Events for Family Caregivers

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July 1, 2020
Recurring Orillia - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (First Wednesday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at
705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca.
simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual
Care Partner Support Group

July 1, 2020 1:00 PM
July 2, 2020
Open Caregiver Support with Karen

For more information and to register, please email:

karen.partridge@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 2, 2020 10:00 AM
Recurring Music For Memories Sing A Long

This is a wonderful opportunity for Respite for caregivers.

The music offered is varied as we have x4 entertainers that we rotate
through.

To register, email Mari Vepsalainen at programs@alzking.com

July 2, 2020 2:00 PM
July 3, 2020
Open Armchair Travelogue

Travel to different destinations around the world from the comfort of
your own home. Enjoy some videos and stories of places like Nicaragua
and India.

To
Join: https://zoom.us/j/93303552841?pwd=Mkd3MGZURUYvbUVJK0N3WGs2NGpZQT09

July 3, 2020 11:00 AM
July 6, 2020
RSVP Care Partner Stress and Building Resilience
ONLINE

Support Group

This workshop is to help care partners identify theit sources of stress
and develop coping strategies. The focus of the session will be on
exploring the concept of resilience and ways to build care partner
resilience.

Learning O...
July 6, 2020 10:00 AM
Recurring Respite Recreation Hour

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Join us for a Virtual Variety Show.

Each week we will present fun and engaging activities such as:
Trivia,Word puzzles, Games, Reminiscent stories and much more!
July 6, 2020 11:00 AM
July 7, 2020
Recurring Wives Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE

women talking



We currently have a wait list for this support group, Click
here if you wish to be informed when a spot becomes available.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8282

This ongoing sup...
July 7, 2020 9:30 AM
RSVP Gentle Fitness with Jennifer - ONLINE
ONLINE

online excercise

Join us for a 1-hour online session of Gentle Fitness with Jennifer
online.

This program uses easy to follow movements to build strength and
flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and
sensitive to ...
July 7, 2020 10:00 AM
Recurring General Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE

Support Group

We currently have a wait list for this support group, Click
here if you wish to be informed when a spot becomes available.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8270

This ongoing monthl...
July 7, 2020 12:00 PM
RSVP Drop-In General Caregiver Support Group (ONLINE)
ONLINE

online learning

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes that during the COVID-19
pandemic caregivers are experiencing both ongoing and new challenges;
this drop-in virtual support group provides an opportunity for unpaid
care partners of i...
July 7, 2020 1:00 PM
Open Adult Children Support with Lorraine

For information or to register, please email:

lorraine.ross@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 7, 2020 3:00 PM
Recurring Vascular and Alzheimer Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE

Workshop 1



We currently have a wait list for this support group, Click
here if you wish to be informed when a spot becomes available.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8271

This ongoing monthl...
July 7, 2020 5:00 PM
July 8, 2020
Open Spousal Support with Sarah

For more information or to register, please email:

Sarah.Krieger@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 8, 2020 10:00 AM
RSVP Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication - ONLINE
ONLINE

workshop communication

This workshop provides an overview of behaviours in dementia and
communicating in a supportive manner. It will focus on providing
participants with the knowledge of how behaviours and communication can
change over the co...
July 8, 2020 10:00 AM
RSVP Mindfulness and Meditation (ONLINE)
ONLINE

Mindfulness

Join us for this online program!

Caring for a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic brings new
challenges; by learning to be in full awareness of what is transpiring
in the mind & body, one can shift the quality of all experience...
July 8, 2020 2:00 PM
July 9, 2020
Open Care Essentials #1 with Sarah

For more information or to register, please email:

Sarah.Krieger@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 9, 2020 10:00 AM
RSVP Meaningful Activities - ONLINE
ONLINE

Workshop 4

This workshop will help care partners of a person with dementia in
mid-to-late stages to develop and participate in meaningful activities.
The goal is to provide practical ideas on how participants can spend
quality time together by...
July 9, 2020 10:00 AM
Recurring General Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE

Support Group

We currently have a wait list for this support group, Click
here if you wish to be informed when a spot becomes available.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8281

This ongoing monthl...
July 9, 2020 1:30 PM
Open Caregiver Support with Lorraine

For more information or to register, please email:

lorraine.ross@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 9, 2020 2:00 PM
Recurring Music For Memories Sing A Long

This is a wonderful opportunity for Respite for caregivers.

