This year at the Alzheimer Society.

This webinar will teach participants self-care tips and strategies to positively manage stress for both caregivers and people living with dementia.

A semi-autobiographical play about a family’s struggle with dementia, written by Aaron Craven. Includes a post-play talkback moderated by Society CEO Jen Lyle, with speakers with lived experience.

It's never too soon or too late to make changes and to learn strategies to maintain or improve your brain health.

Learn how to access long-term care and factors to consider when planning a move.

Explore how people living with dementia and their families can live safely in the community.

Alzheimer’s disease biomarker testing is now available in Canada and in this webinar, we will review key elements of this diagnostic testing.

Explore how people living with dementia and their families can live safely in the community.

Society CEO Jen Lyle moderates a panel discussion on issues related to ensuring that people with lived experience are able to age in the best way possible.

This webinar will teach participants practical tips on how to offer support to a person living with dementia, their caregiver or family.

This workshop will explore how communication is affected by dementia and teach effective communication strategies.

Discuss the experience of transitioning into long term care and explore strategies for adjusting.

Join researcher Noelannah Neubauer to discuss the risks associated with getting lost among persons living with dementia; hear strategies to mitigate the risks and learn about current and up and coming research in this area.

This workshop will explore strategies for responding to delusions, hallucinations and visual mistakes caused by dementia.

Learn how to adjust your role as a caregiver after a person living with dementia has moved into long-term care.

Discuss the benefits of meaningful activities and explore how different types of activities can be dementia-inclusive.

Learn specific strategies for responding to four commonly experienced behaviours that people ask us about.

Explore possible reasons for our own reactivity and learn some coping strategies.

Learn how dementia affects an individual's brain and behaviour, as well as the disease's impact on family.

Barbara Pesut, Principal Research Chair Palliative and End-of-Life Care at UBC Okanagan and Laurel Plewes, Director of Vancouver Coastal Health’s Assisted Dying Program, will share their perspectives from inside the B.C. health-care system, before opening the floor to a Q&A with participants.

Learn practical strategies to better understand changes in behaviour and respond in supportive ways.

In this lived experience webinar, we will discuss the impact of dementia on sensory experiences and provide some tips and strategies to cope with these changes.

Join us for an informative conversation between Jen Lyle, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., and Dr. Robin Hsiung, Associate Professor in Neurology at UBC as they discuss what lecanemab is, how it works] and what its approval in the U.S. means for British Columbians affected by dementia.

Learn practical strategies to live as well as possible after a diagnosis of dementia and explore different types of resources that are available at any stage of the disease.

Learn how changes in the brain due to dementia can impact dressing and grooming and discuss strategies for to help make these activities of daily living more successful.

While each dementia journey is unique, there are some signposts to the stages of dementia. Learn about what to expect as the disease progresses and how you can manage changes as they happen.

Learn how dementia may affect a person’s driving abilities and strategies to ease the transition for driving cessation. For caregivers and people living with dementia.

Learn about community supports like home care and adult day programs, as well as how to address challenges and work with health-care providers.

Learn practical tips on providing meaningful caregiving support from a distance. For caregivers.

Learn how dementia impacts bathing and hygiene and explore strategies for managing these changes.

Explore how communication is affected by dementia and learn effective communication strategies.

Diet and nutrition are integral to all components of health, including mental health. Join Dr. Heather Keller, Schlegel Research Chair in Nutrition & Aging at the University of Waterloo as she discusses the importance of nutrition and our relationship with food as part of living well with dementia.

Supporting dental care along the dementia journey is something that many families find challenging. Join Dr. Nicholas Tong as he discusses the importance of dental care early on in the dementia journey and provides insight into what to expect regarding dental care as the disease progresses.

Learn how to add “life to your years” and join us as Joanie discusses the importance of physical activity on dementia and what is meant by “physical activity” (spandex not necessary!).

Learn the signs of "sundowning," also known as late-day confusion, caused by dementia and explore strategies for responding.

As the weather warms up and we move outside, explore the benefits of meaningful activities for families affected by dementia.

Join us for part one of a four-part Lived Experience: Flipping Stigma series showcasing the Flipping Stigma on its Ear Tool Kit, created to help people recognize and respond to stigma and discrimination associated with dementia and memory loss.

Learn specific strategies for responding to behaviours that dementia caregivers often ask us about, including wanting to go home and asking about deceased relatives.

Learn how dementia affects an individual's brain and behaviour, as well as the disease's impact on family.

Join Society staff for a discussion around one of the most common questions we are asked – how can I get someone to accept help?

Learn practical strategies to live as well as possible after a diagnosis of dementia and explore different types of resources that are available at any stage of the disease.

Plan now, before dementia affects the ability to communicate. Learn how to begin early legal, health-care and financial planning to prepare for your future.

Explore the various changes in behaviours caused by dementia and learn practical strategies for responding in supportive ways.

