Dementia Education

In-person Event
Learn from our guest educator, German Chique-Alfonzo, about the science and associated behaviours of dementia; the latest evidence-based research and practices; and as well as information regarding community resources.  This is a an educational special edition of the Renfrew Coffee Club.

Dementia Education

Virtual Event
Legal and financial planning information session to help prepare for today and tomorrow. Learn about how to managing finances, power of attorney, disability credits, taxes and more. The presentation is delivered by a experienced accountant

Dementia Education

Virtual Event
Learn about optimizing cognitive health through lifestyle choices and social support. This education sessions is intended for people who are experiencing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and their close family members/friends. MCI involves memory loss that is greater than expected for ones age but not enough to compromise ones ability to carry out daily activities.

Dementia Education

In-person Event
Les séances « Comprendre la démence » de la série éducative Démence-Lien s’adressent aux proches aidants de personnes ayant une démence.

Dementia Education

Virtual Event
Ask the experts: learn from local physicians and allied health professionals about the science of dementia, research, associated behaviours of dementia and community resources. This series is informed by the latest evidence-based research and practices.

Dementia Education

Virtual Event
Participate in a study to assess the age-friendliness and dementia inclusion of your community.

Dementia Education

Virtual Event
Caregiver burden is real. If you are a caring for a loved one living with dementia or a professional in the caregiving field- then this workshop is for you!

Dementia Education

Virtual Event
Dementia Inclusive Training is a 30-40 minute online certificate training module that sensitizes business and service providers and individuals to the needs of people living with dementia and their caregivers. Learn strategies for approaching and communicating with a person living with dementia, and gain perspective on environmental considerations to optimize your place of business for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Dementia Education

Video
Learn about the scope of dementia in Canada and our region, typical signs and symptoms and where to find help.

Dementia Education

Video
Learn about optimizing cognitive health through lifestyle choices and social support. This education sessions is intended for people who are experiencing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and their close family members/friends. MCI involves memory loss that is greater than expected for ones age but not enough to compromise ones ability to carry out daily activities.

Dementia Education

Video
1 in 5 Canadians has experience supporting a person living with dementia. Get practical tips for caring and communcating with a person living with dementia.

Dementia Education

Virtual Event
Dementia can be a life changing diagnosis. It is common for someone diagnosed with dementia and their care partners to have feelings of loss and grief as their life is changes as a result of a diagnosis. This education session is an introduction into what grief and loss can look like for people impacted by dementia. Learn about the different types of grief and loss, where to access supports, and how to support others.