Education Hour Programs - Online

Care-Partners: Dealing with the Feelings - STARTS July 22

Wednesdays, July 22 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Becoming a caregiver is a significant change, leaving little time to process. This program supports care-partners in managing the emotional aspects of their role. Take time to equip yourself for this journey with this 4-week program. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

• July 22: What is a Care-Partner?
• July 29: Care-Partner Stress
• ​​​​August 5: Grief and Loss
• ​​​August 12: Guilt and Other Tough Emotions. 

For more information, email Jeanette or call 1-800-561-5012.

Communication Tips - August 6

Thursday, August 6 1:30 pm

Learn how communication changes due to dementia can affect day-to-day experiences – and some starting points to improve connections. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

For more information, email Jeanette or Jessica or call 1-800-561-5012.

Brain Chemistry and Happiness - August 13

Thursday, August 13 1:30 pm

Learn more about four key brain chemicals - Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins - what they do, the impact of dementia, and how to boost our levels for our emotional health.

Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

OR Join us in person at the Stratford Alzheimer Society Office

For more information, email Jeanette or Jessica or call 1-800-561-5012.

Driving and Dementia – August 18

Tuesday, August 18 1:30 pm

Join us for an informative education session in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth. Learn how dementia can impact driving, recognize when driving may no longer be safe, understand the MTO medical review process, and explore community resources available to support older adults. We will also discuss practical tips for having difficult conversations about driving with a loved one.

Attend in person or virtually on Zoom.

Click here to register for the online session.

Click here to register for the session at the Clinton Office or the Stratford Office.

For more information, email Jessica or Jeanette or call 1-800-561-5012.

Your Journey of Support - Sept 2

Wednesday, September 2 10:00 am
Join Jeanette Sears and Jessica Lawson from the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth to discuss resources available for people and families living with dementia in Huron and Perth counties. Find out how you can benefit from what we have to offer. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

For more information, email Jeanette or Jessica or call 1-800-561-5012.

Brain Health – Sept 10

Thursday, September 10 1:30 pm

Join us to discuss ways to incorporate healthy brain choices into your everyday life - including some of the latest research on nutrition and exercise. Everyone can benefit – you are never too young or too old! Join us on Zoom. Click here to register.

For more information, email Jeanette or Jessica or call 1-800-561-5012

Aging and the Senses – Sept 17

Thursday, September 17 1:30 pm

This session explores sensory changes that may occur with aging, reflects on what a person may experience physically as they age, and illustrates the impact of dementia on these changes.  Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

For more information, email Jessica or Jeanette or call 1-800-561-5012.

World Alzheimer's Day Lunch & Learn – Sept 21

Monday, September 21 1:00 pm

Dementia affects many families, friends, neighbours, and community members, yet there are still many misconceptions about what it means to live with dementia. Join us for a relaxed and informative conversation about dementia. We'll discuss what dementia is, common changes people may experience, ways to communicate effectively, and how small actions can make a big difference in supporting those affected. 

Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

OR Join us in person at the Stratford Alzheimer Society Office

For more information, email Jessica or Jeanette or call 1-800-561-5012.