dementia /dementia/taxonomy/term/510/all en Training Students in Caring Spaces /dementia/article/training-students-caring-spaces <p>"I believe that older adults are often overlooked in our society. As our population ages, it's becoming increasingly clear that they need and deserve more support. They represent an incredible generation full of wisdom, rich life experiences and amazing stories to share. I love being able to support them, and if I can make even a small difference in their day, that feels like a success to me," says Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 student Ashley McCarthy-Sinasac.</p> Wed, 21 May 2025 13:39:02 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 4802 at /dementia Caring Conversations: Positive aspects of caregiving /dementia/channels/event/caring-conversations-positive-aspects-caregiving-364669 <p><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations/caring-conversations-past-episodes"><em><strong>Caring Conversations</strong></em></a> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from ex</p> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:52:25 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 3275 at /dementia Caring Conversations: Hygiene challenges in dementia /dementia/channels/event/caring-conversations-hygiene-challenges-dementia-361464 <p><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations"><em><strong>Caring Conversations</strong></em></a> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask quest</p> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:42:45 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 1984 at /dementia Caring Conversations: A series of emotions - how to manage sadness, anger and uncertainty /dementia/channels/event/caring-conversations-series-emotions-how-manage-sadness-anger-and-uncertainty-355352 <p><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations/caring-conversations-past-episodes"><em><strong>Caring Conversations</strong></em></a> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from ex</p> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:36:51 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1213 at /dementia Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Cares: Strategies to improve participation in activities for people living with dementia  /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-strategies-improve-participation-activities-people-living-dementia-354130 <p>Join us on <strong>January 24th</strong> at noon for the next <a href="/dementia/resources/mcgill-cares-webcasts"><strong>Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Cares</strong></a> webcast to support informal caregivers.</p> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:17:39 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1087 at /dementia Public Lecture: Let’s talk about dementia /dementia/channels/event/public-lecture-lets-talk-about-dementia-354107 <b>Public Lecture: Let’s talk about dementia</b> Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Ç€ 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:03:30 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 1085 at /dementia Caring Conversations: Questions caregivers ask themselves /dementia/channels/event/caring-conversations-questions-caregivers-ask-themselves-353802 <p><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations/caring-conversations-past-episodes"><em><strong>Caring Conversations</strong></em></a> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from ex</p> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:53:21 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1049 at /dementia Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Cares: Hygiene and dementia /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-hygiene-and-dementia-352807 <p>Join us on <strong>November 29th</strong> at noon for the next <em><strong><a href="/dementia/resources/mcgill-cares-webcasts">Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Cares</a></strong></em> webcast to support informal caregivers.</p> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:16:58 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 981 at /dementia Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 experts answer your questions: Exploring associations between cardiac and cerebral health /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-experts-answer-your-questions-exploring-associations-between-cardiac-and-cerebral-health-352664 <p>The Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Dementia Education Program has partnered with AVC-Aphasie Laval to offer a series of free public lectures on neurocognitive disorders.</p> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:10:08 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 967 at /dementia Let's talk about dementia (public lecture in Coaticook) /dementia/channels/event/lets-talk-about-dementia-public-lecture-coaticook-352612 <p><strong>LET'S TALK ABOUT DEMENTIA</strong></p> <p>This in-person public lecture aims to raise awareness and provide basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders.</p> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:25:47 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 963 at /dementia The importance of participating in activities /dementia/channels/event/importance-participating-activities-352003 <p>The Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Dementia Education Program has partnered with AVC-Aphasie Laval to offer a series of free public lectures on neurocognitive disorders.</p> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:53:29 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 914 at /dementia Caring Conversations: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour /dementia/channels/event/caring-conversations-dementia-and-inappropriate-sexual-behaviour-352109 <p><strong><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations">Caring Conversations</a></strong> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.</p> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:52:02 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 924 at /dementia Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Cares: Let's Talk About Walking /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-lets-talk-about-walking-351191 <p>Join us on <strong>October 4th</strong> at noon for the next <em><strong><a href="/dementia/resources/mcgill-cares-webcasts">Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Cares</a></strong></em> webcast to support informal caregivers.</p> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:13:15 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 886 at /dementia Caring Conversations: Hygiene and Dementia /dementia/channels/event/caring-conversations-hygiene-and-dementia-351303 <p><strong>Caring Conversations</strong> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.</p> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:07:21 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 889 at /dementia Understanding and Navigating the Journey of Dementia /dementia/channels/event/understanding-and-navigating-journey-dementia-351238 <p><strong>Understanding and Navigating the Journey of Dementia</strong><br /> October 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.<br /> Monkland Community Center</p> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:14:16 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 888 at /dementia