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Relationships are at the heart of how we care. From stretching and conditioning to Tai Chi and Storytelling Club, see how our Therapeutic Recreationists are helping members find moments of connection.

We also host regular performances and virtual tours with exciting partners like the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO), Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), TOLive! and more

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Home

 

We’re featured in the Toronto Star! Watch now

Relationships are at the heart of how we care. From stretching and conditioning to Tai Chi and Storytelling Club, see how our Therapeutic Recreationists are helping members find moments of connection.

We also host regular performances and virtual tours with exciting partners like the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO),Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), TOLive! and more

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SOCIAL RECREATION

OUR MEMBERS HAVE UNLIMITED ACCESS TO NEARLY 40 HOURS OF LIVE PROGRAMMING, 7 DAYS/WEEK –
YOU CHOOSE WHEN AND HOW OFTEN YOU JOIN, TO SUIT YOUR SCHEDULE

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Care and Peer Support

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Try Free Classes
– Gerry
Secretary

“Art on the Brain (AotB) has provided me with an unexpected late life appreciation and understanding of art in its many forms around the world. And Bailey has presented the material in such a kind way. The program has become an important component of the Baycrest@Home curriculum for me.”

– Anonymous User
Secretary

“Attending group is the highlight of my week. This is my second family.”

– Sharing Dance Seniors participant
Secretary

“Oh, you’re all like doctors. You give us injections of happiness.”

– Dana Francoz, after a music session attended by her mother, age 85
Manager

“It was magical. I was almost in tears through the whole thing. I haven’t seen my mom smile like that in months!”

– Sid Kardash, participant in a support group for spouses
Administrative

“I look forward to the Tuesday sessions. I’ve made some social connections there, too.”

CAREGIVER SUPPORTS

BUILD SKILLS AND INSPIRE CONFIDENCE WITH THE RIGHT GUIDANCE, AT THE RIGHT TIME
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Caregiving 101

A virtual education series for new and veteran caregivers facilitated by social workers and occupational therapists.
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Personalized Counselling

Baycrest’s team of dementia and geriatric experts will curate solution focused and individualized online support for caregivers.
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Virtual Home Safety Assessment

An in-depth home safety assessment facilitated by a registered Occupational Therapist with detailed recommendations for optimizing independence and safety in the home.
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Online Group Therapy

This Psychotherapeutic group is designed to support either spouses or adult children caregivers facilitated by a Masters level social worker.
LEARN MORE
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Caregiving 101

A virtual education series for new and veteran caregivers facilitated by social workers and occupational therapists.
LEARN MORE
brain

Personalized Counselling

Baycrest’s team of dementia and geriatric experts will curate solution focused and individualized online support for caregivers.
LEARN MORE
bed

Virtual Home Safety Assessment

An in-depth home safety assessment facilitated by a registered Occupational Therapist.
LEARN MORE
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Online Group Therapy

This Psychotherapeutic group is designed to support either spouses or adult children caregivers facilitated by a Masters level social worker.
LEARN MORE

FEATURED CONTENT

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR JOURNEY TO BETTER AGING
We Invited Caregivers to an 8-week Art-Making Group with Baycrest@Home and Making Art Making Change (MAMC)

“Shared Expressions: A Conversation Amongst Caregivers” is an opportunity for caregivers of older adults to explore your creative side through the making of an art book in a supportive space, guided by professional artists. No art background needed, just your imagination and curiosity. Sessions are taking place online every Wednesday from January 11 to March 1, 2023.

2023 registration is full. Stay tuned to see samples of the incredible works our artists are making!

To see 2022 workshop creations

CLICK HERE
Learn to Care with Confidence: See 2023 Course Dates and Sign Up for “Caregiving 101”

Our Monthly Education Series for New and Veteran Caregivers

Join Social Worker and Dementia Coach Yuliya Goloida to learn the fundamentals of caring for someone living with dementia.  Designed for spouses and partners, as well as adult children of older adults experiencing cognitive changes. This course provides opportunities to share and connect with others in similar situations; get tailored recommendations and resources, as well as clinical guidance to support participants’ own unique experiences. The next four-week, eight session course runs from May 9 – June 1 , 2023.

To register, or see 2023 Course Dates:

VISIT
Our Caregiver Support Group, Spring Series starts Wed. May 10th – Register to Join!
Focus on learning to effectively manage stress and burnout, while strengthening coping skills and increasing your knowledge about caring for a spouse or partner with dementia. This group also brings together daughters and sons of someone living with dementia to share advice, experiences and caregiving support.

Our next group runs from May 10-June 28 (weekly sessions, running for eight weeks). For more information, or inquire about a specific support group:

VISIT
Next in our Caregiver Webinar Series: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Portraits in Resilience

WEDNESDAY APRIL 26TH, 2023 @ 12PM EST

SPEAKER: Esme Fuller-Thomson

Participants will learn more about grandparents who are the sole caregivers of their grandchildren. The profile of grandparent caregivers will be presented as well as the outcomes for the grandchildren in their care.
Esme Fuller-Thomson is a social work professor and Director of the Institute for Life Course and Aging at the University of Toronto and is an Adjunct Scientist at Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute. Esme has been studying grandparent caregiving for more than 25 years. She has more than 180 publications in the medical and social science literature. Presentation will be followed by Q & A.

