Education Sessions
Join the best dementia-specific sessions for the public and caregivers in the Calgary region.
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.
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.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
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 23, 2025
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Talking About Dementia - Introduction to Dementia
Let's chat about dementia and learn the basics together!
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
10:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
Chat with an Expert: Seniors Housing Decisions
Learn when and how to start the care home conversation, with expert advice on planning, timing, and supporting your person’s transition.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Care Partner Strategies
Learn practical strategies to equip yourself with helpful communication and behaviour strategies.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Finding Community with Lewy Body Dementia
A warm, safe space to share, connect, and find support with others living with or caring for someone with Lewy Body Dementia.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Virtual Session
Real Talk
Join us to explore how we can better support people with dementia & their caregivers in times of stress, stigma & abuse.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Virtual Session
Care Partner Strategies
Learn practical strategies to equip yourself with helpful communication and behaviour strategies.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Women’s Health and Alzheimer’s Disease
Discover how menopause, hormones, and symptoms may influence Alzheimer’s risk and resilience in this engaging, interactive session.
Monday, November 24, 2025
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Virtual Session
Preparing for the Holidays
Learn about caring for someone living with dementia over the holidays!
New Nominal Fee for Education Sessions
As part of our commitment to providing high-quality, accessible dementia education, Alzheimer Calgary will be introducing a $15 fee for both 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.
