Events For:
Persons with Dementia
Family Caregiver Support Groups
  & Workshops
Health Care Professional Workshops
 
Forums, Conferences & Lectures
Special Events

Calendar View:
May
June

NOTE: For support groups for persons with dementia please see:
Services - Support Groups for Persons with Dementia

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Info Fairs

Community Seniors' Wellness Fair
When:  Thursday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. June 12, 2008
Where:  St Cuthbert's Anglican Church. (Bayview & Davisville) See Map.
For More Information Please Call:  416-485-0329

Support Groups

Frontotemporal Dementia Support Group
Frequency:  once a month.
Where:  Alzheimer Society of Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton). See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-322-6560
Pre-registration is required

Lewy Body Support Group
Frequency:  once a month.
Where:  Alzheimer Society of Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton). See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-322-6560
Pre-registration is required

Vascular Dementia Support Group
Frequency:  once a month.
Where:  Alzheimer Society of Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton). See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-322-6560
Pre-registration is required

NOTE: For additional family support groups please see:
Services - Support Groups for Caregivers

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Workshops

Activities to Do with Your Family Member
When:  Wednesday, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. June 4, 2008
Where:  Alzheimer Society of Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton). See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-322-6560

Alzheimer's Disease: Important Issues
Presented by:  Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Topic: • Alzheimer's Disease: Understanding the Connections between the Brain and Behaviour
When:  Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. May 14, 2008

Topic: • Caregiver Stress and Supports
When:  Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. May 21, 2008

Where:  Upstairs at Loblaws - Burnhamthorpe Market (Burnhamthorpe & The East Mall). See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-322-6560

Caregiver Stress
When:  Thursday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. June 19, 2008
Where:  Alzheimer Society of Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton). See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-322-6560

Depression: are you at risk?
Presented by:  North York Elder Abuse Network
When:  Monday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. June 16, 2008
Where:  Bernard Betel Centre (Steeles Ave W & Bathurst). See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-225-6041 ext. 20

Living With Living Well Public Education Series
Topic:  Coping with the Challenges of Caregiving: Taking charge of your future
Presented by:  Toronto Rehab
When:  Thursday, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. May 29, 2008
Where:  Chestnut Residence and Conference Centre (Dundas St W & Chestnut). See Map.
For More Information & To Register:  Visit TRI's website

Medical Expenses and Disability Tax Credit Workshop
When:  Thursday, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. June 12, 2008
Where:  Alzheimer Society of Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton). See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-322-6560

Second Mile Caregiver Series
Presented by:  The Second Mile
Topic:  Cognitive and Emotional Changes
When:  Tuesday, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. May 6, 2008

Topic:  Effective Communication and Conflict Management
When:  Tuesday, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. May 13, 2008

Topic:  Legal Matters (POA, SDM, Wills, etc)
When:  Tuesday, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. May 20, 2008

Topic:  Effective Advocacy and Action Plan
When:  Tuesday, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. May 27, 2008

Topic:  Identifying Resources and Accessing Services
When:  Tuesday, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. June 3, 2008

Where:  O'Neil Centre (Bloor & Christie). See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-597-0841 ext. 228

Summer Education Sessions
Presented by:  Scotiabank Learning Centre, Providence Community Centre
Topic:  Healthy, Happy Feet for a Lifetime
When:  Tuesday, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. June 10, 2008

Topic:  Grieving Mindfully
When:  Friday, 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. July 11, 2008

Where:  Providence Community Centre (St Clair E & Warden). See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-285-3666 ext. 3810

Where to Begin
Topics:  Nature of Alzheimer's disease, Supports available
When:  Thursday, 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. May 22, 2008
          Thursday, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. June 3, 2008
Where:  Alzheimer Society of Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton). See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-322-6560

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Enhanced Personal Support Worker Training
Part One
Topics:  Overview of Alzheimer's disease, Communication Skills
When:  Thursday, 5:00 to 8 p.m. May 29, 2008

Part Two
Topics:  Responsive Behaviours, Working with Families
When:   Thursday, 5:00 to 8 p.m. June 5, 2008

Part Three
Topics:  Aging Simulation, Activities of Daily Living, Therapeutic Activities
When:  Thursday, 5:00 to 8 p.m. May 8, 2008
          Monday, 5:00 to 8 p.m. June 23, 2008
Where:  Alzheimer Society of Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton). See Map.
To Register Please Call: 416-322-6560

PLEASE NOTE: Participants are required to take Parts 1, 2 & 3 in consecutive order

Multi Sensory Environments
Key note speaker:  Paul Pagliano PhD
Presented by:  Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundation
When:  Thursday, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. June 12, 2008
Where:  Ivey - ING Leadership Centre, The Exchange Tower. (King W & York) See Map.
To Register Please Call :  519-433-0529

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An Informative Session on Alzheimer's Disease
Presented by:  Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Topic: • Treatment and Management of Care
When:  Thursday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. May 15, 2008
Speaker:  Dr Sandra E Black MD FRCP(C)
Where:  Real Canadian Superstore (Don Mills Rd & Eglinton Ave E) See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-322-6560

Andreae Alzheimer Lecture
Presented by:  Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Topic: Mild Cognitive Impairment: Where Are We Now?
Speaker:  Dr Ronald C Petersen, PhD, M.D.
Professor of Neurology - Cora Kanow Professor of Alzheimer's Disease Research
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
(Dr Petersen was Physician to President Ronald Reagan)
When:  Monday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. September 8, 2008
Preceeded by Alzheimer Society of Toronto's Annual General Meeting 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  George Ignatieff Theatre - Trinity College (Devonshire & Hoskin Ave) See Map.
To Register Please Call:  416-322-6560
Registration Deadline:  September 3, 2008

Ontario Gerontology Association Conference (27^th Annual)
The Power of Positive Aging
Co-Sponsored by:  Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario
When:  5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday May 29, 2008
          7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday May 30, 2008
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel (Eglinton Ave East & Don Valley). See Map.
To Register: Brochure & registration form or call 416-535-6034

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Revised May 2008