Webinars

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

Research connects: Exploring resident and family councils in long-term care homes
Wednesday, April 24 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Join Dr. Sheila Novek, post-doctoral fellow at the UBC School of Nursing, to learn how resident and family councils work and their role in decision-making processes within the care home. Dr. Novek will share findings from a recent study highlighting the lived experiences of residents, families and staff who engage with resident and family councils, the challenges they encounter and promising practices that support meaningful engagement and advocacy. For general public.
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From home to care home: Preparing and adjusting to the new environment
Wednesday, May 1 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 the caregiver. Discuss strategies for minimizing the challenges, including how to prepare for the move and respond to common issues. For caregivers.
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Creating engaging activities for warm weather
Wednesday, May 8 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Staying active and engaged can improve someone’s experience of the dementia journey. Be inspired by meaningful activities created specifically for people living with the disease during the warmer months. Learn how to adapt activities as the disease progresses and incorporate them into a daily routine for improved health and well-being. For caregivers and people living with dementia.
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Become a dementia advocate
Wednesday, May 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
This fall the Alzheimer Society of B.C. will be asking people across the province to let politicians know that dementia matters to their constituents. Join us as we help participants build the skills and confidence to advocate for change, in the lead-up to the 2024 provincial election and beyond. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will also share more about the Society’s pre-election advocacy plans, ongoing advocacy projects and opportunities for you to get involved. For the general public.
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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.