Mindfulness Matters 2021 - by the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities We invite Caregivers & Seniors (55+) to join us for a 30 min guided program focusing on breathing, visualization & self- care practices, during these stressful times. Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a […]
BREATHWORK, STRETCHES & MINDFULNESS For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends During this pandemic, keep your mind and body healthy by joining us for a free weekly online relaxation workshop led by certified Tamil-speaking yoga instructor Thursdays January 14, 21, 28 & February 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Registration required Contact: […]
A FREE Six-Week Workshop for Caregivers DATES Every Friday - From January 15 to February 26, 2021 TIME 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. LOCATION Online Zoom Workshop Zoom link sent prior to workshop start date Video camera & Microphone required Pre-registration is required, for more information: Call 1-866-971-5545 or register online at www.ceselfmanagement.ca “After taking this […]
TOPIC: ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends Join our Tamil-speaking Registered Nurse to learn about: What is Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), who is in the ABI team, available community resources, referral process, and Q&A Tuesday, January 19th from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. via Zoom Registration required for new clients Contact: […]
Mindfulness Matters 2021 - by the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities We invite Caregivers & Seniors (55+) to join us for a 30 min guided program focusing on breathing, visualization & self- care practices, during these stressful times. Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a […]
Ontario This workshop is running on the following dates from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm January 20 January 27 February 3 February 10 February 17 February 24 Overview: This is a free, 6 week workshop series designed to provide caregivers with the tools needed to look after themselves. The program helps to reduce stress, […]
When thinking abilities change, is it dementia? About this Event Join OCO and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario as we uncover 10 warning symptoms of dementia. Learn the importance of when and what medical tests to request as well as the benefits and the risks of seeking an early diagnosis of dementia. Together, we will […]
Finding Your Way in the Times of COVID-19 FREE VIRTUAL ZOOM SERIES WITH DEMENTIA EXPERT TEEPA SNOW. Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm “Effects of Social Isolation on Those Living with Dementia” Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm “How to Communicate with Someone with Dementia” Thursday, […]
FREE VIRTUAL ZOOM SERIES WITH DEMENTIA EXPERT TEEPA SNOW. Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm “Effects of Social Isolation on Those Living with Dementia” Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm “How to Communicate with Someone with Dementia” Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm […]
MONTHLY DRAWING WORKSHOP For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends DATE: JANUARY 26, FEBRUARY 9, MARCH 9 TIME: 2 P.M. – 3 P.M. Join our easy and relaxing drawing sessions, perfect for beginners or those who just love to draw. Follow along a simple step-by-step instructional that will help teach you basic techniques in drawing […]
Being a caregiver to someone with dementia can be challenging. Learn how to recognize a “responsive behaviour". About this Event Being a caregiver to someone with dementia can be challenging. In this webinar, caregivers will learn about “responsive behaviour” in people with dementia, and tips for identifying the underlying cause of this behaviour. Our speaker […]
The SCALE Program is series of free webinars for unpaid, family caregivers every Tuesday beginning February 2nd to March 23rd, 2021. Facilitated by Leah Weisberg, RN, Michal Goldstein, RSW and Shoshana Kulik, RSW of Dynamic Health, the SCALE Program was designed to focus on a series of subjects that are applicable to new or experienced […]
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