Education Opportunities
We offer various learning opportunities to help families and friends continue to enhance their knowledge of dementia. These sessions will be hosted by an Alzheimer Society staff member either in-person or online.
In-Person Education Sessions
Understanding & Responding to Behaviour Changes in Dementia - PETERBOROUGH
Dementia can have an effect on how a person behaves. These behaviour changes can be frustrating for both the person living with dementia and those supporting them. As a care partner, you may be wondering why this behaviour change is occurring and how to respond to it. In this presentation, we will discuss how dementia impacts behaviour and the importance of understanding the meaning behind the behaviour. We will also explore strategies for responding to some common behaviour changes in dementia.
Date: Wednesday, August 6th 10:00am – 12:00pm
Intended Audience: Care partners, family and friends of people living with dementia
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Be Prepared: What Happens When a Person Living with Dementia Goes Missing - HALIBURTON
The person with dementia you're supporting can become lost no matter how careful you are, and it's not always possible to predict when it might happen. In this workshop, you will learn about the “Finding Your Way Ontario” initiative which is all about learning how to live safely with dementia. There are ways to lower the chance of going missing, by recognizing the risk and by being proactive by planning ahead.
Topics Covered Include: learning about the risks, exploring the benefits of staying active in the community; Reducing the risks: Locating Devices, Vulnerable Persons Registry, Identification Strategies (ie: Medic Alert), having a plan: The Finding Your Way ID Kit
Date: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00
Intended Audience: Care partners, friends, and family members of those living with dementia
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Be Prepared: What Happens When a Person Living with Dementia Goes Missing - LINDSAY
The person with dementia you're supporting can become lost no matter how careful you are, and it's not always possible to predict when it might happen. In this workshop, you will learn about the “Finding Your Way Ontario” initiative which is all about learning how to live safely with dementia. There are ways to lower the chance of going missing, by recognizing the risk and by being proactive by planning ahead.
Topics Covered Include: learning about the risks, exploring the benefits of staying active in the community; Reducing the risks: Locating Devices, Vulnerable Persons Registry, Identification Strategies (ie: Medic Alert), having a plan: The Finding Your Way ID Kit
Date: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, 10am to noon
Intended Audience: Care partners, friends, and family members of those living with dementia
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Understanding & Responding to Behaviour Changes in Dementia - COBOURG
Dementia can have an effect on how a person behaves. These behaviour changes can be frustrating for both the person living with dementia and those supporting them. As a care partner, you may be wondering why this behaviour change is occurring and how to respond to it. In this presentation, we will discuss how dementia impacts behaviour and the importance of understanding the meaning behind the behaviour. We will also explore strategies for responding to some common behaviour changes in dementia.
Date: Wednesday, August 27th 10:00am – 12:00pm
Intended Audience: Care partners, family and friends of people living with dementia
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What’s It Like for EDIE? A Workshop for Care Partners - MINDEN
The Educational Dementia Immersive Experience (EDIE) is a free 3-hour workshop designed for care partners and family members of people living with dementia. This immersive experience enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia using high-quality virtual reality technology. The workshop enhances your knowledge of dementia while exploring helpful strategies to support the person to live well and more confidently with dementia.
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Intended Audience: Care partners, family members and friends of people living with dementia
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First Steps: A First Link Learning Series - LINDSAY
First Steps is a four-week learning series that provides an overview of the dementia journey and will help you better understand the changes you are experiencing. Research has shown that when people learn about dementia early in the illness, they manage better. At this series, you will learn about types of dementia and how changes in the brain affect day-to-day functioning. You will also identify coping strategies and begin to plan for the future.
Date: Wednesdays - September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:30 pm (October 22 is a back-up date, if needed)
Intended Audience: Persons in the early stages of dementia; family members or friends.
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What’s It Like for EDIE? A Workshop for Care Partners - PETERBOROUGH
The Educational Dementia Immersive Experience (EDIE) is a free 3-hour workshop designed for care partners and family members of people living with dementia. This immersive experience enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia using high-quality virtual reality technology. The workshop enhances your knowledge of dementia while exploring helpful strategies to support the person to live well and more confidently with dementia.
