Education Opportunities
We offer various learning opportunities to help families and friends continue to enhance their knowledge of dementia. These sessions will be hosted by an Alzheimer Society staff member either in-person or online.
Online Webinars
Our online webinars offer engaging, informative sessions on a wide range of topics related to dementia and caregiving that you can access from the comfort of your own home.
Webinars are open to the public. You do not need to be a registered client to attend. To register, simply click on the link to register for any session that interests you below:
► Overview of Dementia
This presentation is all about understanding dementia. It aims to increase our understanding of the various types of dementia that exist, including both reversible and irreversible types, as well as the symptoms of dementia. It will also explore how Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, impacts the brain and how it is likely to progress.
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 10:30 – 11:30 am
Who should attend: Open to everyone!
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► Enhancing Communication
This education session will help care partners, family and friends supporting persons with dementia to identify and understand changes in communication that often result from brain changes. Participants will learn tips and strategies for making communication more successful.
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Who should attend: Care partners, family members, and friends of people living with dementia
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► Understanding Changing Behaviours in Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can impact the brain in many ways. As a result of brain changes, people living with dementia may experience physical, emotional, mental, and cognitive changes. They may also experience behavioural changes. The symptoms of dementia can affect how a person will think and act. In this education session, we will explore the most common behaviour changes that can occur in dementia, and some tips and strategies for understanding and addressing them.
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Who should attend: Care partners, family members, and friends of people living with dementia
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► Aging and the Senses
In this presentation we will explore the typical age-related changes that may occur across our five senses as we get older. We’ll discuss the ways in which declines in our vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch may impact the way that we perceive and navigate our environments. Furthermore, we’ll talk about how these sensory changes can affect those living with dementia, using case studies to help us to understand and identity issues related to the person’s ability to carry out their activities of daily living.
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 10:30 – 11:30 am
Who should attend: Care partners, family members, and friends of people living with dementia
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► Be Prepared: What Happens When a Person Living with Dementia Goes Missing
The person with dementia you're supporting can become lost no matter how careful you are, and it's not always possible to predict when it might happen. In this workshop, you will learn about the “Finding Your Way Ontario” initiative which is all about learning how to live safely with dementia. There are ways to lower the chance of going missing, by recognizing the risk and by being proactive by planning ahead.
Topics Covered Include:
- Learning about the risk
- Exploring the benefits of staying active in the community
- Reducing the risk: Locating Devices, Vulnerable Persons Registry, Identification Strategies (ie: Medic Alert)
- Having a plan: The Finding Your Way ID Kit
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 - 10:30 – 11:30 am
Who should attend: Care partners, family members, and friends of people living with dementia
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► Preparing for the Holidays
For people living with dementia, and their caregivers, the holiday season can sometimes be a stressful and overwhelming time. With some modifications to our regular traditions, we can make the holidays more enjoyable for everyone. This presentation explores some helpful holiday tips that can make this season as stress-free as possible!
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 - 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Who should attend: Care partners, family members, and friends supporting persons living with dementia
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► Care Partner Loss and Grief
Explore the concept of ambiguous loss, develop coping strategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person living with dementia.
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2026 - 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Who should attend: Care partners, family members, and friends supporting persons living with dementia
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Multi-Week Workshops
Multi-week Workshops are for registered clients of the Alzheimer Society. Please click on the helpful links below for more information, and speak with your Alzheimer Society Counsellor to register.
► Is This Grief or Something Else?: A Series for Care Partners of Those Living with Dementia - PETERBOROUGH
Caring for someone living with dementia can bring up complex and often unexpected emotions, leaving you wondering if what you’re feeling is grief—or something else. You don’t have to navigate it alone. We invite you to join us in exploring these experiences together. This discussion-based group supports caregivers of individuals living with dementia. It provides emotional validation and connection through peer support and guided companioning. This group is facilitated by one of our Volunteer Facilitators who is also a Bereavement Educator.
Topics will include: Understanding Ambiguous & Anticipatory Grief, Emotional Contradictions, Identity & Relationship Changes, Sustaining Yourself Through Chronic Caregiving, Finding Strength & Meaning, Exploring Grief Through Art Therapy
Dates: Wednesdays – September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Who Should Attend: Care partners, family, and friends who are supporting someone living with dementia.
Please contact your Alzheimer Society Counsellor to register.
Click here for more information and how to register
► Care Essentials: A First Link® Learning Series for Care Partners - COBOURG
In this 4-week program, participants will explore how brain changes affect behaviour, learn problem-solving and communication strategies, and discover ways to support daily activities of the person living with dementia. Additional resources for care partners will also be shared.
Dates: Mondays – September 14, 21, 28, and October 5, 2026 from 1:00 – 3:30 pm (October 19 is a back-up date, if needed)
Who Should Attend: Care partners, family, and friends supporting persons living with dementia
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► First Steps: A First Link® Learning Series for Care Partners - PETERBOROUGH
First Steps is a four-week learning series that offers an overview of the dementia journey. Learn about different types of dementia, how brain changes impact daily life, and explore coping strategies to help you plan for the future. Research shows that early education leads to better outcomes.
Dates: Tuesdays - September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2026 from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (October 27 is a back-up date, if needed)
Who Should Attend: Persons in the early stages of dementia, family members or friends.
