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
What’s It Like for EDIE? A Workshop for Care Partners - Lindsay
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: Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 12:30 – 3:30 pm - Lindsay
Intended Audience: Care partners, family members and friends of people living with dementia
Please contact your Family Support Counsellor to register 705-748-5131 or call our intake coordinator at ext 235.
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
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 – 4:00 pm
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.
Intended Audience: Care partners, family members and friends of people living with dementia
Click here for more information and registration details
First Steps: A First Link Learning Series - LINDSAY
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)
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.
Intended Audience: Persons in the early stages of dementia; family members or friends.
Click here for more information and registration details
What’s It Like for EDIE? A Workshop for Care Partners - PETERBOROUGH
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 1:00 – 4:00 pm
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.
Intended Audience: Care partners, family members and friends of people living with dementia
Click here for more information and registration details
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
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.