This workshop provides an overview of the relationship between dementia and epilepsy, as well as the various types of seizures. It will focus on how to notice signs of a seizure and what to do if a seizure occurs. This workshop is a collaboration between the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and NeuroBridge, a University of Toronto medical student club dedicated to bridging neuroscience education and community engagement.

Learning Objectives:

• understand the relationship between dementia and epilepsy
• understand the various types of seizures
• learn how to support a person living with dementia who experiences seizures