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.

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 Jeanette or Christy 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 impact of Young Onset Dementia: dementia diagnosed in individuals under the age of 65. 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.

Brain Health – August 20

Wednesday, August 20, 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. Click here to register.

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

Brain Chemistry and Happiness - August 27

Wednesday, August 27, 1:30 pm
Learn more about four key brain chemicals: dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. Discover what they do, how they impact dementia, and how to boost levels for our emotional health. Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

For more information, email Christy 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.

WORLD ALZHEIMER'S DAY EDUCATION EVENT: 

Lunch & Learn for Health Professionals – starts SEPT 23

Mondays, September 23, 30 & October 7, 12 - 1:00 pm
This 3-week lunch hour condensed course reviews Dementia Basics, Communication Skills, and a Review of Programs and Services available at the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth to help the people you serve. Join us for one or all three sessions. 
Join us on ZOOM. Click here to register.

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