Resources for caregivers, including webinars on cultural perspectives, mental health, and innovative caregiving tools.

An online library of over 200 free resources to help you better understand and compassionately respond to dementia-related changes in mood and behaviour.

How to prepare for being a caregiver for someone with dementia

Information about the behavioural and psychological challenges

Learn more about group therapy for those caring for someone with dementia

Supportive information on preparation, self-care and depression

Caregiver tips: Coping, balance and respite

The Baycrest Quick-Response Caregiver Tool was created to help caregivers/care partners respond to challenging behaviours expressed by persons living with dementia.

The aim of this self-assessment tool is to offer you insights and help you to identify your needs

A service to prepare and support family caregivers of older adults experiencing declining cognitive health

Helpful listing of caregiver services at Baycrest

Read tips and advice on how to be the most supportive care giver possible while also taking care of yourself

Information about the Koschitzhy Support Centre for Family Caregivers and Older Adults at Baycrest

This eLearning module will help you to understand the difficult work of caregivers and it describes factors that can influencethe experience.

This eLearning module will help you have a supportive conversation with a caregiver.

This eLearning module will share some tips on how caregivers can ask for and get the support they need.

A learning activity to help caregivers increase their ability to provide dementia care at home.

Experienced mentor support for those moving into the Apotex Centre

This interactive animations explains the causes and treatment of dementia.

Learn information on dementia specific medications, their benefits, time to see benefits, side effects, when to take actionand how to take the medication.

In this activity you will reflect on how to respond to common situations related to monitoring and managing medications.

This activity provides different tools and tips on how to simplify medication taking.

Practical tips and strategies when caring for a person with dementia

GMT - program tools for people experiencing executive function impairment

Information and tools for program participants

Supportive information and tools for caregivers

Information and tools for program participants

A memory intervention method for acquired brain injury.

Tools for program facilitators.

How to get a referal, services and contact information

Be first in line to connect with new brain health research studies

An evidence-based online brain-training program

GMT - program tools for people experiencing executive function impairment

Experts from the Cogniciti team answer your questions on brain health and memory

Check your brain health with this easy assessment tool

Keep track of your overall health by monitoring sleep, diet and excercise

Information on the Baycrest Memory and Aging brain health workshop

Tools for program participants

About "Memory": A TIFF film about cognitive decline

The Baycrest Quick-Response Caregiver Tool was created to help caregivers/care partners respond to challenging behaviours expressed by persons living with dementia.

A webinar

A program designed to improve cognitive health

Resources for program participants

How to order this comprehensive book on MCI; find helpful worksheets from the book

Information about the team, treatment and programs

A program for people with moderate to severe memory impairment

Dr. Freedman: Information on the connection between memory loss and dementia

Information about how a person with dementia may experience the world around them

When someone with dementia does not know they have dementia

Communcation challenges and dementia: Aphasia

Information about dementia and feelings of personal loss

A service to prepare and support family caregivers of older adults experiencing declining cognitive health

Support for families chosing to care for a person with dementia at home

Read tips and advice on how to be the most supportive care giver possible while also taking care of yourself.

Dr. David Conn speaks about the importance of understanding behaviours and ABC charting

A way to help find out the causes for behaviours and psychological symptoms related to dementia

Your opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease

Dr. Morris Freedman talks about how your provider finds out if memory loss is dementia

International collection of resources for people with dementia

Informational links that explain dementia from around the world

Dr. Freedman talks about dementia

A podcast dedicated to helping you reduce your dementia risk

(Early-Onset Dementia)

Helpful information that may help prevent dementia

Dr. Howard Chertkow talks about things people can start doing now – at any age

Information on the risk factors and causes of dementia, such as genetics and aging

Key information on the many kinds of dementia, like Alzheimers disease and Lewy Body Syndrome

Dr. Morris Freedman talks about the challenges of dementia

Informational links: What to look for; How dementia is diagnosed: What to expect

Information on how dementia is diagnosed

Helpful information on how healthcare providers find out if a person has dementia

Resources to help individuals and caregivers after a dementia diagnosis

International links to dementia information in many languages

Informational links on safety: Driving, home and community safety and more

Helpful informational links for people just diagnosed or living with dementia.

