Education Hour Programs - Online
Join us for free online learning sessions on ZOOM! Alzheimer Society Huron Perth Public Education Coordinators Jeanette Sears and Christy Bannerman will cover the topics we are most often asked about - Dementia Basics, Brain Health, and more. View our list of topics and dates - and register today!
For more information about our education programs, contact:
Clinton site: Jeanette Sears or call 519-482-1482 | 1-800-561-5012
Perth site: Christy Bannerman or call 519-271-1910 | 1-888-797-1882
See our upcoming Memory and Aging Programs here.
Your Journey Starts Here - July 3
Wednesday, July 3, 10:00 am
Join Jeanette Sears from the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth for a discussion about 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 call 1-800-561-5012.
Women & Alzheimer's Disease - July 10
Wednesday, July 10: 10:00 am
Join our July "Let's Talk About" sessions focussing on day-to-day aspects of living with dementia. This session explores research that links women with an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Dementia & Sleep - July 17
Wednesday, July 17: 10:00 am
Join our July "Let's Talk About" sessions focussing on day-to-day aspects of living with dementia. This session explores the impact of sleep on dementia and brain health. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Dementia & Sensory Change - July 24
Wednesday, July 24: 10:00 am
Join our July "Let's Talk About" sessions focussing on day-to-day aspects of living with dementia. This session explores the changes to our senses that occur with age - and when living with dementia. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Dementia & Nutrition - July 31
Wednesday, July 24: 10:00 am
Join our July "Let's Talk About" sessions focussing on day-to-day aspects of living with dementia. This session explores the importance of good nutrition. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
What does it mean to be a Caregiver? - August 6
Tuesday, August 6: 1:30 pm
If you are supporting someone living with dementia, join our "Hot Topic Tuesday" discussion sessions. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Your Journey Starts Here - August 7
Wednesday, August 7, 10:00 am
Join Christy Bannerman from the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth for a discussion about 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 Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Travelling and Outings with Dementia - August 13
Tuesday, August 13: 1:30 pm
If you are supporting someone living with dementia, join our "Hot Topic Tuesday" discussion sessions. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Stay Social! Connect & Engage - August 14
Wednesday, August 14: 10:00 am
Join our August "Let's Talk About" sessions focussing on Brain Health. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Meaningful Visits - August 20
Tuesday, August 20: 1:30 pm
If you are supporting someone living with dementia, join our "Hot Topic Tuesday" discussion sessions. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Replenish: Managing Stress - August 21
Wednesday, August 21: 10:00 am
Join our August "Let's Talk About" sessions focussing on Brain Health. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Stages of Dementia: GEMS - August 27
Tuesday, August 27: 1:30 pm
If you are supporting someone living with dementia, join our "Hot Topic Tuesday" discussion sessions. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Let's Move: Physical Activity - August 28
Wednesday, August 28: 10:00 am
Join our August "Let's Talk About" sessions focussing on Brain Health. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Getting a Diagnosis - Sept 3
Tuesday, September 3: 1:30 pm
If you are supporting someone living with dementia, join our "Hot Topic Tuesday" discussion sessions. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
10 Warning Signs - Sept 4
Wednesday, September 4, 10:00 am
10 Warning Signs: Should I be Worried? Learn to identify common early signs of dementia and explore the difference between early signs of dementia and common age-related memory changes. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Adapting to Change - Sept 10
Tuesday, September 10: 1:30 pm
If you are supporting someone living with dementia, join our "Hot Topic Tuesday" discussion sessions. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Types of Dementia – Sept 11
Wednesday, September 11, 10:00 am
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia? This session introduces the most common types of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular, Lewy Body, Frontal Temporal, and mixed dementia. Join us on Zoom. Click here to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Planning Ahead - Sept 17
Tuesday, September 17: 1:30 pm
If you are supporting someone living with dementia, join our "Hot Topic Tuesday" discussion sessions. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Brain Changes: 8 A's – Sept 18
Wednesday, September 18, 10:00 am
This session explains common cognitive changes people with dementia experience. We will describe these changes as a shift in perception - a shift in the way many people with dementia see and navigate the world. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Circle of Support - Sept 24
Tuesday, September 24: 1:30 pm
If you are supporting someone living with dementia, join our "Hot Topic Tuesday" discussion sessions. Join us on ZOOM. Click to register.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.
Communication Tips - Sept 25
Wednesday, September 25, 10:00 am
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 Christy or Jeanette or call 1-800-561-5012.