Webinars
Learn about dementia from anywhere by participating in one of our live webinars – all you need is a computer, tablet or phone!
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 Getting to know dementia: What is dementia? on March 22 and Lived experience: Sensory experience of dementia on March 29.
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 Microsoft Teams to present our webinars. You will have the best experience if you download and install the Teams app.**
Upcoming webinars
Virtual panel discussion: Research connects: Understanding lecanemab, a B.C. perspective
Thursday, March 30 from 7 to 8 p.m.
In January 2023, the U.S. FDA approved lecanemab as a treatment for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. 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.
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Getting to know dementia: What is dementia?
Wednesday, April 5 from 2 to 3 p.m.
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.
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Focus on behaviour: Dressing and grooming
Wednesday, April 12 from 2 to 3 p.m.
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.
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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.