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| Alzheimer’s at the Movies | ||||||
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Forgetful not Forgotten, one family’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease
Please join us for our first Movie Night, featuring an award-winning TV feature documentary, directed by Chris Wynn and produced by Curran Lake Films for TV Ontario. Chris Wynn’s father, John, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 57 and Chris decided to chronicle his family’s journey until John’s final days at the age of 64. An honest and moving film. Chris Wynn, a Montreal filmmaker, will lead the Q & A session following the viewing of the film. According to The Globe and Mail, “Provides an invaluable insight into how to cope with Alzheimer’s. With Forgetful Not Forgotten, Chris Wynn honours both what is lost and what remains.” Due to popular demand, an afternoon showing has also been added. |
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| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | When: | Tuesday, October 26. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Afternoon show 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. |
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| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. | Please Call: | 416-322-6560 | |||
| Alzheimer Toronto AGM & Andreae Alzheimer Lecture | ||||||
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An event not to be missed:
Come for a panel discussion on The Politics of Dementia.
Keynote speaker Dr. Sube Banerjee will tell us about the UK Dementia Strategy, while MPP Donna Cansfield and health policy consultant Scott Dudgeon will explain why a dementia strategy is desperately needed in Canada. A reception at 6:00 pm with plenty of excellent food will start your evening on a friendly and filling note. Panel Discussion :The Politics of Dementia |
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| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | When: | Monday, September 13. 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | |||
| Where: | George Ignatieff Theatre, Trinity College, University of Toronto | Please Call: | 416-322-6560 - RSVP by September 8 | |||
| Alzheimer's Week: Re-Visioning Care | ||||||
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An educational workshop for clinicians, case workers, educators, artists, physicians and community members, who interact with people with dementia and/or Alzheimer's disease. Monday, September 20. 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. This film screening offers an arts-based approach to learning about the impact of dementia on individuals and their families. Tuesday, September 21. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Who Cares: Photographic portrait gallery of family caregivers to people with dementia and/or Alzheimer's disease. Love Stories About Caregiving and Alzheimer's Disease: audio-recorded experience of spoken word performance based on the stories of how "ordinary" Canadians respond to the extraordinary demands of caregiving and Alzheimer's disease. September 22 to 24 |
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| Presented by: | Cyril & Dorothy, Joel & Jill Reitmean Ctr for Alzheimer's Support and Training | When: | September 20 to 24 | |||
| Where: | Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Health Complex, Mt Sinai | Please Call: | 416-586-4800 ext. 4105
or email reitmanevents@mtsinai.on.ca |
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| North York Seniors Centre Open House | ||||||
| Senior Care Open House 2010
Take a tour of our facility, meet the staff and find out about our programs and services. Light dinner will be provided. |
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| Presented by: | North York Seniors Centre | When: | Tuesday, September 21. 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. | |||
| Where: | North York Seniors Centre. (Yonge & Sheppard) | Please Call: | 416-225-1231 | |||
| Public Information Series | ||||||
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Join us for our free Public Education Series, designed to help caregivers, families and friends understand and cope with Alzheimer's disease.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Free parking is available.
