McGill Dementia Education Program

02/27/2026

Thank You for Joining Us!
On Wednesday, we were pleased to host a special community screening of Tough Old Broads, co-presented by the McGill University Research Centre for Studies in Aging and the McGill Dementia Education Program.

It was an inspirational film, and we are grateful to everyone who participated and helped make the afternoon so meaningful. Thank you as well to director Stacey Tenenbaum and Dr. Paolo Vitali for joining us.

If you missed the event, there’s another opportunity to watch the film at Cinéma du Parc on March 5. Visit their website for more information and tickets.
We look forward to seeing you at future events!
Tough Old Broads Documentary

02/27/2026

There are still spaces available to join this in-person support group offered by our colleagues at the Caregiver Grief Connection. Please see details bellow.

Grief can feel isolating, especially after caregiving, but healing often begins in connection. Group support offers space for family caregivers to be seen, understood, and supported by others who truly “get it.”

We are hosting a caregiver grief group beginning in one month for adults who are navigating life after caregiving. This 8-week in-person group is intentionally small to foster safety, trust, and meaningful dialogue.

📍 In-person in Montreal, Qc.
🗓 March 11 - April 29, 2026, Wednesday evenings
🗣 Language: English
Facilitated by Zelda Freitas, social worker and founding member of Caregiver Grief Connexion

If you are a bereaved caregiver or know someone who may benefit from this space, please share.

👉 Learn more and register here: https://caregivergrief.com/caregiver-grief-group/

Caregiver grief Connexion is funded by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, a program of the The Azrieli Foundation.

02/27/2026

Thank you CIUSSS Centre-Ouest Montréal / CIUSSS West-Central Montreal for sharing these free new tools to support mental health. ❤️

Découvrez une nouvelle plateforme conçue pour appuyer votre santé mentale — en tout temps et n’importe où!

Mes outils est une plateforme gratuite et sécuritaire qui vous aide à :
• mieux comprendre ses émotions;
• assurer le suivi de votre bien-être grâce à des outils simples et pratiques;
• accéder à des exercices guidés et à des stratégies d’autogestion de la santé;
• utiliser les ressources confidentielles, disponibles 24 heures sur 2 et 7 jours sur 7.

Accessible par le biais de votre téléphone ou de votre ordinateur, my tools vous permet de prendre soin de votre santé mentale à votre propre rythme.

➡️ Découvrez la plateforme : mesoutils.ca

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Discover a new platform designed to support your mental health—anytime, anywhere.

My tools is a free and secure digital platform that helps you:
• better understand your emotions
• track your well-being with simple, practical tools
• access guided exercises and self-care strategies
• use confidential resources available 24/7

Accessible on your phone or computer, my tools empowers you to take care of your mental health at your own pace.

➡️Discover the platform: https://mytools.ca

02/24/2026

Join us at the Douglas Hospital for a FREE screening of the new documentary on February 25 at 1 p.m. and please share this post in your networks!

Discover three amazing, trailblazing women (Kathrine Switzer, Sharon Farmer, and Siila Watt-Cloutier) who broke barriers and changed the world in their time, and who continue to pursue their passions today.

Tough Old Broads is more than a documentary — it will spark a movement of women, both young and old, to embrace their power, speak out, and demand attention.

This special screening is brought to you by the McGill University Dementia Education Program in collaboration with the McGill University Research Centre For Studies in Aging.

For more info and to reserve your tickets: https://mcgill.ca/x/5qq




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWVPdCx-Sms

Meet the three trailblazing women at the heart of Tough Old Broads: Kathrine Switzer, Sharon Farmer, and Siila Watt-Cloutier.🏃🏼‍♀️ Kathrine: When she becam...

02/19/2026

Our next Caring Conversation will take place on February 25th in English and will be moderated by social worker Lucy Barylak and professional coach and educator Joanne Besner.

A sandwich generation caregiver is responsible for caring for their own children as well as their aging parents or older dependents.

On this episode of Caring Conversations, Lucy and Joanne will discuss the significant emotional, financial and physical stress that sandwich generation caregivers may face as they juggle the needs of these two different generations. They will also discuss the role that grandparents may play in supporting their children in parenting. Lucy and Joanne will be joined by caregiver Janice Heft who will share how this role has impacted her relationships.

Caring Conversations: Sandwich Generation Caregivers
February 25, 2026 at 11 a.m. EST
Information and registration: https://mcgill.ca/x/5Sy

02/17/2026

Mark your calendars: Join us at the Douglas Hospital for a screening of the new documentary on February 25 at 1 p.m.

