Webinars

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 Planning for dementia-friendly travel
Wednesday, May 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT

While people diagnosed with dementia can continue to live well and enjoy the world through travel, careful planning is needed to ensure safety.  

In this webinar, we will: 

• Explore the impact of dementia on travelling 
• Discuss challenges and safety concerns 
• Provide tips for safe travel 

Join us to gain valuable insights and strategies to make travel safe and enjoyable for people living with dementia. Click here to register

Research connects I When dementia runs in the family  
Wednesday, May 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT

In this webinar, Emily Dwosh, a genetic counsellor at the UBC Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders (UBCH-CARD) joins us to discuss genetic counselling, testing and research updates as it relates to dementia. 

In this webinar, participants will learn about: 

• The role of genetics in Alzheimer disease and other dementias 
• The availability and implications of genetic testing for Alzheimer disease and other dementia 
• How genetic counsellors support individuals and families affected by dementia 
• The potential use of gene therapy for hereditary forms of dementia  
• Insights from Emily Dwosh’s extensive clinical practice and experience as a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Medical Genetics  

Join us to gain a better understanding of genetic testing and its potential to shape the future of dementia care and treatment. Click here to register

Webinar I What is dementia? 
Wednesday, June 4 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT

This webinar provides a basic overview of how dementia affects an individual’s brain and behaviour.

General topics include: 

• Different types of dementia
• Stages and progressions of dementia 
• Dispelling common myths 

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and learn how to better support people living with dementia. Click here to register

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

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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].