The music offered is varied as we have x4 entertainers that we rotate
through.

To register, email Mari Vepsalainen at programs@alzking.com

July 9, 2020 2:00 PM
Open Adult Child Support Group
Providence Healthcare - Scotiabank Learning Centre RM B156

Workshop 5

We currently have a wait list for this support group, Click
here if you wish to be informed when a spot becomes available.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_...
July 9, 2020 6:30 PM
Recurring Adult Child Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE

Workshop 5

This support group is full, Click here if you wish to be in the
wait list.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8266

This support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a...
July 9, 2020 6:30 PM
July 13, 2020
Recurring Respite Recreation Hour

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Join us for a Virtual Variety Show.

Each week we will present fun and engaging activities such as:
Trivia,Word puzzles, Games, Reminiscent stories and much more!
July 13, 2020 11:00 AM
Recurring Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE

Man talking to Andrea

We currently have a wait list for this support group, Click here if you
wish to be informed when a spot becomes available.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8272

This ongoin...
July 13, 2020 5:30 PM
July 14, 2020
RSVP Gentle Fitness with Jennifer - ONLINE
ONLINE

online excercise

Join us for a 1-hour online session of Gentle Fitness with Jennifer
online.

This program uses easy to follow movements to build strength and
flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and
sensitive to ...
July 14, 2020 10:00 AM
RSVP Self-Care for Care Partners - ONLINE
ONLINE

workshop

This interactive workshop facilitated by the Alzheimer Society of
Toronto is designed to help those caring for people living with
dementia.

The following topics will be covered:

* What is self-care?
* Common barriers preventing ca...
July 14, 2020 10:00 AM
Open Memory Café with Sharon B.

For more information and to register, please email:

sharon.brewster@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 14, 2020 10:30 AM
Open Webinar: Long Distance Caregiving
ONLINE

online learning

For family caregivers caring from a distance.

Explore some of the unique challenges and issues that can arise when
caring from a distance, as well as identify the different ways
caregivers can provide support and be involved i...
July 14, 2020 12:00 PM
Open Adult Children Support with Darlene

For more information and to register, please email:

Darlene.Jackson@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 14, 2020 1:00 PM
RSVP Drop-In General Caregiver Support Group (ONLINE)
ONLINE

online learning

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes that during the COVID-19
pandemic caregivers are experiencing both ongoing and new challenges;
this drop-in virtual support group provides an opportunity for unpaid
care partners of i...
July 14, 2020 1:00 PM
July 15, 2020
Open Spousal Support with Darlene

For more information or to register, please email:

Darlene.Jackson@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 15, 2020 9:30 AM
RSVP Mindfulness and Meditation (ONLINE)
ONLINE

Mindfulness

Join us for this online program!

Caring for a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic brings new
challenges; by learning to be in full awareness of what is transpiring
in the mind & body, one can shift the quality of all experience...
July 15, 2020 2:00 PM
RSVP Training, Education and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Workshop 1

The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving
at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which
consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.

Learning objectives...
July 15, 2020 2:30 PM
July 16, 2020
Open Care Essentials #2 with Sarah

For more information and to register, please email:

Sarah.Krieger@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 16, 2020 10:00 AM
Open Care Essentials #2 with Sarah

For more information or to register, please email:

Sarah.Krieger@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 16, 2020 10:00 AM
Open Webinar: Dementia and COVID-19: Strategies for Caregivers
ONLINE

online learning

This webinar will focus on providing caregivers with strategies to
providing care while in isolation. It will also highlight
important COVID-19 precautions and guidelines along with the
implications in caring for someone livin...
July 16, 2020 10:00 AM
Open Women's Support with Karen

For more information or to register, please email:

karen.partridge@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 16, 2020 10:00 AM
Recurring General Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE

Support Group

We currently have a wait list for this support group, Click
here if you wish to be informed when a spot becomes available.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8283

This ongoing monthl...
July 16, 2020 1:00 PM
Recurring Music For Memories Sing A Long

This is a wonderful opportunity for Respite for caregivers.