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Intended Audience: Care partners, family members and friends of people living with dementia
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Transitioning to Long-Term Care - COBOURG
In this session, care partners will learn how to prepare the person living with dementia and themselves for the transition to long-term care. Topics include:
- Preparing the person living with dementia for the move
- Preparing yourself for the move
- Acknowledging emotions
- Transitioning your role after the move
Date: Monday, October 6, 2025 at 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Intended Audience: Persons in the early stages of dementia; family members or friends.
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Care Essentials: A First Link Learning Series for Care Partners - COBOURG
Participants will learn about the link between brain changes and behaviour, problem solving strategies, new approaches for communication, and how to best support daily activities. Participants will also learn about other resources to support them in their role as a care partner.
Dates: Tuesdays - October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025 at 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm (November 11 is a back-up date, if needed)
Intended Audience: Care partners, family, and friends supporting persons living with dementia
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Taking Control of Our Lives Self Management Program for People Living with Dementia - PORT HOPE
This 8-week program is for people living with dementia. Taking Control of Our Lives is intended to help you, a person with dementia, to develop skills, increase your confidence and feel empowered to take control of your life by talking with and learning from others that may be experiencing some of the same things that you are. Care partners are invited to learn strategies to best support someone living with dementia and their ability to self-manage.
Dates: Mondays - Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8 (extra Dec. 15), 2025 at 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Intended Audience: Persons in early stages of dementia and their care partners.
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First Steps: A First Link Learning Series - PETERBOROUGH
First Steps is a four-week learning series that provides an overview of the dementia journey and will help you better understand the changes you are experiencing. Research has shown that when people learn about dementia early in the illness, they manage better. At this series, you will learn about types of dementia and how changes in the brain affect day-to-day functioning. You will also identify coping strategies and begin to plan for the future.
Dates: Tuesdays - October 21, 28, November 11, 18, 2025 at 1:30pm – 4:00pm. Please note: there is NO session on November 4. (November 25 is a back-up date, if needed)
Intended Audience: Persons in the early stages of dementia; family members or friends.
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Care in the Later Stages: A First Link Learning Series - LINDSAY
Care in the Later Stages is a 3-week learning series that is designed to help family members and friends of persons with dementia understand what to expect in the later stages of the dementia journey. Participants will learn strategies to prepare for the later stages, ways to enhance the quality of life for the person with dementia, and helpful approaches to promoting their own self care.
Dates: Wednesdays - October 29, November 5, 12, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
(November 19 is a back-up date if needed)
Intended Audience: Family members and care partners of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are invited to attend this learning series.
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Understanding and Responding to Behaviour Changes in Dementia – Peterborough
Dementia can have an effect on how a person behaves. These behaviour changes can be frustrating for both the person living with dementia and those supporting them. As a care partner, you may be wondering why this behaviour change is occurring and how to respond to it. In this presentation, we will discuss how dementia impacts behaviour and the importance of understanding the meaning behind the behaviour. We will also explore strategies for responding to some common behaviour changes in dementia.
Date: Wednesday, November 5th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Intended Audience: Care partners, family and friends of people living with dementia
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Care Essentials: A First Link Learning Series for Care Partners - PETERBOROUGH
Participants will learn about the link between brain changes and behaviour, problem solving strategies, new approaches for communication, and how to best support daily activities. Participants will also learn about other resources to support them in their role as a care partner.
Dates: Wednesdays - Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 2025 at 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (December 17 is a back-up date, if needed)
Who Should Attend: Care partners, family, and friends supporting persons living with dementia
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Virtual (Zoom) Education Sessions
The Alzheimer Society: How We Can Help – Virtual Education Session
Date: Monday, September 8, 2025, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Have you ever wondered what exactly the Alzheimer Society offers in terms of programs, services, and resources? In this presentation we will provide an overview of all the different ways you can connect with us! Whether you are looking for support, education, or opportunities for recreation, the Alzheimer Society team is here to help!
Intended Audience: Open to everyone!
Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PhvyTxCVS56FofYCUPei5A
An Overview of Dementia - Virtual Education Session
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:30 - 11:30 am
This presentation is all about understanding dementia. It aims to increase our understanding of the various types of dementia that exist, including both reversible and irreversible types, as well as the symptoms of dementia. It will also explore how Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, impacts the brain and how it is likely to progress.