An inclusive, age-appropriate space for recreational, cognitive, and social stimulation.

Help for caregivers managing responsive behaviours

Ways to deal with the challenges of dementia

Helpful information for those caring for people with dementia.

Links to help you as a caregiver for a person with dementia

Practical tips and strategies when caring for a person with dementia

Caregiving challenges: Preparation and involving caregivers

A Jewish response to dementia

A caregivers experience with responsive behaviours

Informational links about providing care to those living with dementia

All the information you may need about caregiving for someone with dementia.

Balancing care for yourself so you can care for another: Respite and group therapy

Dr. Morris Freedman talks about behavioural problems and dementia

Strategies to cope with challenges of responsive behaviours

Information on how dementia affects behaviour

Dr. Robert Madan explains responsive behaviours

Dr. Robert Madan offers helpful information on apathy: Ways to manage it, with or without medication.

Dr. David Conn: Helpful information on how someone with dementia may act out sexually

Dr. Robert Madan talks about the symptoms of dementia and responsive behaviours

Behaviours have meaning, are challenging and may be risky

Exploring long-term care as an option for people with dementia

Dr. David Conn talks about the importance of assessment and dementia behaviours

Dr. Sid Feldmann talks about the different types of medications and risks

Medications used for responsive behaviours

Dr. Conn and Dr. Feldman talk about anti-psychotic medications for people living with dementia

Important information on how dementia is treated and managed with medications

Dr. David Conn talks about medication for responsive behaviours

Information on dementia care options, such as music, dance and art therapy.

Information about dementia care -medications and behaviour management

Baycrest's BrainMatters magazine -source for news, events and brain health information

How to plan for your future health care and treatment

Helpful information on advance care planning and what you want

Information on how to make an advance care plan (ACP)

Supportive help to prepare and care for yourself

Information on and support at end of life

Supportive information during a difficult time

Dr. Cindy Grief talks about grief, bereavement, depression

Spiritual care: Does our soul survive after death?

Support when death is imminent

Spiritual support at Baycrest

Helpful information about grief, mourning, and rituals

Supportive information to help children understand and cope

Supportive information about coping with death and dying

Jewish memorial prayers

Information for Baycrest’s LTC residents and families

Jewish resources about end of life, dying, death and mourning

Information on hospice care: To live, hope and heal

A list of palliative care services from Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto,ON. (©2013)

Information about the unit, admission, and the role of the SDM

Preparing for your visit to Baycrest: Assistive devices for you

A student learns how it feels to age in this simulation

A trusted collection of information on aging

How Baycrest's Virtual Day Treatment Centre can help

Learn more about the members on your care team

Learn about the program , goals of care and application process

Information about this important program for older adults

Learn more about the program, goals of care and application process

Learn about the program, admission process and length of stay

Learn about the program, goals of care and the application process

Links to clinics, programs, staff and admission and referal information

Timely, expert information about brain health and aging and engaging COVID-relevant content in a webinar format

A collection of useful resources on Mild Cogntive Impairment, memory, nutrition and music

An evidence-based program for executive function rehabilitation.

Materials for therapists administering the GMT program.

A source for more information about GMT.

A program for people with moderate to severe memory impairment

Information about this helpful class and how to take part

Information about this in-person or online training program and who to call

Memory and aging online. Information about our self-guided e-learning memory program.

Find healthcare programs and services that are right for you

Experts from the Cogniciti team answer your questions on brain health and memory

Check your brain health with this easy assessment tool

Be first in line to connect with new brain health research studies

Cogniciti Brain health workshops

Find out what others are saying about brain health and Cogniciti's workshops

Read about the link between brain health and exercise

Information, tools and self-help guides from reliable sources

Health and well-being through spirituality, innovation and the arts

Learn more about programs that improve quality of life

Learn how to improve the hearing experience and use visual cues

Information about the Audiology program services

How an audiologist can help with hearing loss

Information on this rehabilitation course

Fact sheet with useful information

Use this to help you take part and manage your care and navigate the healthcare system.