Discover three amazing, trailblazing women (Kathrine Switzer, Sharon Farmer, and Siila Watt-Cloutier) who broke barriers and changed the world in their time, and who continue to pursue their passions today.

Tough Old Broads is more than a documentary — it will spark a movement of women, both young and old, to embrace their power, speak out, and demand attention.

This special screening is brought to you by the McGill University Dementia Education Program in collaboration with the McGill University Research Centre For Studies in Aging.

For more info and to reserve your tickets: https://mcgill.ca/x/5qq

Tough Old Broads Documentary

Dear Community Members, You are invited to a special screening of the inspiring documentary Tough Old Broads, a film about trailblazing women redefining aging with purpose, strength, and courage. The film follows the journey of three remarkable women: Katherine Switzer, the first woman to officially...

02/11/2026

We are so excited to be launching this new initiative and are grateful for our important partnerships that will allow us offer services in clinical settings!

🧠💙 Espaces aidants : créer des ponts entre le milieu universitaire et la communauté pour soutenir les personnes vivant avec un trouble neurocognitif et leurs proches aidants bénéficie du soutien de l’Agence de la santé publique du Canada dans le cadre du programme Investissement en matière de démence 🇨🇦

Dirigée par le Programme de formation sur les troubles neurocognitifs de l’Université McGill sous la direction académique de José A. Morais, MD, scientifique senior à L’Institut, cette initiative fait partie des six projets communautaires retenus.

Espaces aidants offrira un accompagnement en personne et en ligne dans quatre milieux cliniques à Montréal afin d’aider les familles à mieux naviguer les services après un diagnostic. Le programme met l’accent sur le soutien aux proches aidants et les communautés mal desservies.

Un volet de recherche sur quatre ans permettra de développer un modèle reproductible pour améliorer l’accompagnement des proches aidants.

En savoir plus : https://rimuhc.ca/fr/-/espaces-aidants-beneficie-du-soutien-de-l-agence-de-la-sante-publique-du-canada

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🧠💙 Caring Spaces: Bridging academia and community to support people living with dementia and care partners has received support from the Public Health Agency of Canada through the Dementia Community Investment program 🇨🇦

Led by the McGill University Dementia Education Program under the academic leadership of José A. Morais, MD, Senior Scientist at The Institute, this initiative is one of six community-based projects selected for funding.

Caring Spaces will provide in-person and online support across four clinical settings in Montreal, helping families navigate services following a dementia diagnosis. The program focuses on caregiver support, underserved communities, and improving access to care.

A research component over the next four years will help develop a scalable model to better support caregivers.

Learn more: https://rimuhc.ca/en/-/caring-spaces-receives-support-from-the-public-health-agency-of-canada

Centre universitaire de santé McGill - McGill University Health Centre McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences McGill University McGill Dementia Education Program St. Mary's Research Centre

02/11/2026

Soyez des nôtres le 18 février à midi pour notre prochain épisode de McGill à vos côtés, une série de webémissions qui a pour but de soutenir les personnes proches aidantes.

McGill à vos côtés : Nouveaux traitements pour la maladie d’Alzheimer

Simon Ducharme, MD, FRCPC, est neuropsychiatre et clinicien chercheur à l’Institut universitaire en santé mentale Douglas et au Neuro (Institut-hôpital neurologique de Montréal). Il est spécialiste des dégénérescences frontotemporales et de l’interface entre les troubles psychiatriques et les troubles neurocognitifs.

Au cours de cette épisode de McGill à vos côtés, le Dr Ducharme parlera des nouveaux traitements et des stratégies de prévention pour la maladie d’Alzheimer. Il fournira des informations sur un nouveau médicament, le lécanemab, qui s’est montré capable de ralentir modestement le déclin cognitif chez des patients atteints de la maladie d’Alzheimer à un stade précoce. Il expliquera comment le médicament fonctionne, spécifiera qui peut en bénéficier, et décrira ses risques et ses effets secondaires.

Cette webémission gratuite sera disponible en français et en anglais.

Soyez des nôtres le 18 février à midi pour notre prochain épisode de McGill à vos côtés, une série de webémissions qui a pour but de soutenir les proches aidants. Lors d’entretiens sans artifice de 30 minutes avec des experts de premier plan, Claire Webster, fondatrice du Programme de f...