The music offered is varied as we have x4 entertainers that we rotate
through.

To register, email Mari Vepsalainen at programs@alzking.com

July 16, 2020 2:00 PM
Recurring Stroud - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Thursday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at
705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca.
simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual
Care Partner Support Group

July 16, 2020 2:30 PM
RSVP Dementia 101 - ONLINE
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

workshop

This workshop will provide family caregivers with an overview of
Alzheimer’s disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis
and illustrates the progression of the disease.

For family caregivers rel...
July 16, 2020 5:30 PM
Open Caregiver Support with Sharon B.

For more information or to register, please email:

sharon.brewster@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 16, 2020 6:00 PM
Recurring Orillia - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Wednesday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at
705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca.
simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual
Care Partner Support Group

July 16, 2020 7:00 PM
July 17, 2020
Open Men's Support with Darlene

For more information or to register, please email:

darlene.jackson@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 17, 2020 9:30 AM
Open Armchair Travelogue

Travel to different destinations around the world from the comfort of
your own home. Enjoy some videos and stories of places like Nicaragua
and India.

To
Join: https://zoom.us/j/93303552841?pwd=Mkd3MGZURUYvbUVJK0N3WGs2NGpZQT09

July 17, 2020 11:00 AM
July 20, 2020
Recurring Alliston - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Monday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at
705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca.
simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual
Care Partner Support Group

July 20, 2020 11:00 AM
Recurring Respite Recreation Hour

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Join us for a Virtual Variety Show.

Each week we will present fun and engaging activities such as:
Trivia,Word puzzles, Games, Reminiscent stories and much more!
July 20, 2020 11:00 AM
July 21, 2020
Recurring Barrie (Mornings) - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Tuesday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at
705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca.
simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual
Care Partner Support Group

July 21, 2020 9:30 AM
Recurring Barrie - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Tuesday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at
705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca.
simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual
Care Partner Support Group

July 21, 2020 9:30 AM
Recurring Spousal Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE

Support Group

We currently have a wait list for this support group, Click
here if you wish to be informed when a spot becomes available.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8282

This ongoing suppor...
July 21, 2020 9:30 AM
Open Friends of Bancroft

For more information and to register, please email:

Sarah.Krieger@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 21, 2020 10:00 AM
RSVP Gentle Fitness with Jennifer - ONLINE
ONLINE

online excercise

Join us for a 1-hour online session of Gentle Fitness with Jennifer
online.

This program uses easy to follow movements to build strength and
flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and
sensitive to ...
July 21, 2020 10:00 AM
RSVP Unpacking Denial in Dementia - ONLINE
ONLINE

Workshop 1

The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of denial and
anosognosia, how it impacts persons with dementia and their care
partners, and strategies for assisting families.

Learning Objectives:

* Explore the concept ...
July 21, 2020 10:00 AM
Recurring Bradford - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Tuesday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at
705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca.
simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual
Care Partner Support Group

July 21, 2020 11:00 AM
RSVP Drop-In General Caregiver Support Group (ONLINE)
ONLINE

online learning

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes that during the COVID-19
pandemic caregivers are experiencing both ongoing and new challenges;
this drop-in virtual support group provides an opportunity for unpaid
care partners of i...
July 21, 2020 1:00 PM
Recurring Barrie (Evenings) - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Tuesday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at
705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca.
simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual
Care Partner Support Group

July 21, 2020 7:00 PM
July 22, 2020
Open Minds in Motion with Sharon and Lorraine

For more information and to register, please email;