Information about residential services, long-term care, independant living and more

Preparing you for a move to the Apotex Centre, Jewish Home for the Aged

A helpful resoruce for new residents

A collection of useful resources from Baycrest

Useful information for patients and families

Information on the Baycrest Memory and Aging brain health workshop

Tools for program facilitators

Memory and aging online. Information about our self-guided e-learning memory program.

A program designed to improve cognitive health

Resources for program facilitators

Helpful, printable information about foods that support brain health

Delicious recipes for brain health from this useful book

Healthy recipes and resources to help you maintain your brain health as you age

Healthy eating habits to help you maintain your brain health as you age

Keep track of your overall health by monitoring sleep, diet and excercise

Tips and videos to manage your stress and improve your brain health

A program for people with moderate to severe memory impairment

Information on the Baycrest Memory and Aging brain health workshop

A program designed to improve cognitive health

An evidence-based, online brain-training program

A collection of resoruces, annual reports and other information

Information about the services provided and how to contact the team

Information about how to contact the on-call Baycrest chaplaincy service

Healing estrangment in our family relationships

Helpful information when facing an unexpected diagnosis

Supportive information about forgiveness

Information on psycotherapy, pastoral counseling and spiritual direction

Spiritual care: Does our soul survive after death?

Finding spiritual strength in pain or illness

Spiritual care: Searching for God's presence

Information about Baycrest's dynamic senior centres

About the program activities, eligibility and fees

A service to prepare and support family caregivers of older adults experiencing declining cognitive health

About the program, services and how to get a referal

Helpful links to answer your questions and find support

BSSP program services and helpful links

Program information, who can take part and more

Information about the team and how to get a referal

Find one that is right for you or a family member

Useful information about this important program

Who is eligible for this social connection and support program

Information on how to enroll in this program

Volunteers talk about their experince with the program (in several languages)

Testimonials about the program

Tips for healthy living and aging-well from the experts of Harvard Health.

How to get ready for your virtual care appointment

What to expect during your virtual care appointment

What to do after your virtual care appointment

Dr. Robert Madan talks about late-life depression

Dr. Robert Madan shares helpful information about preventing depression

Dr. David Conn shares information about the causes of depression

Dr. Robert Madan helps you understand more about the types of depression

Information on symptoms, risks, diagnosis and prevention

Dr. Robert Madan talks about how an accurate diagnosis of depression is made

Learm more about the model and get a copy of the manual

Dr. Matthew Robillard talks about ECT treatment for severe depression

Helpful information about the many treatments for depression: Dr. Robert Madan

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for depression: Dr. Robert Madan

Dr. Robert Madan talks about antidepressant medications: Different types and how to take them

Medications used for depression, anxiety and responsive behaviours in dementia

Dr. David Conn offers information on thoughts and feelings when moving into long-term care

Symptoms of depression: Help and support from Dr. David Conn

Dr. Cindy Grief talks about grief, bereavement, depression

Real patients sharing their stories of depression

Informational links to reliable depression resources

Dr. Robert Madan shares supportive information on reducing stigma for people with depression

5 innovative solutions for combatting social isolation during COVID-19

Who can make an appointment; how to ask your doctor for a referral

Learm more about the Centre and the services provided

Frequently asked questions for caregivers and families

Service information; eligibility; how to get a referral

Learn more about the program and its goals

Information about the program

Information about the program and how to ask your doctor for a referal

Psychiatric care by videoconference: For older adults living outside the GTA

More about the program, access and referals

What is spirituality and is it linked to mental health?

About the program, services and how to get a referal

Information about the day hospital, services and how to get a referal