This month at the Alzheimer Society.

Dementia will affect a person’s ability to drive and for many people this represents a loss of independence. Discuss strategies for how to have the conversations about the topic early and ease the transition when it’s time for someone to retire from driving.

The older adult population in Canada is becoming increasingly diverse. This session will explore the relationship between food, mealtimes & cultural identity, emphasizing the significance of offering culturally inclusive meals & opportunities to improve mealtime experiences within long-term care.

Explore ways to support a friend who is living with dementia or caring for someone who is. Gain insight into the impact of dementia and learn how you can continue to show up and offer the support they need to live well.

More than 28,000 people under the age of 65 are currently living with young-onset dementia in Canada. Panellists living with young onset dementia will share how the disease has affected their lives, along with how they have navigated challenges and find purpose and meaning after their diagnosis.