Dementia Education
Virtual Event

Dementia Basics

About This Program

You’ll also learn about dementia resources in the community that you can access.

The following topics will be covered in this 6 part series:

Part 1: The Aging Brain

Part 2: Types of Dementia

Part 3: Research in Dementia

Part 4: Understanding Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms

Part 5: Management of the Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Part 6: The Caregiving Experience

You can also view a video of this program.

Details

Presented By

The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County

Date and Time

Mondays, June 19th to July 31st (excluding July 3rd)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Cost

No charge

Location

Virtual

What You Can Expect

1

Learn about dementia from local and leading experts

2

Access the most reliable, evidenced-based, current and expert sources of information on dementia in our region

3

Understand the science of dementia and equip yourself for success

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