This workshop will provide family caregivers with an overview of Alzheimer’s disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease.

For family caregivers related to a person living with dementia.

Topics:

• Differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia
• Recognize the warning signs of dementia versus changes related to normal aging
• Learn how to get a diagnosis
• Identify ways to help reduce the stigma around dementia
• Workshop will be presented using Zoom.

Facilitator: Nouchine Davarpanah, Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Registration required. University of Toronto students, staff, faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and their partners are welcome. If you have any access needs to ensure your full participation in this event, please contact the Family Care Office and we will try our best to work with you and make appropriate arrangements.

Register online