Webinars
Learn about dementia from anywhere by participating in one of our live webinars – all you need is a computer, tablet or phone!
You can sign up for upcoming webinars below, or review our on-demand video content about a range of different topics about living with dementia. You can also subscribe to receive regular webinar updates.
The most recent webinars were Supporting friends on the dementia journey on February 11 and Targeted strategies for dementia behaviours on February 4.
View our videos in Punjabi and in Cantonese.
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
Webinar I Accessing dementia services and support
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PST
Navigating health-care systems and looking for support services can be overwhelming.
Join this webinar to learn:
- About community supports – including home care, respite and adult day programs
- How to address challenges in accessing them
Webinar I Responding to late-day confusion
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PST
People living with dementia may become restless or confused late in the day, a phenomenon that has been referred to as “sundowning”. Caregivers may feel helpless, not knowing how to alleviate the restlessness and agitation.
Join us to:
- Learn the signs of sundowning
- Explore strategies for responding
Research connects I Blood-based biomarker testing with Dr. Mari DeMarco and Dr. Natanya Russek
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PST
Biomarkers are signals of health or disease used by physicians as part of their diagnostic toolkit. Dr. Mari DeMarco is Clinical Chemist at Providence Health Care and Clinical Professor in UBC’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Dr. Natanya Russek is a UBC Behavioural Neurology and Dementia Fellow and Clinical Instructor with UBC’s Division of Geriatric Medicine.
Join us to:
- Learn the latest updates in Alzheimer’s disease biomarker testing.
- Understand the role of blood-based biomarkers in early detection and timely intervention.
Webinar I Mapping your journey: Stages and progression of dementia
Wednesday, March 11 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PST
While each dementia journey is unique, there are some signposts to the stages of dementia.
Join us to learn:
- What to expect as the disease progresses
- How you can manage changes as they happen
You can also subscribe to receive regular webinar updates.
To learn more about other virtual education opportunities, click here.
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.