This month at the Alzheimer Society.

Learn what Frontotemporal dementia is, how it’s diagnosed and how it differs from other
types of dementia in symptoms and progression.

A person’s ability to communicate will change over the course of the dementia journey. Learn how different types of dementia affect communication and discuss strategies for adapting to and coping with these changes.

People living with dementia may become restless or confused late in the day, a phenomenon that has been referred to as “sundowning”. Caregivers may feel helpless, not knowing how to alleviate the restlessness and agitation. Learn the signs and explore strategies for responding.

In this webinar, we will discuss how dementia can affect a person's communication. We will explore the role of speech-language pathologists in dementia care and how they can support communication changes related to dementia. Avenues of accessing speech-language pathologists will also be provided.

The education session will discuss dementia and its impact on people affected by dementia and strategies for helping to cope with the changes. The event is for people living with dementia, their caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about the disease. Participants can also share their experiences with dementia in the discussion.

In part three of the four-part "Flipping stigma" series, we continue to spotlight the "Flipping stigma on its ear" toolkit, with a focus on advocacy. Action group members living with dementia share their firsthand experiences and practical strategies for taking action against stigma and advocating for public awareness.

Discuss the personal challenges, guilt, and grief of being a caregiver. Learn how to recognize signs of burnout, the importance of self-care and how you can build resilience. There will be opportunities for discussion throughout the presentation.

This webinar provides an overview of primary progressive aphasia, how speech, language, and communication can be affected by primary progressive aphasia, and how speech-language pathologists can support those living with primary progressive aphasia and their family members.

The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone – but especially for people on the dementia journey. Explore strategies for adapting your plans and learn tips on minimizing stress and maximizing connection with meaningful activities.