Education Sessions
Join the best dementia-specific sessions for caregivers, loved ones, professionals and more in Calgary and surrounding areas.
Events
Join us! We have events throughout the year where you can learn more about dementia and celebrate with us.
Professional Training
This training is designed to enhance the confidence, competence, and calmness of helping professionals when providing support and services for persons living with dementia and their care partners.
Contact us to discuss professional training opportunities.
Caregiver Sessions
In order to provide optimal care for the person with dementia and protect your own health in the process, we recommend exploring a range of educational workshops that will help prepare you to become a great caregiver and maintain quality of life.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Changes in Behavior
Learn about how a person living with dementia experiences and responds to the world.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Care Partner Strategies
Learn practical strategies to equip yourself with helpful communication and behaviour strategies.
Monday, September 21, 2026
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Lewy Body Dementia Care Partner Support Group - 6 Weeks
A 6-week support group for Lewy body dementia care partners to learn, share experiences, and build meaningful connections.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Talking About Dementia – Understanding Risk, Reducing Risk
Join us to explore dementia risk reduction, brain health, and the truth behind common medical myths.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
Chat with an Expert - Senior Living Housing Options
Learn about all the housing options available for older adults in Calgary, from independent living to long term care.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Virtual Session
Care Partner Strategies
Learn practical strategies to equip yourself with helpful communication and behaviour strategies.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Newly Diagnosed- The Path Forward - Oct 15 and 22
A two-session program for people recently diagnosed with dementia and their care partners to learn, plan and connect together.
Monday, October 26, 2026
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Chat with an Expert - Let's Talk Scams
Learn how to recognize scams, protect yourself and your person, and know what to do if fraud happens.
Thursday, November 12, 2026
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Care Partner Strategies
Learn practical strategies to equip yourself with helpful communication and behaviour strategies.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Virtual Session
Preparing For Holidays
Learn about caring for someone living with dementia over the holidays!
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Virtual Session
Care Partner Strategies
Learn practical strategies to equip yourself with helpful communication and behaviour strategies.
Nominal Fee for Some Education Sessions
As part of our commitment to providing high-quality, accessible dementia education, Alzheimer Calgary will be introducing a $15 fee for some in-person and virtual education sessions starting in July 2025.
This nominal fee will help us:
- Continue delivering meaningful learning experiences
- Cover some of the associated costs of providing these sessions
- Ensure the long-term sustainability of our education programs
You will see this fee reflected during the Eventbrite registration process.
We remain committed to accessibility. If cost presents a barrier to your participation, please reach out to us at 403-290-0110. We're happy to discuss options to ensure everyone can access our services.
Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support of Alzheimer Calgary's mission.
