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 Webinar I What is dementia? on June 4 and Research connects I When dementia runs in the family on May 28.

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

Webinar I Using mindfulness to live well with dementia  
Wednesday, June 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT

There is so much about life, and a dementia diagnosis, that we can’t control. In this webinar, geriatric psychiatrist and certified mindfulness meditation teacher Dr. Liz Drance will: 

  • Guide participants through mindfulness practices 
  • Teach participants to meet challenges, like a dementia diagnosis, with wisdom and compassion 
  • Instruct participants on how to adjust their sails using mindful awareness 

Join us to learn how to support your ship when the stormy weather of cognitive change hits. Click here to register

Webinar I What’s next after a dementia diagnosis?
Wednesday, June 18 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT

Join us to explore how to navigate life after a dementia diagnosis. Alongside others also on the dementia journey, we will: 

  • Discuss the disease’s impact on family 
  • Learn practical strategies to live well 
  • Discover and access resources that are available at any stage of the disease 

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with others and find resources to support you through the dementia journey. Click here to register

Lived experience I The power of creative self-expression 
Wednesday, June 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT

Creative self-expression can help caregivers heal, build resilience and cope with grief and loss.  

In this panel discussion, caregivers will share how their personal creative outlets have helped them find solace, hope and strength on the dementia journey. 

 Click here to register

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 [email protected].

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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Webinars: Unlocking the power of communication

British Columbia
October 23, 2023

Our webinars aim to address communication challenges presented by dementia, offering education and insights to enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

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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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First Link® Dementia Helpline

The First Link® Dementia Helpline is for anyone affected by dementia, whether professionally or personally. Get the support you need, when you need it. Calling the Helpline has all the benefits of a referral from your health-care provider.

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