Sharon.Osvald@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 22, 2020 10:00 AM
Recurring Collingwood - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Fourth Wednesday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at
705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca.
simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual
Care Partner Support Group

July 22, 2020 1:00 PM
July 23, 2020
Open Care Essentials #3 with Sarah

For more information or to register, please email;

Sarah.Krieger@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 23, 2020 10:00 AM
RSVP Meaningful Activities
Reconnect Community Health Services - Eglinton Site

Workshop 4

Location: Reconnect Community Health Services
https://www.reconnect.on.ca/contact-us/#2562-eg-av-w



This workshop will help care partners of a person with dementia in
mid-to-late stage...
July 23, 2020 2:00 PM
Recurring Music For Memories Sing A Long

This is a wonderful opportunity for Respite for caregivers.

The music offered is varied as we have x4 entertainers that we rotate
through.

To register, email Mari Vepsalainen at programs@alzking.com

July 23, 2020 2:00 PM
July 27, 2020
Recurring General Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE

Support Group

We currently have a wait list for this support group, Click
here if you wish to be informed when a spot becomes available.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8284

This ongoing monthl...
July 27, 2020 10:00 AM
Recurring Respite Recreation Hour

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Join us for a Virtual Variety Show.

Each week we will present fun and engaging activities such as:
Trivia,Word puzzles, Games, Reminiscent stories and much more!
July 27, 2020 11:00 AM
Recurring Spousal Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE

Support Group

We currently have a wait list for this support group, Click
here if you wish to be informed when a spot becomes available.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8276

This ongoing suppor...
July 27, 2020 1:30 PM
Recurring Penetang - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Fourth Monday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at
705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca.
simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual
Care Partner Support Group

July 27, 2020 7:00 PM
July 28, 2020
RSVP Gentle Fitness with Jennifer - ONLINE
ONLINE

online excercise

Join us for a 1-hour online session of Gentle Fitness with Jennifer
online.

This program uses easy to follow movements to build strength and
flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and
sensitive to ...
July 28, 2020 10:00 AM
RSVP Care Partner Stress and Building Resilience - ONLINE
ONLINE

Support Group

This workshop is to help care partners identify theit sources of stress
and develop coping strategies. The focus of the session will be on
exploring the concept of resilience and ways to build care partner
resilience.

Learning O...
July 28, 2020 12:30 PM
RSVP Drop-In General Caregiver Support Group (ONLINE)
ONLINE

online learning

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes that during the COVID-19
pandemic caregivers are experiencing both ongoing and new challenges;
this drop-in virtual support group provides an opportunity for unpaid
care partners of i...
July 28, 2020 1:00 PM
Open Caregiver Support with Karen

For more information or to register, please email:

Karen.Partridge@alzheimerhpe.ca

;
July 28, 2020 5:30 PM
July 30, 2020
Open Care Essentials #4 with Sarah

For more information and to register, please email:

Sarah.Krieger@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 30, 2020 10:00 AM
Open Memory Café with Darlene

For more information or to register, please email:

Darlene.Jackson@alzheimerhpe.ca

July 30, 2020 10:00 AM
RSVP Finding Joy and Humour in Dementia Care - ONLINE
ONLINE

Workshop 4



This educational workshop is for care partners of individuals living
with dementia with a focus on looking at the lighter side of
caregiving.

Learning Objectives:

* Explore looking and living beyond the diagnosis
* Create opp...
July 30, 2020 2:00 PM
Recurring Music For Memories Sing A Long

This is a wonderful opportunity for Respite for caregivers.

The music offered is varied as we have x4 entertainers that we rotate
through.

To register, email Mari Vepsalainen at programs@alzking.com

July 30, 2020 2:00 PM
July 31, 2020
Open Armchair Travelogue

Travel to different destinations around the world from the comfort of
your own home. Enjoy some videos and stories of places like Nicaragua
and India.

To
Join: https://zoom.us/j/93303552841?pwd=Mkd3MGZURUYvbUVJK0N3WGs2NGpZQT09

July 31, 2020 11:00 AM

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