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► Taking Control of Our Lives - A Self-Management Program - PORT HOPE
This 8-week program supports people living with dementia and their care partners to help them adapt to changes and develop positive strategies for living well with dementia. Participants have an opportunity to share and connect with others while developing skills to help them feel more empowered to take control of their lives while living with dementia.
Dates: Mondays, October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Who Should Attend: Persons in early stages of dementia and their care partners.
Click here for more information and how to register
► Care Essentials: A First Link® Learning Series for Care Partners - PETERBOROUGH
In this 4-week program, participants will explore how brain changes affect behaviour, learn problem-solving and communication strategies, and discover ways to support daily activities of the person living with dementia. Additional resources for care partners will also be shared.
Dates: Tuesdays - November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2026 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (December 15 is a back-up date, if needed)
Who Should Attend: Care partners, family, and friends supporting persons living with dementia
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► Care in the Later and End-of-Life Stages: A First Link® Learning Series - ONLINE
Care in the Later Stages is a 3-week learning series that is designed to help family members and friends of persons with dementia understand what to expect in the later and end-of-life stages of the dementia journey. Participants will learn strategies to prepare for these stages, ways to enhance the quality of life for the person with dementia, and helpful approaches to promoting their own self care.
Dates: Wednesdays - November 18, 25, December 2, 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (December 9 is a back-up date if needed)
Who Should Attend: Care partners, family members and friends of people living with dementia.
Click here for more information and how to register
In-Person Seminars
In-Person Seminars are for registered clients of the Alzheimer Society. Please click on the helpful links below for more information, and speak with your Alzheimer Society Counsellor to register.
► Considering the Move to a Long-Term Care Home – MINDEN
As a care partner, there may come a time when you begin to consider the move to a long-term care home for the person with dementia you are supporting. You may be considering the move for a variety of reasons. In this education session, we will explore various factors to consider when making the decision about the right time for a move to long-term care.
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Who should attend: Care partners, family, and friends of people living with dementia.
Please contact your Alzheimer Society Counsellor to register.
Click here for more information and how to register
► Enhancing Communication – APSLEY
This education session will help care partners, family and friends supporting persons with dementia to identify and understand changes in communication that often result from brain changes. Participants will learn tips and strategies for making communication more successful.
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Who should attend: Care partners, family, and friends of people living with dementia.
Please contact your Alzheimer Society Counsellor to register.
Click here for more information and how to register
Virtual Reality
► What’s It Like for EDIE? A Workshop for Care Partners - HALIBURTON
The Educational Dementia Immersive Experience (EDIE) is a free 3-hour workshop designed for care partners and family members of people living with dementia. This immersive experience enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia using high-quality virtual reality technology. The workshop enhances your knowledge of dementia while exploring helpful strategies to support the person to live well and more confidently with dementia.
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Who Should Attend: Care partners, family members and friends of people living with dementia
Click here for more information and how to register
► What’s It Like for EDIE? A Workshop for Care Partners - PETERBOROUGH
The Educational Dementia Immersive Experience (EDIE) is a free 3-hour workshop designed for care partners and family members of people living with dementia. This immersive experience enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia using high-quality virtual reality technology. The workshop enhances your knowledge of dementia while exploring helpful strategies to support the person to live well and more confidently with dementia.
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Who Should Attend: Care partners, family members and friends of people living with dementia
Click here for more information and how to register
Art Therapy Workshops
► Creative Expression for Care Partner Well-Being: A Creative Series for Care Partners - LINDSAY
This art therapy series focuses on self-care and relaxation. We will explore a variety of themes including identity, resiliency, and community with a post-graduate art therapy student, working under the supervision of a Registered Canadian Art Therapist. Your facilitator will guide you through exploring how creative expression can support your well-being. No prior art experience or talent is needed, only a willingness to try something new!
Dates: Mondays - September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26, 2026. Please choose from one of the following:
- Morning session: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Afternoon session: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Who Should Attend: Care partners of people living with dementia
Click here for more information and how to register
► Creative Care: A Men's Art Therapy Series - PETERBOROUGH
Through art-based activities, participants will come together in community with peers who understand the unique experience of being a male care partner. Designed with you in mind, this series invites you to explore creative expression as a way to support your well-being while connecting with others who share similar journeys. Facilitated by student art psychotherapist Quinn Cochrane, the series offers a supportive and reflective space for connection and sharing. Quinn is currently studying with CiiAT and works under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Canadian Art Therapist. No art experience needed, only a willingness to try something new.
Dates: Wednesdays - November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2026 - 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Who Should Attend: Care partners of people living with dementia
Tips for How To Access Our Online Education Sessions
If you would like to participate in our online programs, please:
- Use a computer, tablet or iPad to install Zoom Workplace (click here for instructions):
- On a computer, go to the Zoom Download Center to download and install the platform. It’s safe, easy and free!
- On an iPad, go to the App Store and install Zoom Workplace.
- On a tablet, go to the Google Play Store and install Zoom Workplace.
- Choose any online educational opportunity from the list of online webinars above and click "Click here to register"
- You will be sent a confirmation email with the instructions for accessing your session.
- If you have questions about the Zoom platform, please email Sarah Cook ([email protected]) for more detailed instructions.
To watch our past online sessions, please check out our Video Resources page.
Video Resources
To watch our past online sessions, please check out our Video Resources page.