alzheimertoronto.org OR
Caitlin Agla, Counsellor, at 416-322-6560 or cagla@alzheimertoronto.org
Please note: Registration is required.
The facilitator will interview all potential group members.
Early Onset Family Support Group (before 65)
A support group for family caregivers of individuals with early onset dementia (before age 65).
Caregivers will have a chance to share their experiences and learn new coping strategies from other caregivers.
This is an ongoing support group. If interested in participating please contact:
Xochil Amaya, Counsellor, at 416-322-6560 or xamaya@alzheimertoronto.org.
Please note: Pre-registration is required.
The facilitator will interview all potential group members.
Frontotemporal Dementia Family Support Group
A support group for family caregivers of individuals with Frontotemporal Dementia .
Caregivers will have a chance to share their experiences and learn new coping strategies from other caregivers.
This is an ongoing support group.
This is an ongoing support group. If interested in participating please contact:
Mehreen Poonja, Counsellor, at 416-322-6560 or mpoonja@alzheimertoronto.org.
Please note: Pre-registration is required.
The facilitator will interview all potential group members.
Lewy Body Dementia Family Support Group
A support group for family caregivers of individuals with Lewy Body Disease.
Caregivers will have a chance to share their experiences and learn new coping strategies from other caregivers.
This is an ongoing support group. If interested in participating please contact:
Désirée Jones, Counsellor, at 416-322-6560 or djones@alzheimertoronto.org.
Please note: Pre-registration is required.
The facilitator will interview all potential group members.
Living with Ambiguous Loss
This 7 week, psycho-educational, support group will provide an opportunity for family members to explore their grief as they care for a person with dementia. Starting February 2010.
If interested in participating please contact:
Ellen Kampf, Chief Program Officer, at 416-322-6560 or ekampf@alzheimertoronto.org
Mehreen Poonja, Counsellor, at 416-322-6560 or mpoonja@alzheimertoronto.org
Please note: Registration is required.
The facilitator will interview all potential group members.
Vascular Dementia Family Support Group
A support group for family caregivers of individuals with Vascular Dementia.
Caregivers will have a chance to share their experiences and learn new coping strategies from other caregivers.
This is an ongoing support group. If interested in participating please contact:
Caitlin Agla , Counsellor, at 416-322-6560 or cagla@alzheimertoronto.org.
Please note: Pre-registration is required.
The facilitator will interview all potential group members.
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