Calendar
Webinars
Events
January 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
UHN Caregiver Talks: The latest news in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
This presentation will review the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and Frontotemporal dementia.
Audiences:
January 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Disease-Modifying Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease in Canada: What They Mean for People Living with Dementia and their Families
This webinar will focus on how rehabilitation and technology can help people living with dementia stay at home longer and live more independently.
April 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Reducing Dementia Risk and Slowing Dementia Progression
This webinar will explore ways to reduce the risk of developing dementia, supported by healthy brain aging. It will introduce what brain health is, as well as ways to maintain brain health as we age, and slow down progression of dementia.
June 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Disease: What is it and Who is at Risk?
This webinar will explain what Alzheimer’s Disease is, how it is distinguished from other forms of dementia, and who might be at higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease. It will introduce how to address these risk factors, as well as existing treatments to mitigate the neurodegenerative disease.
August 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Recognizing Symptoms, Understanding Treatments, and Updates on the Latest Research
This webinar will explain what Parkinson’s Disease is, how it is related to dementia, risk factors associated with Parkinson’s Disease, and strategies/support for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. It will introduce how to address these risk factors, as well as existing treatments.
The webinar will also explore a study at Baycrest in Toronto that is looking for participants. The study looks at how people living with dementia and their care partners access and use assistive technology products (e.g. reminder apps, safety devices).
February 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Reframing Guilt and Anger in Caregiving
AlzeducateThis workshop is to help care partners recognize and identify the causes of guilt and anger in caregiving and develop coping strategies to reframe guilt, anger and build resilience.
April 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
3Ds: Dementia, Delirium, and Depression
Learn about the 3 D's - Delirium, Depression and Dementia and how you can support the person you are caring for when they are experiencing any of these conditions.