Webinars

Learn about dementia from anywhere by participating in one of our live webinars – all you need is a computer, tablet or phone!

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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 Care at home: Moving from resistance to collaboration on March 13 and Research connects: What is dementia? on March 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

Dementia diagnosis: What's next?
Wednesday, March 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT

Explore how to navigate life after a dementia diagnosis alongside others who are also on the dementia journey. Discuss the disease’s impact on family, learn practical strategies to live well and access resources that are available at any stage of the disease. For caregivers and people living with dementia.
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Successfully navigating the move to more support in a retirement community
Wednesday, April 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT

Join us for a free webinar addressing the complexities families may encounter when transitioning a person living with dementia into different levels of support in a retirement  community. With a combined 20 years of experience assisting families in making care decisions, Jennifer Squair and Marie Lashley from Chartwell Retirement Residences will bring to light important considerations and support families to make choices that honor the experience of the person living with dementia while accommodating their family’s unique circumstances.
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Lived experience: Working with lived experience partners
Wednesday, April 10 from 2 to 3:30 PT

Lived experience partners help spread awareness about dementia by sharing their personal stories, experiences and perspectives. Join us to hear a panel of people living with dementia and caregivers share how partnering with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. has helped them find purpose and meaning on the dementia journey and learn how you can join our community of courage! For caregivers and people living with dementia.
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Considering the transition to long-term care
Wednesday, April 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT

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. For caregivers.
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You can also subscribe to receive regular webinar updates.
To learn more about other virtual education opportunities, click here.

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.

On-demand content

We host regular webinars on a range of topics related to living with dementia. You can access a selection of videos from previous webinars divided by theme.

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On-demand content

Dementia education

Learn about the different educational programs that we offer to help educate and empower people living with dementia and their families and friends.

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Upcoming webinar series: Health, wellness and dementia

British Columbia
March 31, 2023

People living with dementia may face various challenges that could prevent them from maintaining a healthy lifestyle. To address some of these challenges, we are hosting a webinar series in May, focusing on health and wellness in relation to dementia.

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health wellness and dementia webinar series