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 "Practical tips for long-distance caregivers" on March 5 and "Responding to late-day confusion" on March 12.
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
Equip yourself: Knowledge and skills to help get the support you need
Wednesday, March 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to advocate for yourself and your family member along the dementia journey, including responding to common challenges, getting a diagnosis and accessing home support.
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An Introduction to brain health
Wednesday, March 26 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
It’s never too late to make changes for a healthier brain. Learn how to maintain or improve your brain health by exploring topics including natural aging changes, dementia, risk reduction, memory, brain training and more.
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Lecanemab: Understanding its role as a disease-modifying therapy
Wednesday, April 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Join Dr. Heather Cooke from our Research & Knowledge Mobilization team as she provides an overview of lecanemab, one of the disease-modifying therapies for early Alzheimer’s disease currently under review by Health Canada. Learn what it is, how it works and the health system adaptations required should it be approved for use in Canada.
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Understanding and responding to communication changes
Wednesday, April 9 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
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.
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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.