Intended Audience: Open to everyone!
Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IAlumDyqRNSIrSwYx9g8vA
Enhancing Communication - Virtual Education Session
Date: Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
This education session will help care partners, family and friends supporting persons with dementia to identify and understand changes in communication that often result from brain changes. Participants will learn tips and strategies for making communication more successful.
Intended Audience: Care partners, family members, and friends of people living with dementia
Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BdnDaJ8CQ8mh-CQ42ugg5Q
Behaviour Changes Series – Part One - Virtual Education Session
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can impact the brain in many ways. As a result of brain changes, people living with dementia may experience fluctuations or decline in their physical, emotional, mental, and cognitive abilities. They may also experience behavioural changes. The symptoms of dementia can affect how a person will think, act, and respond to their environment. In part one of this "Behaviour Changes Series", we will explore the most common behaviour changes that can occur in dementia, building our understanding of how physical changes in the brain can influence behavioural responses.
Part 1 – Understanding behaviour changes (i.e. 8A’s, PIECES)
Part 2 – Responding to behaviour changes (general strategies, strategies for specific behaviours, 3R’s for communication, Shifting Focus Do’s and Don’ts)
Date: Tuesday, October , 2025, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Intended Audience: Care partners, family members, and friends of people living with dementia
Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iauojMvwSgm1fnnRjKZUMA
Behaviour Changes Series – Part Two Virtual Education Session
In Part One of this series, we enhanced our understanding of why behaviour changes may occur in dementia. In Part Two, we will build upon this knowledge to explore possible strategies for responding to common behaviour changes.
Part 1 – Understanding behaviour changes (i.e. 8A’s, PIECES)
Part 2 – Responding to behaviour changes (general strategies, strategies for specific behaviours, 3R’s for communication, Shifting Focus Do’s and Don’ts)
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Intended Audience: Care partners, family members, and friends of people living with dementia
Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iauojMvwSgm1fnnRjKZUMA
Recognizing & Reducing Caregiver Stress – Virtual Education Session
This education session helps caregivers to recognize the signs of stress and offers tips and strategies for reducing stress.
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Intended Audience: Care partners, family, and friends supporting persons living with dementia.
Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/X7BV60ecTFmv2Cjbivvmlg
Applying to Long-Term Care Virtual Education Session
This education session is designed to help care partners understand the process of applying to long-term care. The process of applying to long-term care can seem overwhelming. Our goal with this session is to walk you through the steps, allowing you time to consider your situation and ask your questions.
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Intended Audience: Care partners who want to know more about applying to long-term care.
Link to Register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LWESUcI0RJCZixO8X8pTUA
Care Partner Loss and Grief Virtual Education Session
Explore the concept of ambiguous loss, develop coping strategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person living with dementia.
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 2:30 pm – 3: 30 pm
Intended Audience: Care partners, family, and friends supporting persons living with dementia.
Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PPL7g2QNS1qeEfggSgJTLg
Preparing for the Holidays – Virtual Education Session
For people living with dementia, and their caregivers, the holiday season can sometimes be a stressful and overwhelming time. With some modifications to our regular traditions, we can make the holidays more enjoyable for everyone. This presentation explores some helpful holiday tips that can make this season as stress-free as possible!
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Intended Audience: Care partners, family, and friends supporting persons living with dementia.
Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XnPjNt82TfCq1jR5mw1nsA
Tips for How To Access Our Virtual Education Sessions
If you would like to participate in our on-line programs, please:
- Use a computer, tablet or iPad to install Zoom Workplace (click here for instructions):
- On a computer, go to the Zoom Download Center to download and install the platform. It’s safe, easy and free!
- On an iPad, go to the App Store and install Zoom Workplace.
- On a tablet, go to the Google Play Store and install Zoom Workplace.
- Choose any online educational opportunity from the list below and click "Click here to register"
- You will be sent a confirmation email with the instructions for accessing your session.
- If you have questions about the Zoom platform, please email Sarah Cook (sarah@alzheimerjourney.ca) for more detailed instructions.
To watch our past online sessions, please check out our Video Resources page.
Video Resources
To watch our past online sessions, please check out our Video Resources page.