This month at the Alzheimer Society.
April 2021
CANCELLED Care in the Later Stages
If you would like more information about this program, email Jaime Cruz, public education coordinator, at jcruz@alzheimer-york.com This virtual education series talks about ensuring the quality of end of life for people living with dementia.
Options for Care - virtual - April
This is a three-week education session. Week 1 – When Care Needs Are Increasing; Week 2 – Long Term Care Decisions; Week 3 – Transitioning Care Roles. Upcoming Dates Thursdays April 8, 15 and 22 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Virtual Support Group - Young-onset caregiver (diagnosed younger than 65)
Virtual Support Group - Mandarin-speaking caregivers
Virtual support group - Keswick
This group is based out of Keswick and is now virtual.
Virtual Support Group - Russian-Speaking caregivers
Forget-Me-Not Breakfast 2021 - virtual
This year's Forget-Me-Not Breakfast takes place Saturday, April 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and features Dr. Sharon Cohen from the Toronto Memory Program. Dr. Cohen's will share the latest updates in research and will follow her discussion with a Q&A.
Virtual Teen Caregiver Support Group
This is a new group for teens caring for someone living with dementia.
First Steps for Care Partners - virtual
This four-week session includes topics: What is dementia?; Adapting to brain changes; Planning Ahead; and Building a circle of support.
First Link Memory Cafe - April
The First Link® Memory Café Program on Zoom is a collaborative program run by Mosaic Home Care and AS York for those living with memory issues and their caregivers.
Long-term Care Caregivers Support Group
This is a new group for caregivers whose person is in long-term care.