This year at the Alzheimer Society.

Minds in Motion is for people living with early to mid-stage dementia and their care partners. The program is running virtually and is funded by Catherine Booth and Michael Kirk, family and friends of Tarik and Feroze Mohammed and Alzheimer Society of Ontario.

Care in the Later Stages, a virtual education session, helps people plan to provide quality-of-end-of-life care for people living with dementia.

AS York and Tech Coaches are working together to provide caregivers of those living with dementia information to help boost digital literacy. A two-part webinar took place in December, with a repeated program Jan. 13 and 20.

This virtual program is for caregivers of people living with dementia and includes an eight-week course and silent retreat.

AS York hosts a virtual book launch Jan. 20 to celebrate the release of its book Hearts Linked by Courage Honouring Loved Ones and Caregivers on the Dementia Journey and the authors who made the book possible. The book was funded by the Carswell Family Foundation.

Dementia expert Teepa Snow will be speaking to AS York guests three times in the new year.

The First Link® Memory Café Program is a collaborative program run by Mosaic
Home Care and Alzheimer’s Society York Region for those living with memory issues and
their caregivers. The workshops take place over Zoom.

Dementia expert Teepa Snow will discuss communication during her hour-long webinar.

In this virtual webinar, dementia expert Teepa Snow talks about understanding yourself as a caregiver.

Option for Care, virtual education series, to help support the increasing needs of people living with dementia.

AS York and R.E.A.C.H. (Mon Sheong) presents Minds in Motion Chinese New Year Celebration.

Care Essentials, virtual education series, helps people develop skills to support people living with dementia.

This virtual support group was originally based in Keswick.

Ron Beleno, who has lived experience as a family caregiver, is coming to AS York in a two-part webinar to discuss technology, safety, COVID and more.

This is a new group for teens caring for someone living with dementia.

The First Link® Memory Café Program is a collaborative program run by Mosaic
Home Care and Alzheimer’s Society York Region for those living with memory issues and
their caregivers. The webinar runs over Zoom.

This is a new group for caregivers whose person is in long-term care.

In this Finding Your Way program, conducted in Cantonese, people will learn How to help people with dementia live safely in the community.

Options for Care is a virtual education series to help the increasing care needs of people living with dementia.

David Troxel, creator of the Best Friends Approach to dementia care, is coming to As York courtesy of Finding Your Way March 5 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

David Troxel is an internationally known expert in Alzheimer's disease and memory care. His Best Friends Approach is build on the premise that what people living with memory loss most is a friend, a best friend. This webinar is free courtesy of Finding Your way.

This group is based out of Keswick and is now virtual

Lived experience family caregiver Ron Beleno, a familiar face at AS York, is speaking at a two-part webinar March 19 and 26, offering strategies and techniques to guide you through the dementia journey.

This is a new group for teens caring for someone living with dementia.

This is a new group for caregivers whose person is in long-term care.

Lived experience caregiver Ron Beleno speaks about COVID-19 and social isolation during the second part of a free two-part webinar hosted by AS York and funded by Finding Your Way.

Ron Belano, who has lived caregiver experience, is coming back for the second part of his two-part presentation March 26 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The First Link® Memory Café Program is a collaborative program run by Mosaic
Home Care and Alzheimer’s Society York Region for those living with memory issues and
their caregivers. Webinars are run over Zoom.

I’m Still Here! is a live online theatrical presentation designed to help caregivers, families and the community at large
to better understand the everyday realities for persons living with dementia.

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.

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.

This group is based out of Keswick and is now 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.

This is a new group for teens caring for someone living with dementia.

This four-week session includes topics: What is dementia?; Adapting to brain changes; Planning Ahead; and Building a circle of support.

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.

This is a new group for caregivers whose person is in long-term care.

Brookside Court & The Renoir Retirement Communities invites you to a two-part webinar by the Alzheimer Society of York Region: May 6, Dementia Umbrella and May 13, Communications and Behaviours.

Bonnie Wisener, a registered holistic nutritionist, will talk about food and health during a 30-minute presentation with time for a
Q&A. The webinar is free.

Options for Care Virtual Education Series Supporting the Increasing Care Needs of People Living with Dementia is part of an education session to help caregivers of those living with dementia. Free.

Caregivers and people living with dementia can learn about the disease, adapting to brain changes, planning ahead and building a circle of support in a four-part program called First Steps.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), for caregivers of people living with dementia, is an approach that has been shown to be effective for managing stress. This online program is by AS York and Sinai Health, Cyril & Dorothy, Joel & Jill Reitman Centre for Alzheimer's Support and Training.

The Brookside Court & The Renoir Retirement Communities webinar about Communications and Behaviours was recorded. Watch it here: https://alzheimer-ca-york.zoom.us/rec/share/BeBSVBJaJcIZRerT_TYX2DGPveKMlALhsFQ1H9hULYSjpDux8suwD6CLykTyzGbj.hnww7-KPRXvzkLKd

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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.

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is again virtual this year. People are encouraged to register and walk 17,000 steps - one step for each York Region resident living with dementia.

This free virtual education series helps caregivers provide quality end-of-life care for those living with dementia.

This four-week session includes topics: What is dementia?; Adapting to brain changes; Planning Ahead; and Building a circle of support.

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.

As York's Jaime Cruz hosts a virtual education session titled Care in the Later Stages, a three-week workshop to help enhance care of people living with dementia at the end-of-life and provide supports for the caregiver. The session takes place Tuesdays July 6-20.

The free virtual education series is four weeks and includes: What is Dementia?; Adapting to Brain Changes; Planning Ahead; and Building a Circle of Support.

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.

The free First Steps for Care Partners education series takes place over four weeks. Topics include: What is Dementia? Adapting to Brain Changes. Planning Ahead. Building a Circle of Support.

First Steps for Care Partners Virtual Education Series is divided into 4 sessions. Session 1: What is Dementia?, Session 2: Adapting to Brain Changes, Session 3: Planning Ahead, Session 4, Building a Circle of Support and runs every Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30 from September 14-October 5, 2021

The First Link® Memory Café Program on Zoom is run by Mosaic Home Care and Alzheimer Society York Region for those living with memory issues and their caregivers. Join Cathy to learn the benefits of laughter yoga. Tuesday October 26th, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

First Steps for Care Partners Virtual Education Series is divided into 4 sessions. Session 1: What is Dementia?, Session 2: Adapting to Brain Changes, Session 3: Planning Ahead, Session 4, Building a Circle of Support and runs every Thursday afternoon from 1:00-3:00pm, October 28 – November 18, 2021

Unionville Community Centre for Seniors (UCCS) will be hosting a week-long, online Seniors' Wellness Symposium from November 22 to 26. This event has been made possible by funding from the City of Markham's Celebrate Markham Grant.

The First Link® Memory Café Program on Zoom is run by Mosaic Home Care and Alzheimer Society York Region for those living with memory issues and their caregivers. Learn about current trends and statistics for older drivers, vehicle and safe winter driving tips with the Ministry of Transportation.