Webinars
Learn about dementia from anywhere by participating in one of our live webinars – all you need is a computer, tablet or phone!
You can sign up for upcoming webinars below, or review our on-demand video content about a range of different topics about living with dementia. You can also subscribe to receive regular webinar updates.
The most recent webinars were: Research connects I Highlights from the 2025 Alzheimer's Association International Conference on August 27 and Lived experience panel I Navigating relationships post-diagnosis on August 20.
View our videos in Punjabi and in Cantonese.
How to register
To participate, click on the webinar time that works for your schedule – you'll be provided with instructions on how to sign in. If you register at least 24 hours before a session, you'll also receive an email reminder.
**Please note that we now use ZOOM to present our webinars. For the best experience, please download Zoom app in advance of the meeting. How to connect and join a Zoom meeting.**
Upcoming webinars
Webinar I Considering the transition to long-term care
Wednesday, September 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Moving into a long-term care home can be a significant milestone in the dementia journey. In this webinar, we will review:
- Options for accessing long-term care
- Eligibility requirements for making the move
- Key factors to consider when planning a transition
- Practical tips to help ease the move
Join us to learn how to navigate this important step with greater confidence and support.
Webinar I From home to care home: Preparing and adjusting to the new environment
Wednesday, September 10 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Making a transition into long-term care can be challenging for both the person living with dementia and their family and carepartners. In this webinar, we’ll discuss:
- Practical strategies to help ease the transition
- How to prepare for the move ahead of time
- Ways to respond to common challenges that may arise
Join us to gain helpful insights and tools for navigating this important step with care and confidence.
Webinar I Nothing about us without us: Strengthening long-term care from within
Wednesday, September 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
For people living with dementia, moving into long-term care can be a significant step in their journey. Join us to explore how residents and family members can play a meaningful role in improving the quality of life in long-term care settings.
In this webinar, the Independent and Long-Term Care Council Association of B.C. (ILTCCABC) will join us to share:
- Their vision for a new model of care for long-term care residents living with dementia
- How resident and family councils can become actively involved in decisions that affect residents
- What makes resident and family councils effective, and how they can create real change
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can make a difference in long-term care home settings!
Research connects I Blood and tears: Biomarkers and early detection
Wednesday, September 24 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Biomarkers are measurable indicators of what could be happening in your body. They can be found in fluid, organs and tissues, and could warn doctors of diseases like dementia.
Join us to hear from Dr. Mari DeMarco, a Clinical Chemist at St. Pauls’ Hospital, as she shares the latest updates in biofluid diagnostics and how her team is working to fill unmet needs in medicine.
You can also subscribe to receive regular webinar updates.
To learn more about other virtual education opportunities, click here.
For more information
If you have additional questions about our webinars and whether they're suitable for your needs, call the First Link® Dementia Helpline or email learnfromhome@alzheimerbc.org.