Education Hour Programs - Online
Join us for our free online learning sessions on ZOOM! Alzheimer Society of Huron Perth Public Education Coordinators Jeanette Sears and Christy Bannerman will cover the topics we are most often asked about - Dementia Basics, Brain Health, and more. View our list of topics and dates - and register today!
For more information about our education programs, contact:
Clinton site: Jeanette Sears or call 519-482-1482/1-800-561-5012
Perth site: Christy Bannerman or call 519-271-1910 / 1-888-797-1882
Your Journey of Support Starts Here - April 5
Wednesday, April 5: 10 - 11:00 am
Join Christy Bannerman and Jeanette Sears from the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth for a discussion about resources available for people and families living with dementia in Huron and Perth counties. Education, Support and Recreation are all part of living well with dementia. Find out how you can benefit from what we have to offer.
This session takes place online using Zoom. Pre-register by clicking here. For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 519-482-1482 /519-271-1910
Caregiving 101 - starts April 5
Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26: 2:00 pm
Dealing with the Feelings. Becoming a caregiver is a significant change that often leaves little time to process. Take some time to equip yourself for this journey with this 4-week program. Topics include Caregiver Stress, Grief & Loss, and Feelings of Guilt.
Join us on Zoom. Pre-register by clicking here.For more information, email Christy or call 519-271-1910 / 1-888-797-1882.
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)? - April 11
Tuesday, April 11 at 1:30 pm
This session reviews common questions about Mild Cognitive Impairment: What is MCI? How is it different than dementia? We will also discuss resources available at the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth.
This session takes place online using Zoom. Pre-register by clicking here. For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 519-482-1482 /519-271-1910
10 Warning Signs - April 13
Thursday, April 13, 1:30 and 7:00 pm
10 Warning Signs: Should I be Worried? – Learn to identify common early signs of dementia and explore the difference between early signs of dementia and common age-related memory changes. This session takes place online on Zoom:
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 519-482-1482 /519-271-1910
Types of Dementia - April 20
Thursday, April 20, 1:30 and 7:00 pm
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia? This session provides an introduction to the most common types of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular, Lewy Body, Frontal Temporal, and mixed dementia.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 519-482-1482 /519-271-1910
8 A's of Cognitive Change - April 27
Thursday, April 27, 1:30 and 7:00 pm
This session explains common cognitive changes people with dementia experience. We will describe these changes as a shift in perception - a shift in the way many people with dementia see and navigate the world.
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 519-482-1482 /519-271-1910
Your Journey of Support Starts Here - May 3
Wednesday, May 3: 10 - 11:00 am
Join Christy Bannerman and Jeanette Sears from the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth for a discussion about resources available for people and families living with dementia in Huron and Perth counties. Education, Support and Recreation are all part of living well with dementia. Find out how you can benefit from what we have to offer.
This session takes place online using Zoom. Pre-register by clicking here. For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 519-482-1482 /519-271-1910
Research Update with Dr. Borrie - May 2
Tuesday, May 2, 2:00 pm
Join us for a Research Update with Dr. Borrie from Parkwood Hospital in London. Register for this event by clicking here.
For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 519-482-1482 | 519-271-1910
Communication Tips - May 4
Thursday, May 4, 1:30 and 7:00 pm
This session looks at how communication changes due to dementia can affect day-to-day experiences – and offers some starting points to improve connections.This session takes place online on Zoom:
For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 519-482-1482 /519-271-1910
Brain Health 101 - May 9
Tuesday, May 9, 1:30 pm
Join us to discuss ways to incorporate healthy brain choices into your everyday life - including some of the latest research on nutrition and exercise. Everyone can benefit – you are never too young or too old!
Join us on Zoom. Pre-register by clicking here. For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 519-482-1482 /519-271-1910
Demystifying Memory Clinics - May 18
Thursday, May 18:1:30 pm
What happens at a Memory Clinic? How many people will be there? Help take the fear out of the Memory Clinic appointment. Find out what to expect at that important memory clinic appointment. Bring your questions! Join us on ZOOM. Register by clicking here.
For more information, email Christy or 519-271-1910 / 1-888-797-1882
How is Dementia Diagnosed? - May 25
Thursday, May 25: 1:30 pm
What is involved in a dementia diagnosis process? Why is my experience so different than someone else with the same diagnosis? Join us on ZOOM! Register by clicking here.
For more information, email Christy or 519-271-1910 / 1-888-797-1882.
Your Journey of Support Starts Here - June 7
Wednesday, June 7: 10 - 11:00 am
Join Christy Bannerman and Jeanette Sears from the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth for a discussion about resources available for people and families living with dementia in Huron and Perth counties. Education, Support and Recreation are all part of living well with dementia. Find out how you can benefit from what we have to offer. This session takes place online using Zoom.
For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 519-482-1482 /519-271-1910
Let's Talk About...Women and Alzheimer's disease - June 20
Tuesday, June 20: 1:30 pm
Why do women receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease at a rate higher than men? Genetics? Hormones? Why is Sleep so important to brain health? Does having dementia affect sleep? Register once to attend one - or all - of these topics. Register by clicking here.
For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 519-482-1482 | 519-271-1910
Let's Talk About...Sleep and Brain Health - June 27
Tuesday, June 27: 1:30 pm
Why is Sleep so important to brain health? Does having dementia affect sleep? Join Christy and Jeanette for Let's Talk About...a weekly series of one-hour discussion and research updates. Register once to attend one - or all - of these topics. Register by clicking here.
For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 519-482-1482 | 519-271-1910
Let's Talk About...Nutrition and Brain Health - July 4
Tuesday, July 4: 1:30 pm
How do our food choices support our brain health – for better or worse Join Christy and Jeanette for Let's Talk About...a weekly series of one-hour discussion and research updates. Register once to attend one - or all - of these topics. Register by clicking here.
For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 519-482-1482 | 519-271-1910
Let's Talk About...Incontinence and Dementia - July 11
Tuesday, July 11: 1:30 pm
Changes in routine are a common part of living with dementia – and incontinence may be one of the biggest changes. Let’s start the conversation! Join Christy and Jeanette for Let's Talk About...a weekly series of one-hour discussion and research updates. Register once to attend one - or all - of these topics. Register by clicking here.
For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 519-482-1482 | 519-271-1910
Let's Talk About...Sensory Changes and Dementia - July 18
Tuesday, July 18: 1:30 pm
Sensory changes can change day-to-day life for many people with dementia. What is changing and how can we help? Join Christy and Jeanette for Let's Talk About...a weekly series of one-hour discussion and research updates. Register once to attend one - or all - of these topics. Register by clicking here.
For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 519-482-1482 | 519-271-1910