It’s never too late to make changes for a healthier brain. Learn how to maintain or improve your brain health by exploring topics including natural aging changes, dementia, risk reduction, memory, brain training and more.

A person’s ability to communicate will change over the course of the dementia journey. Learn how different types of dementia affect communication and discuss strategies for adapting to and coping with these changes.

Learn about the options for accessing long-term care, including eligibility requirements. We will also discuss factors to consider when planning a move and provide tips for easing the transition.

Explore the impact of dementia on travelling as we discuss challenges, safety concerns and tips for safe travel.

Learn how dementia affects an individual’s brain and behaviour. General topics include different types of dementia, stages and progression and dispelling some common myths.

Learn how to identify the emotional reality of loss of insight – often misinterpreted as denial – paranoia, shadowing, and anxious behaviour. Discover effective strategies for responding to these behaviours using a person-centred approach. 

Get ready for part two of the four-part Flipping stigma webinar series!

The dementia experience involves change and loss and uncertainty. Explore coping strategies for managing emotions and overcoming challenges, as well as ways to find meaning in daily life.

Dementia-related information has never been easier to find, but how do we know if the information we find on the internet, social media and other news sources is accurate and reliable? Join the Society’s in-house researcher, Dr. Heather Cooke, for an engaging discussion on how to increase your research literacy. Learn how to think critically about research, interpret dementia-related research in the news and evaluate the credibility of a story or source.

Led by a pair of experienced improvisers from Tightrope Impro Theatre, this webinar will introduce people affected by dementia to improvisation. Through a combination of demonstrations, games and exercises, participants will build new skills, share their creativity and laugh together! This webinar will focus on using improv as a tool for communication between people living with dementia and their care partners by exploring saying yes, listening, and imagination.

Dr. Lillian Hung and her team at UBC’s IDEA Lab work closely with people with the lived experience of dementia. Join Lillian and advocate Jim Mann as they highlight how assistive robots, virtual reality and virtual team-based care are helping to address the unique care challenges faced by persons living with dementia and their families.

Dementia will affect a person’s ability to drive and for many people this represents a loss of independence. Discuss strategies for how to have the conversations about the topic early and ease the transition when it’s time for someone to retire from driving.

It can be frustrating and upsetting when someone living with dementia is behaving in an unexpected way; their words and gestures are often a response to something important in their environment. Explore responsive behaviours, what causes them, your own reactions, and strategies for maintaining well-being.

Explore various changes in behaviors caused by dementia and learn practical strategies for responding in supportive ways.

Dementia affects how a person conveys their thoughts and feelings; common behaviours can include mixing up words (word salad) and creating false memories without motivation (confabulation) which can lead to misunderstandings and frustrations. Learn how to address these behaviours and respond to other questions, like wanting to go home and asking about deceased relatives.

Learn what Frontotemporal dementia is, how it’s diagnosed and how it differs from other
types of dementia in symptoms and progression.

A person’s ability to communicate will change over the course of the dementia journey. Learn how different types of dementia affect communication and discuss strategies for adapting to and coping with these changes.

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. Learn the signs and explore strategies for responding.

In this webinar, we will discuss how dementia can affect a person's communication. We will explore the role of speech-language pathologists in dementia care and how they can support communication changes related to dementia. Avenues of accessing speech-language pathologists will also be provided.

The education session will discuss dementia and its impact on people affected by dementia and strategies for helping to cope with the changes. The event is for people living with dementia, their caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about the disease. Participants can also share their experiences with dementia in the discussion.

In part three of the four-part "Flipping stigma" series, we continue to spotlight the "Flipping stigma on its ear" toolkit, with a focus on advocacy. Action group members living with dementia share their firsthand experiences and practical strategies for taking action against stigma and advocating for public awareness.

Discuss the personal challenges, guilt, and grief of being a caregiver. Learn how to recognize signs of burnout, the importance of self-care and how you can build resilience. There will be opportunities for discussion throughout the presentation.

This webinar provides an overview of primary progressive aphasia, how speech, language, and communication can be affected by primary progressive aphasia, and how speech-language pathologists can support those living with primary progressive aphasia and their family members.

The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone – but especially for people on the dementia journey. Explore strategies for adapting your plans and learn tips on minimizing stress and maximizing connection with meaningful activities.

Navigating health-care systems and looking for support services can be overwhelming. Learn about community supports – including home care, respite and adult day programs – as well as how to address challenges in accessing them.

Join us as we explore various topics related to dementia research. In order to be as responsive as possible to the latest news in dementia research, the specific topic will be announced closer to the date.

We all want to look and feel good, but changes in the brain due to dementia can affect a person’s abilities and more assistance may gradually be required with personal care. Learn tips and strategies for making these daily activities more successful.

Learn about strategies to positively manage stress and prioritize self-care to cope with the changes brought by the disease.