Education Programs

We provide an extensive range of educational opportunities tailored for diverse audiences including the general public, healthcare professionals, first responders, caregivers, family members, and individuals living with dementia

Education programs 2024


Dementia Learning Series

The Dementia Learning Series is a 4-week education series tailored for care partners, persons living with dementia in the early stages and those eager to grasp the essentials of dementia care. This comprehensive series offers insights into dementia, effective communication strategies, navigating behavior changes, and building a support network.  *Registration is required, spots are limited.

Upcoming 2024 Dementia Learning Series:

Sudbury
🗓️ July 4, 11, 18 & 25 (Thursdays)
🕕 10:00am to 12:00pm 
📍Main Public Library, 74 Mackenzie Street, Sudbury
📝info@alzheimersudbury.ca | 705-560-0603

North Bay
🗓️ September 3, 10, 17 & 24 (Tuesdays)
🕕 2:30pm to 4:30pm 
📍The Village, 100 College Drive, North Bay
📝info@alzheimernorthbay.com | 705-495-4342

Espanola 
🗓️ September 4, 11, 18 & 25 (Wednesdays)
🕕 10:00am to 12:00pm 
📍Espanola Public Library, 
245 Avery Drive, Espanola
📝info@alzheimersudbury.ca | 705-560-0603

Public Education

Our Public Education initiatives are offered completely free of charge, providing a diverse range of opportunities including informative presentations, comprehensive trainings, immersive simulations and educational booths. 

Explore our engaging General Presentations: 

  • Introduction to Dementia & Effective Communication
  • Understanding Brain and Behavior in Dementia
  • Overview of Alzheimer Society Programs and Services

Enhance your knowledge and skills with our specialized Trainings:

  • Dementia-Friendly Training
  • First Responder Training: Finding Your Way
  • Direct Healthcare Professionals Training
    *Please note that at this time, GPA Training is not available. Please visit: https://ageinc.ca/gpaelearning/

Experience firsthand the challenges of dementia through our Simulation:

  • Dementia Simulation

📄🔗Click here to access our Public Education offerings, kindly complete and submit our Education Request Form.


 

 

Programs and services

Learn more about the support programs, educational resources and referral services we offer to help support persons living the dementia journey.

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Dementia resources

The Alzheimer Society provides many resources for people living with dementia, family members, caregivers, healthcare providers and more.

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Information in other languages

The Alzheimer Society of Canada presents all its information in English and French. The links below provide information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in other languages.

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