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 We can be your guide: Get to know the Alzheimer Society of B.C. on January 14 and An introduction to brain health on December 17.

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 Dementia-friendly communities
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PST

Through the Dementia-Friendly Communities (DFC) initiative, we provide tools and education to help enable local governments, the professional sector, community groups and the general public to become dementia friendly. 

Join us to: 

  • Learn more about dementia 
  • Explore simple strategies that can create a more supportive, inclusive and welcoming community  

Click here to register

Lived experience panel I What you should know about dementia 
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PST

Everyone’s experience with dementia is different, but there are things some people living with dementia and caregivers think you should know about.  

Join us during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month for a panel discussion moderated and in conversation with lived experience partners. They will share more about their experience and how you can support people affected by dementia in your communities. 

 Click here to register

Webinar I Targeted strategies for dementia behaviours  
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PST

Join this webinar to learn specific strategies for responding to behaviours that dementia caregivers often ask about, including: 

  • Wanting to go home 
  • Word salad  
  • False memories 
  • And more 

Click here to register

Webinar I Supporting friends on the dementia journey 
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PST

Join us for our weekly Wednesday webinar to: 

  • Explore how to support a friend who is living with dementia or caring for someone who is 
  • Gain insight into the impacts of dementia 
  • Learn how you can continue to show up and offer support  

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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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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