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: Understanding and adapting to communication changes along the dementia journey on August 6 and Lived experience panel I Navigating relationships post-diagnosis on August 20.
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
Research connects I Highlights from the 2025 Alzheimer's Association International Conference
Wednesday, August 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Join our in-house Research and Knowledge Mobilization team members, Sarah Wu and Cari Randa-Beaulieu, for highlights and headlines from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) that took place in Toronto, Ontario from July 25 – 31, 2025.
AAIC is the largest international conference on dementia research and features insights from world leaders in dementia science. Sarah and Cari will showcase the latest and greatest dementia research exploring risk reduction, diagnostics, mechanisms of disease, treatment and care and support from Canada and around the world.
Webinar I Considering the transition to long-term care
Wednesday, September 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Moving into a long-term care home can be a significant milestone in the dementia journey. In this webinar, we will review:
- Options for accessing long-term care
- Eligibility requirements for making the move
- Key factors to consider when planning a transition
- Practical tips to help ease the move
Join us to learn how to navigate this important step with greater confidence and support.
Webinar I From home to care home: Preparing and adjusting to the new environment
Wednesday, September 10 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Making a transition into long-term care can be challenging for both the person living with dementia and their family and carepartners. In this webinar, we’ll discuss:
- Practical strategies to help ease the transition
- How to prepare for the move ahead of time
- Ways to respond to common challenges that may arise
Join us to gain helpful insights and tools for navigating this important step with care and confidence.
Webinar I Nothing about us without us: Strengthening long-term care from within
Wednesday, September 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
For people living with dementia, moving into long-term care can be a significant step in their journey. Join us to explore how residents and family members can play a meaningful role in improving the quality of life in long-term care settings.
In this webinar, the Independent and Long-Term Care Council Association of B.C. (ILTCCABC) will join us to share:
- Their vision for a new model of care for long-term care residents living with dementia
- How resident and family councils can become actively involved in decisions that affect residents
- What makes resident and family councils effective, and how they can create real change
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can make a difference in long-term care home settings!
You can also subscribe to receive regular webinar updates.
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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.