02/11/2026

Join us on February 18, 2026 at noon for our next episode of McGill Cares, a webcast series designed to support informal caregivers. During candid 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster, Founder of the McGill Dementia Education Program, explores topics related to caring for a loved one who is living with dementia

Our guest, Dr. Simon Ducharme, will discuss new treatments and prevention strategies for Alzheimer’s disease. He will provide information on a new medication, lecanemab, which has been shown to modestly slow cognitive decline in patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, explaining how it works, who might be eligible, and what the risks and side effects are.

Simon Ducharme, MD, FRCPC, is a neuropsychiatrist and a clinician-scientist at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital). He specializes in frontotemporal dementia and the interface between psychiatric disorders and dementia

Note that this free webcast will be offered in both English and French.

McGill Cares – New Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00 EST
https://mcgill.ca/x/5SA

Join us on February 18, 2026 at noon for our next episode of McGill Cares, a webcast series designed to support informal caregivers. During candid 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster, Founder of the McGill Dementia Education Program, explores topics related to caring for a love...

02/04/2026

On the evening of February 3, the McGill University Dementia Education Program was honored at a social charity event hosted by 100+ Women Who Care Montreal, a sisterhood of passionate women who are committed to helping the Montreal community through the power of collective giving.

During this event, The POWER of HER, three amazing organizations that support women’s health had the opportunity to present their organization’s mission to this dedicated group of women.

In addition to the McGill Dementia Education Program, represented by founder Claire Webster, the other two organizations that presented were the MUHC EndoCARES program that supports patient care for endometriosis, as well as the Multiple Sclerosis Canada – Montreal Chapter.

At the end of the evening, the members of 100+ Women Who Care voted for the organization that would receive the funds collected during this event.

We are excited to share that the McGill Dementia Education Program was chosen as the recipient of their very generous collective donation.

We are incredibly grateful to 100+ Women Who Care Montreal for this very generous donation, and for the opportunity to raise awareness of our program among such a caring and supportive community.

Claire Webster

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
100+ Women Who Care Montreal

01/29/2026

We are excited to share the wonderful news that our latest initiative, Caring Spaces, will receive funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada as part of the Government of Canada's Dementia Community Investment. Healthy Canadians

Caring Spaces will provide in-person and online support to people living with and their in underserved populations at four clinical sites in Montreal.

This program will offer educational resources and activities aimed at improving access to information and helping families navigate health care and community services immediately following a dementia diagnosis.

“As the founder of the McGill University Dementia Education Program, Caring Spaces has been a long-time dream rooted in my belief that no family should feel alone in the days following a dementia diagnosis,” expressed Claire Webster. “I am deeply grateful to the Public Health Agency of Canada for this support, which brings to life a vision many years in the making. Caring Spaces reflects what is possible when academic leadership, clinical expertise, and community partnerships come together to improve the post-diagnosis journey for people living with dementia and their care partners.”

This project is a collaboration between the McGill University Dementia Education Program, under the academic leadership of Dr. José A. Morais, principal investigator at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre and four clinical sites, including geriatric clinics at the Jewish General Hospital, the Montreal General Hospital at Centre universitaire de santé McGill - McGill University Health Centre, and Saint-Mary’s Hospital Centre as well as the McGill University Research Centre For Studies in Aging

https://www.mcgill.ca/dementia/article/caring-spaces-receives-support-public-health-agency-canada


McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
McGill Media

The Public Health Agency of Canada has announced that Caring Spaces: Bridging academia and community to support people living with dementia and care partners, is one of the six community-based initiatives that will benefit from funding as part of the Dementia Community Investment program. This proje...

01/28/2026

National Day of Action: Forget No One

Today, we join hands with communities across Canada on the National Day of Action, embracing the theme “Forget No One.” We stand together to support everyone affected by dementia and to ensure that no one faces this journey alone.

🔹 How You Can Take Action:
Share Our Resources:
- Explore our Caregiver guides : https://www.mcgill.ca/dementia/resources/dementia-your-companion-guide
- Activity booklets, and share them with your network : https://www.mcgill.ca/dementia/resources/dementia-activity-booklet-and-videos

Watch and Share:
- Tune into our most recent McGill Cares webcast with Dr. Samir Sinha. In this episode Dr. Sinha shares information on the National Institute on Ageing’s new national public education campaign Small Steps Big Difference (https://smallstepsbigdifference.ca/)

Link to webcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=150Y7d_BnEE

Together we can make a meaningful impact and ensure that no one faces dementia alone.