Education Hour Programs - Online

Join us for free online learning sessions on ZOOM! Alzheimer Society 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!

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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

See our upcoming Memory and Aging Programs here.

Dementia Basics: Communication Tips – May 20 

Tuesday, May 20: 1:30 & 7:00 pm 

Learn how communication changes due to dementia can affect day-to-day experiences – and some starting points to improve connections. Join us on ZOOM.

Click here to register for 1:30 pm session
Click here to register for 7:00 pm session

For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.

Updates in Research & Medication – May 27 

Tuesday, May 27: 1:30 & 7:00 pm 

So much is happening in the world of research and medications for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia! Tune in to hear the latest news on both.

Click here to register for 1:30 pm session
Click here to register for 7:00 pm session

For more information, email Jeanette or Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.

Your Journey of Support Starts Here - June 4

Wednesday, June 4, 10:00 am

Join Christy Bannerman and Jeanette Sears from the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth to discuss resources available for people and families living with dementia in Huron and Perth counties. Find out how you can benefit from what we have to offer. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 1-800-561-5012.

Care-Partners: Dealing with the Feelings - June 3 - 24

Tuesdays, June 3,10,17 & 24, 2 - 3:30 pm

Becoming a caregiver is a significant change, leaving little time to process. As a follow-up to Dementia Basics, this program supports care-partners in managing the emotional aspects of their new role. Take time to equip yourself for this journey with this 4-week program. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

  • June 3: What is a Care-Partner?
  • June 10: Care-Partner Stress
  • ​​​​June 17: Grief and Loss
  • ​​​June 24: Guilt and other Tough Emotions. 

​​​​​​​For more information, email Christy or call 1-800-561-5012.

Let's Talk About..Types of Dementia

For our 2025 "Let's Talk About..." series, we are focusing on the types of dementia. Join us for one - or all - of these one hour sessions to find out more. Register for each one below. 

For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 1-800-561-5012.

Let's Talk About: Alzheimer's disease - July 2

Wednesday, July 2, 1:30 pm

Our first session will include an overview of the series with a focus on Alzheimer's disease. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

Let's Talk About: Vascular Dementia - July 9

Wednesday, July 9, 1:30 pm

Our second session will focus on Vascular dementia and discuss the heart-brain connection. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

Let's Talk About: Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's disease - July 16

Wednesday, July 16, 1:30 pm

Our third session looks at Lewy Body Dementia and the connection with Parkinson's disease. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

Let's Talk About: Frontal Temporal Dementia - July 23

Wednesday, July 23, 1:30 pm

Our fourth session looks at the group of diseases that fall under the umbrella of Frontal Temporal Dementia. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

Let's Talk About: Young Onset Dementia - July 30

Wednesday, July 30, 1:30 pm

Our final session looks at the group of diseases that fall under the umbrella of Frontal Temporal Dementia. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

What is MCI? - August 6

Wednesday, August 6, 1:30 pm

This session answers common questions about Mild Cognitive Impairment: What is MCI? How is it different than dementia?  What resources are available at the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth? Join us on Zoom. Click here to register. 

For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 1-800-561-5012.

Your Journey of Support Starts Here - Sept 3

Wednesday, September 3, 10:00 am

Join Christy Bannerman and Jeanette Sears from the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth to discuss resources available for people and families living with dementia in Huron and Perth counties. Find out how you can benefit from what we have to offer. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

For more information, email Christy or Jeanette or call 1-800-561-5012.