25 Courses
Courses for the General Public
Understanding Young Onset Dementia-A Panel Discussion
The Landmark Study, Volume 2 was released January 22, 2024, and is titled The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada. This report focuses on people living with dementia and care partners who are part of underrepresented and underserved populations.
In this on-demand learning module. Our panel of experts provide insights on:
✔️Explain young onset dementia, including its diagnostic criteria (under age 65), and distinguish it from dementia in older individuals by its unique challenges and symptoms.
✔️Examine the personal experiences and societal perceptions associated with young onset dementia.
✔️Analyze the current gaps in healthcare and social support systems for young onset dementia.
✔️Investigate the experiences of young caregivers supporting individuals with young onset dementia.
Panelists:
Sian Lockwood, Alzheimer Society of Canada
Dr. Mary Pat Sullivan, Nipissing University
Camryn Berry, Hospice Palliative Care Ontario
Debbie Keay, Hamilton Council on Aging & Community Member
Moderator:
Ngozi Iroanyah, Director of Health Equity and Access, Alzheimer Society of Ontario
Intended Audience: Everyone
This on-demand learning module focuses on Chapter 5 of the Landmark Study: Understanding Young Onset Dementia. It was created from an Alzheimer Society of Ontario Speaker Series presentation given on August 6, 2024.
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Update on Dementia Treatments: Current Options and Progress
This on-demand learning module includes information on the latest advances in Alzheimer's disease research and treatments, including new treatment options expected to soon be approved by Health Canada. The learning modules also highlights advocacy efforts undertaken by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario.
Presenters:
Dr. Carmela Tartaglia, University Health Network
Kyle Fitzgerald, Alzheimer Society of Ontario
Moderator:
Caroline Cameron
Host of Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey on SportsNet
Intended Audience: Everyone
*This on-demand learning module is based on the Alzheimer Society of Ontario Speaker Series presentation given to the public on January 23, 2024.
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Dementia 101: Basics
Learn about the difference between normal aging and dementia, the importance of a diagnosis, different types of dementia, the impact of changes to the brain, the progression of Alzheimer's disease, person-centred care and how the Alzheimer Society can help.
This course has been replaced with Overview of Dementia
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Dementia 102: Communication
Improve communication with the person living with dementia by learning about our desire to connect, our need for communication, how dementia changes communication and some creative communication strategies.
This course has been replaced with Supporting Communication
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Dementia 103: Behaviour
Improve your interactions with the person with dementia by learning to understand possible causes of behaviours and strategies to respond to behaviours.
Intended audience: Care Partners
Language: English
Estimated time: 60 minutes
Recommended prerequisites: Dementia 101: Basics, Dementia 102: Communication