Registration and further details available here

REGISTER HERE
Contact us for additional programs available in our subscription plans.
Our Director, Simon Cheesman at Baycrest@Home was interviewed by Marc Saltzman on his “Tech Talk” podcast.

Hear how an innovation team at our hospital is creating instant access – and social connection – for older adults aging in their homes: connecting clients to Baycrest’s counselling and education services, a recreation program and live classes. Powered by 100 years of clinical expertise in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, enabled by simple technology.

LISTEN HERE
Caregiver Webinar Series: Inclusive Caregiving for 2SLGBTQ+ older adults

Join Yuliya Goloida in conversation with featured panelists: Tom Warner, author and Chair of Senior Pride Network; speaker and transactivist Shoshana Pellman and John Vigna, Social Worker and Educator. Participants will gain a more in-depth awareness and understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ elders and seniors and our unique life experiences, issues, concerns and needs.

WATCH NOW
We Invited Caregivers to an 8-week Art-Making Group with Baycrest@Home and Making Art Making Change (MAMC)

“Shared Expressions: A Conversation Amongst Caregivers” is an opportunity for caregivers of older adults to explore your creative side through the making of an art book in a supportive space, guided by professional artists. No art background needed, just your imagination and curiosity. Sessions are taking place online every Wednesday from January 11 to March 1, 2023.

2023 registration is full. Stay tuned to see samples of the incredible works our artists are making!

To see 2022 workshop creations

CLICK HERE
Learn to Care with Confidence: See 2023 Course Dates and Sign Up for “Caregiving 101”
Join Social Worker and Dementia Coach Yuliya Goloida to learn the fundamentals of caring for someone living with dementia.  Designed for spouses and partners, as well as adult children of older adults experiencing cognitive changes. This course provides opportunities to share and connect with others in similar situations; get tailored recommendations and resources, as well as clinical guidance to support participants’ own unique experiences. The next four-week, eight session course runs from May 9 – June 1 , 2023.

To register, or see 2023 Course Dates:

VISIT
Our Caregiver Support Group, Spring Series starts Wed. May 10th – Register to Join!
Focus on learning to effectively manage stress and burnout, while strengthening coping skills and increasing your knowledge about caring for a spouse or partner with dementia. This group also brings together daughters and sons of someone living with dementia to share advice, experiences and caregiving support.

Our next group runs from May 10-June 28 (weekly sessions, running for eight weeks). For more information, or inquire about a specific support group:

VISIT
Next in our Caregiver Webinar Series: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Portraits in Resilience

WEDNESDAY APRIL 26TH, 2023 @ 12PM

SPEAKER: Esme Fuller-Thomson

Participants will learn more about grandparents who are the sole caregivers of their grandchildren. The profile of grandparent caregivers will be presented as well as the outcomes for the grandchildren in their care.
Esme Fuller-Thomson is a social work professor and Director of the Institute for Life Course and Aging at the University of Toronto and is an Adjunct Scientist at Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute. Esme has been studying grandparent caregiving for more than 25 years. She has more than 180 publications in the medical and social science literature. Presentation will be followed by Q & A.

Registration and further details available here

REGISTER HERE
Contact us for additional programs available in our subscription plans.
Our Director, Simon Cheesman at Baycrest@Home was interviewed by Marc Saltzman on his “Tech Talk” podcast.

Hear how an innovation team at our hospital is creating instant access – and social connection – for older adults aging in their homes: connecting clients to Baycrest’s counselling and education services, a recreation program and live classes. Powered by 100 years of clinical expertise in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, enabled by simple technology.

LISTEN HERE
Caregiver Webinar Series: Inclusive Caregiving for 2SLGBTQ+ older adults

Join Yuliya Goloida in conversation with featured panelists: Tom Warner, author and Chair of Senior Pride Network; speaker and transactivist Shoshana Pellman and John Vigna, Social Worker and Educator. Participants will gain a more in-depth awareness and understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ elders and seniors and our unique life experiences, issues, concerns and needs.

WATCH NOW

ABOUT BAYCREST

Baycrest@Home is built on your trust in our expertise. Baycrest is a global leader in aging and brain health. Through our extensive programs and services, we’re working to defeat dementia and pave the way for better aging.

We offer unmatched experience and breadth in geriatric residential living, healthcare, research, innovation and education, accumulated over more than 100 years.

Baycrest envisions a world where every older adult can realize their potential throughout the aging journey and experience a life of purpose, inspiration and fulfilment.

ABOUT BAYCREST

Baycrest@Home is built on your trust in our expertise. Baycrest is a global leader in aging and brain health. Through our extensive programs and services, we’re working to defeat dementia and pave the way for better aging.

We offer unmatched experience and breadth in geriatric residential living, healthcare, research, innovation and education, accumulated over more than 100 years.

Baycrest envisions a world where every older adult can realize their potential throughout the aging journey and experience a life of purpose, inspiration and fulfilment.

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