This session looks at practical steps participants can take to reduce their risk of getting Alzheimer's disease. Based on current research, participants will learn procedures for maintaining or improving their brain health. Have you ever wondered what the Alzheimer Society of Toronto can do for you? If so, please join us for a general information session. |
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| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | When: | Wednesdays, October 20 & 27. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. | |||
| Where: | Upstairs @ Loblaw Empress Market, 5095 Yonge St (North York Centre) |
Please Call: | 416-322-6560 | |||
| Summer Learning Series | ||||||
| Free information session open to ALL interested individuals: patients, staff, volunteers and general public
Kinga Balogh. Registered Dietitian, Women's College Hospital |
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| Presented by: | Scotiabank Learning Centre, Providence Healthcare | When: | Tuesday, September 21. 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon | |||
| Where: | Montcalm Conference Centre, Providence Healthcare. (St Clair E. & Warden) | Please Call: | 416-416-285-3666 ext. 3810 | |||
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| For Persons with Dementia | ||||||
| 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. Everyone is welcome to attend. | ||||||
| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. | When: |
Thursday, September 23. 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 12. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. |
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| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | Please Call: | 416-322-6560 | |||
| Early Stage Support Group | ||||||
| An 6 week support group for persons in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease. Runs concurrently with a Coffee Time for Caregivers. Please note: Registration is required. The facilitator will interview all potential group members. If you are interested in this group, please call our counsellors. |
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| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | When: | Tuesdays, October 5 to November 9. 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | |||
| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. | Please Call: | 416-322-6560 | |||
| 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 | When: | Tuesday, October 19. 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | |||
| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. | Please Call: | 416-322-6560 | |||
| Support Groups | ||||||
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| For Family Caregivers: Support Groups | ||||||
| Alzheimer Disease Support Group | ||||||
| An ongoing 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. | ||||||
| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | Frequency: | once a month. | |||
| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | Please Call: | 416-322-6560. Pre-registration is required | |||
| Coffee Time for Caregivers | ||||||
| An 6 week informal support group for family caregivers of persons in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease who are participating in the Early Stage Support Group. Please note: Registration is required. The facilitator will interview all potential group members. If you are interested in this group, please call our counsellors. |
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| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | Frequency: | Tuesdays, October 5 to November 9. 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | |||
| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). See Map. | Please Call: | 416-322-6560. Pre-registration is required | |||
| Early Onset Support Group | ||||||
| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | Frequency: | once a month. | |||
| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | Please Call: | 416-322-6560. Pre-registration is required | |||
| Frontotemporal Dementia Support Group | ||||||
| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | Frequency: | once a month. | |||
| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | Please Call: | 416-322-6560. Pre-registration is required | |||
| Lewy Body Support Group | ||||||
| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | Frequency: | once a month. | |||
| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | Please Call: | 416-322-6560. Pre-registration is required | |||
| Vascular Dementia Support Group | ||||||
| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | Frequency: | once a month. | |||
| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | Please Call: | 416-322-6560. Pre-registration is required | |||
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| For Family Caregivers: Workshops | ||||||
| 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. Everyone is welcome to attend. | ||||||
| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. | When: |
Thursday, September 23. 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 12. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. |
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| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | Please Call: | 416-322-6560 | |||
| Alzheimer's 101 | ||||||
| This workshop for family caregivers will provide an overview of Alzheimer's disease, symptoms, coping strategies and supports available. (Formerly Where to Begin) | ||||||
| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. | When: |
Thursday, September 9. 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 14. 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. |
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| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | Please Call: | 416-322-6560 | |||
| Fall Retreat for Caregivers | ||||||
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Are you a family caregiver of someone living with dementia? Do you find it difficult to attend workshops offered on a week day?
Then this special Saturday series of hands-on, interactive workshops might be the answer.
You will leave recharged, refreshed and rejuvenated. PROGRAM: NO PREVIOUS ART OR WRITING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED PLEASE NOTE: Program runs 2 Saturdays each month from September to November. For full details & to register contact Marg Cameron mcameron@alzheimertoronto.org REGISTER ASAP, LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. |
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| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | When: | Saturdays September 11, 25, October 16, 30, November 13, 27. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. | |||
| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | Please Call: | 416-322-6560 ext. 6320 | |||
| The Journey Continues | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | When: | Thursday, October 7. 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. | |||
| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | Please Call: | 416-322-6560 | |||
| TGIF – A Mini Retreat for Caregivers | ||||||
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This series of hands-on, interactive workshops is being offered to family members of individuals living with dementia will run on a monthly basis throughout the fall.
You will leave recharged, refreshed and rejuvenated.
