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  • Anne Baltimore Story

    Please listen along as Anne shares her story about her mother who was diagnosed with dementia and their family's journey through the progression.

  • Early Stage: Exploring the Experience of Dementia Session 1

    Someone with dementia will help you understand dementia from their perspective - how it feels, the challenges they face and how they maintain hope. You will also be introduced to the concept of person-centered care and learn about healthy life style choices for people with dementia.

  • Be Ready for an Emergency Department Visit

    Dr. Kathleen Hunter and Dr. Belinda Parke discuss ways to be prepared in the case a visit to an Emergency Department is necessary. Whether it is a planned admission or an unexpected emergency visit, the unfamiliar noises and activities of a hospital can be especially upsetting for a person living with dementia. Preparation can improve … Continued

  • Early Stage: You as a Care Partner Session 2

    Learn what you might expect in your role as a family care partner from an experienced family member who has completed this journey. Find out how your role might impact your relationship with your family member, what emotions you might experience and what challenges you might face. Start planning how to care for yourself during … Continued

  • Early Stage: Understanding Dementia Session 3

    A geriatrician will explain the medical management of the disease including types of dementia, diagnosis, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and progression.

  • Roger Marple Live Meeting

    Please join us as Roger shares his story of his journey with Alzheimer's disease. We will then open up the live meeting for a Q & A portion with Roger.

  • Early Stage: Planning Ahead Session 4

    A lawyer will explain the legal and financial documents you need to get done in the early stage while the person with the disease has capacity to make decisions and make their wishes be known. You will have a chance to examine the barriers that often prevent planning ahead.

  • Solving Alzheimer’s disease: A search for the Holy Grail!

    Dr. Jack Jhamandas will speak on current research being done with Alzheimer Disease and related dementia. Dr. Jhamandas is currently a Distinguished University Professor in the Division of Neurology at the University of Alberta. He is a practicing neurologist and neuroscientist whose research interests focus on misfolded proteins in Alzheimer's and prion diseases and aspects … Continued

  • Depression and Care Partner Burnout

    Join us to hear Dr. Hannah Cherniawsky BMSc, MD of the University of Alberta speak on care partner burnout. She is the current leader of the Health Savvy Seniors Initiative. The initiative aims to educate and empower seniors to be active members of their health care team. Then we will have a presentation on depression, … Continued

  • What Matters Most!

    Please note this meeting will start at 7pm CDT as it is being hosted from Manitoba. Join us for the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba's live meeting with Heather Ann Dixon, Legal Counsel. She will discuss the importance of having an up to date will, power of attorney and health care directive. She will review why … Continued