Webinars

How to register

To participate, click on the webinar time that works for your schedule – you'll be provided with instructions on how to sign in. If you register at least 24 hours before a session, you'll also receive an email reminder.

**Please note that we now use ZOOM to present our webinars. For the best experience, please download Zoom app in advance of the meeting. How to connect and join a Zoom meeting.**

Upcoming webinars

How can living with dementia affect your financial health? 
Wednesday, September 18 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Now that you are living with dementia or suspect dementia, what are the conversations you should be having with your Financial Advisor? Your income needs may change due to higher care expenses, potentially impacting your Old Age Security payments. Or you may want to reduce the financial risk of your investments. Ensure you and your Financial Advisor have the proper safeguards in place to protect your wishes in the future. Join us as we walk through real-life scenarios of the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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Town hall: B.C. votes dementia 2024: Hear from your political representatives.
Monday, September 23. 2024 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. PT
As we approach the election, we know that people living with dementia and those who support them will be looking to political parties to take action on dementia. This election, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is asking all parties in B.C. to commit to a fully funded dementia strategy to ensure people living with dementia can live as well as possible. To support people living in British Columbia in understanding what different parties will do for them on the topic of dementia, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. will be hosting an election focused Town Hall. Join our CEO, Jen Lyle, lived experience advocate, Jim Mann and representatives from each political party in B.C. for a special Q&A session as we discuss what candidates will do to better support people living with dementia this election. Learn more about our campaign and find other ways to get involved this election at BCVotesDementia.ca. Submit questions ahead of time via email here. 
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Bridging lived experience and research: An introduction to participating in clinical trials Wednesday, September 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Join our guest speakers, Alison Orth, Aisling Quigley and Aine Wilcox from REACH BC (www.reachbc.ca), to explore the essentials of clinical trials. Discover how they operate, the regulations that ensure their safety, and the meaningful role you can play by getting involved. Whether you're curious about volunteering or becoming a Patient Partner, you'll learn how your lived experience can shape research and drive innovation here in B.C. 
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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and dementia                                                            Wednesday, October 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT
Explore the facts, the complexities and the misconceptions surrounding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for people living with dementia with Dr. Stefanie Green, a leading MAiD practitioner and best-selling author. Dr. Green will provide an overview of MAiD and lead an in-depth discussion on MAiD in B.C., which will include potential eligibility and access for people diagnosed with dementia, and will answer commonly asked questions.
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For more information

If you have additional questions about our webinars and whether they're suitable for your needs, call the First Link® Dementia Helpline or email learnfromhome@alzheimerbc.org.