PROGRAM: NO PREVIOUS ART OR WRITING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED For full details & to register contact Marg Cameron mcameron@alzheimertoronto.org REGISTER ASAP, LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. |
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| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto | When: | Fridays, September 24, October 22, November 26. 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. | |||
| Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | Please Call: | 416-322-6560 ext. 6320 | |||
| Who Helps You? | ||||||
| Caregiver Training Program
10 week program of caregiver training and support, offers a combination of practical, hands-on skills training with emotional support. Concurrent group program is available for the person with dementia, which uses arts-based programming to highlight their strengths and promote interpersonal engagement. |
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| Presented by: | The Cyril & Dorothy, Joel & Jill Reitman Centre for Alzheimer’s Support and Training, Mount Sinai Hospital | When: | Participant interviews ongoing, Program starts September-October 2010. |
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| Where: | Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Health Complex, Mount Sinai. (University & Dundas) | Please Call: | 416-586-4800 ext. 5192 | |||
| Workshops for the Family Caregiver | ||||||
| PLEASE NOTE: 2 Workshops will be held at same location and same time:
1. Recognizing the Signs of Aging You will learn : to recognize the signs of aging and need for care - physical symptoms, emotional changes, loss of attention signals, environmental clues; to ensure your loved one has the assistance he/she needs to live safely and comfortably. 2. Communication Issues You will learn : to open the lines of communication; to find ways to overcome barriers to communication; about resources where you can find help and support. |
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| Presented by: | ESS Support Services & HomeInstead Senior Care | When: | Wednesday, September 15. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | |||
| Where: | The Village of Humber Heights, 2245 Lawrence Ave W. Etobicoke | Please Call: | 416-239-2200 or 416-243-0127 Please indicate which workshop you wish to attend |
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| For Health Care Professionals: Workshops, Lectures, Forums & Conferences | ||||||
| Enhanced Training for Formal Caregivers of Persons with Dementia | ||||||
| PLEASE NOTE: Participants are required to take Parts 1, 2 & 3 in consecutive order | ||||||
| Level 1. Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease, Communication Skills | When: | Tuesday, September 21. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. | ||||
| Level 2. Responsive (challenging) Behaviours | When: | Tuesday, September 28. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. | ||||
| Level 3. Walk a Mile in My Shoes & Aging Simulation, Partners in Care | When: | Tuesday, October 5. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. | ||||
| Presented by: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. | Where: | Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | |||
| Please Call: | 416-322-6560 | |||||
| CAGP. Annual Scientific Meeting | ||||||
| From Prevention to Palliation
Program: Plus morning and afternoon workshops. |
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| Presented by: | Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry | When: | Wednesday, September 22. 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |||
| Where: | Westin Harbour Castle | Please Call: | 416-921-5443 ext. 316 | |||
| Geriatric Education Workshops | ||||||
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Non-pharmacological approaches to the prevention and treatment of aggression in the geriatric patient. Much of what is called "disruptive behaviour" is actually adaptive behaviour for the person with dementia. Behavioural techniques to help decrease the elders' anxiety and meet their emotional needs, as well as treatment solutions for unwanted sexual behaviours, wandering and noisy behaviours, are presented. Check flier for full details. |
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| Presented by: | Geriatric Education & Consultation Services | When: | November 15 to 26, 2010 . | |||
| Where: | Oshawa, Brampton, London & Burlington | Please Call: | 204-325-5755 | |||
| KLARU Conference | ||||||
| Clinical Aspects of Frontal Lobe Dysfunction
The focus of the 10th annual KLARU Conference will be on treatment and management approaches to various manifestations of frontal lobe dysfunction (e.g., executive, language, psychiatric). PROGRAM: |
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| Presented by: | Baycrest | When: | Friday, October 29. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |||
| Where: | 89 Chestnut St Conference Centre. (Bay & Dundas). | Please Call: | 416-785-2500 ext. 2363 | |||
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| Special Events | ||||||
| Photo Exhibit: A Handful of Memories | ||||||
 Photographs by Diane Hong (Downsview Services for Seniors, Branson Place volunteer) |
Hands offer a more intimate glimpse into the soul than eyes, especially when the hands are holding something dear. Exhibit includes 15 photos of persons with dementia holding or doing something of personal significance offer a window into their personalities, a glimpse into the thoughts that they can no longer express. Catalog that accompanies this exhibit is available for viewing online. The Handful of Memories Project was featured in the Toronto Star, September 12, 2009. On loan from Downsview Services to Seniors, this exhibit is currently on display in the Resource Centre . |
Presented by: Alzheimer Society of Toronto in conjunction with Downsview Services to Seniors | ||||
| Where: Alzheimer Society of Toronto. (Yonge & Eglinton). | ||||||
| When: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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| Coffee Break | ||||||
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"Make Your Coffee Count" by hosting a Coffee Break to benefit the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.
This annual fundraiser offers a chance for friends, co-workers, and customers to make donations in exchange for a cup of coffee or a signature
on a Coffee Cup Cut-out.
Funds raised from Coffee Breaks goes towards a variety of services, such as providing free support, counselling and information to people living with Alzheimer's disease and those who care for them. When: Tuesday, September 21 Full Details: visit our website | ||||||
| Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon | ||||||
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Please join the Alzheimer Toronto Team at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon and help us raise $50,000 for people and families dealing with Alzheimer’s.
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 who make a donationi get a free Team T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the top three fundraisers. When: Sunday, September 26 Full Details: visit our website | ||||||
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Revised September 2010 |
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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. |
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