Educational workshops are provided by our Counsellors and Education Coordinators on a regular basis on issues pertaining to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. These include workshops on the different stages of the disease, caregiver stress and coping strategies.
Please check our calendar of events for dates of workshops listed below.
 Alzheimer Society Services: A Place to Begin
Have you ever wondered what the Alzheimer Society of Toronto can do for you? If so, please join us for a general information session. The presentation includes an overview of Society services (including counselling and referrals, support groups, education and information services), and provides details on supportive agencies in the community. Everyone is welcome to attend.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Alzheimer's 101
This workshop for family caregivers provides an overview of Alzheimer’s disease, coping strategies and services in the community.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@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 Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Advance Care Planning
This educational session is for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias 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 Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Art in the moment: AGO Tour
A guided, interactive tour of the Art Gallery of Ontario for people in the early stages of dementia and their family caregivers. Light refreshments are served following the tour.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@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 Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org.
Care Essentials
This is a 4-session workshop for family caregivers of people in the middle stage of dementia. It includes an in-depth look at strategies for effective communication and skills to respond to behavioural changes.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Care in the Later Stages:
Quality of Life at the End of Life for Persons with Dementia
This 3 week series for family caregivers of people in the late stage of dementia discusses changes in the late stage, approaching the End-of-Life, making difficult decisions during this stage, grief and the need to take care of yourself.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Caregiver Retreat
This series of workshops for family caregivers will include a time for mediation, using the arts as a mindfulness tool, and discussing their caregiving experiences.
No previous art or writing experience is required.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Caregiver Stress
A workshop to help family caregivers identify their sources of stress and develop coping strategies.
If interested in participating, please contact one of our counsellors at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@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 Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Dance Therapy
Dance/movement therapy is a person-centered holistic practice. It allows for the exploration of the connection between mind and body as a creative outlet for self-expression. With the use of music and rhythm we will explore movement in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@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 Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@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 Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
First Steps
This 4 session workshop is for people in the early stage of dementia and their family caregivers. It explores issues such as:
- Assessing and managing day-to-day risks (such as driving, getting lost and money management)
- Advance Care Planning (preparing for a time when you are not able to make decisions about your care)
- Brain Health and a detailed look at changes to the brain
- Identifying and managing stress
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Heads up for Healthier Brains
This workshop for persons in the early stages of dementia and their family members offers strategies
to keep the brain healthy and enhance wellness.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
The Journey Continues: Communication and Behaviour Strategies
This workshop is for family caregivers of individuals in the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Topics include an overview of the middle stages of the disease, communication, understanding and managing behaviour and available supports.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@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 person’s life.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@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 to learn more about the
T2201 tax form. Our guest speaker will be from the Canada Revenue Agency.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@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 Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Moving to Long-Term Care
This set of three educational workshops aims to give family caregivers an overview of issues related to Long-term care. Family members may choose to attend any or all three sessions.
Session 1: Decisions and choices
Making the decision, caregiving options, benefits & limitations, and facility assessment.
Session 2: Applying to long-term care
A guest speaker from the CCAC will explain the process of application to long-term care.
Session 3: Adjustment and day to day life in long-term care
Helping caregivers prepare and adjust to their family member entering a long-term care facility, including advocacy, adjustment strategies and caregiver coping.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Next Steps
This workshop is for family caregivers covering the following topics:
- Overview of dementia and the role of the family caregiver
- Changes in the brain and brain health
- Medications available
- Advance Care Planning
- Caregiver stress
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Nia
Nia draws from the disciplines of martial arts, dance and healing arts, connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. The session is for family caregivers and people in the early stages of dementia and is adapted and personalized to all levels of agility and fitness. Please wear comfortable clothing.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Rhythm and Relaxation
A group drumming program for family caregivers and people in the early stages of dementia. Instruments are provided and no prior musical experience is required.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Treasured memories: Scrapbooking
Please join us for a fun and creative day of scrapbooking. This workshop will give you an opportunity to create a personalized photo album to capture the special times and memories you have shared with your family member.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
Yoga
This session focuses on slow movement, stretching and deep breathing for family caregivers and people in the early stages of dementia. Please wear comfortable clothing.
If interested in participating, please contact Indra at 416-640-6307 or imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org
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