McGill Dementia Education Program

03/27/2026

We’re proud to support the National Caregiver Day Symposium 2026, hosted by the Canadian Home Care Association and the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, a program of the The Azrieli Foundation.

This year’s theme, Caregiving Across Ages and Stages, will bring together caregivers, care providers, employers, researchers, and system leaders to explore:
• Navigating complex care systems
• Employer supports and workforce sustainability
• Disability, accessibility, and inclusive caregiving
• Youth and young adult caregiving

Attendees will hear from leading voices in caregiving research and practice, learn from the lived experiences of caregivers and care providers, and engage in cross-sector conversations designed to spark innovation and collaboration.

📍 April 7, 2026 | The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
*Virtual option to attend available

Learn more: https://cdnhomecare.ca/national-caregiver-day-symposium-2026/



Claire Webster

03/25/2026

The McGill Patient Partner Collective is hosting an online event on Thursday, April 2 at 6 pm. This is a great opportunity to hear from patient partners who are shaping how healthcare is taught, researched and delivered, including Claire Webster, Founder of the McGill University Dementia Education program and researcher Lily Zeng, PhD!

This event is open to medical students, physicians, healthcare workers, educators, and anyone else who may be working with patient partners. Scan the QR code below to register!

03/19/2026

Claire Webster, Founder of the McGill University Dementia Education Program, is looking forward to presenting at this event on Monday, March 23rd!

Thank you to the Quebec Chapter of the Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses for this lovely invitation to be part of your annual conference.

If you are attending, stop by our booth to say hi to our team and pick up free resources. 🖐️

https://www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channels/event/quebec-chapter-canadian-association-neuroscience-nurses-2nd-annual-conference-371990

The Neuro Claire Webster Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

A Day of Learning, Networking, Professional Development and Exploring the Latest Advancements in Neuroscience Nursing Conference Highlights This event is approved for a maximum of 6.25 hours of accredited continuing nursing education by the Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Office, Ingram School of...

03/18/2026

We hope you can join us for this webinar with Dr. Thomas Tannou today, but if not, no worries! All of our McGill Cares webinars are recorded and available to view at your convenience on our website!
https://www.mcgill.ca/dementia/resources/mcgill-cares-webcasts/mcgill-cares-webcasts-archives

Join us on March 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...

03/17/2026

Film Screening and Discussion: Familiar Touch
FREE event... all are welcome!

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sylvia and Richard Cruess Amphitheatre, Room ES1.1129, Glen site, RI-L'Institut de recherche du CUSM - Research Institute of the MUHC (métro Vendome)
Cost: Free (registration required)

The McGill Dementia Education Program is collaborating with Palliative Care McGill and the McGill Council on Palliative Care to invite you to a special screening of Familiar Touch, a coming-of-old-age film about a woman with dementia adjusting to assisted living.

A panel discussion and reception will follow, with panelists Zelda Freitas (SW), Clinical Senior Advisor at the CIUSSS Centre-Ouest Montréal / CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, McGill School of Social Work, and Claire Webster (PAC, CPCA), Founder of the McGill Dementia Education Program.

The film and panel discussion will be held in English. Questions and comments in French and English during the discussion are welcome.

For more information and to register, contact the McGill Council on Palliative Care by sending an email to info.mcopc@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!!

03/16/2026

Drop by our booth today at the University Centre to learn about brain health! We will be here until 4 pm.

McGill University McGill Students for Geriatric Health - MSGH

03/13/2026

🧠 Brain Health Matters at Every Age — Let’s Reduce Stigma

Brain Health Awareness Month Event
Where? University Centre, 3480 McTavish Street, Montreal H3A 0E7 (McGill University Campus)

When? Monday, March 16, 2026

What time? 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Join us for an interactive and engaging campus event hosted by McGill Students for Geriatric Health in partnership with the McGill Dementia Education Program (DEP).

✨ Interactive games
✨ Simple, evidence-based brain health tips
✨ Dementia prevention resources
✨ Stigma-free conversations

Come discover how small daily habits can support lifelong brain health — and learn about the DEP’s free resources available to our community.

Please join us and let’s build healthier brains together! 💜

03/13/2026

🧠 Care about brain health?
We want to hear from you.

Two McGill PhD students are trying to learn how people protect their brain health in daily life. Your story can help shape real-world solutions for cognitive wellbeing.

Scan the QR code to join the conversation, or contact Bing via email: bing.cai@mail.mcgill.ca.

03/11/2026

❄️ Important Update – Caregivers Cafe with Claire Webster

Due to forecasted icy weather conditions, tomorrow’s Caregivers Cafe session with Claire Webster from McGill Dementia Education Program has been postponed to ensure everyone’s safety.

We know many of you were looking forward to this special opportunity to learn and connect, and we’re pleased to share that the session will be rescheduled. A new date will be announced soon.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe if you have to be outdoors. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

03/11/2026

Please note the workshop with Claire Webster has been cancelled today. We will find a new date in the spring. Stay safe today, everyone.

Important Notice - March 11

Due to forecasted icy conditions, the ARC Team will be working remotely on Wednesday, March 11.

All scheduled in-person activities are cancelled, and our office and Greenfield Park Activity Centre, as well as service points in the Haut-Richelieu, will be closed for the day.

This is a precaution to keep everyone safe. We’re still available by phone or email if you need us. Please take care and stay safe!

03/09/2026

Important update! This presentation has been cancelled due to icy weather today. We will reschedule. ☺️ Stay safe today.

ARC Assistance and Referral Centre, the CHSSN Community Health and Social Services Network and Seniors Respite Montérégie.

Caregivers Cafe Special Event with Claire Webster

ARC and Seniors Respite Montérégie are honoured to welcome Claire Webster for a very special Caregivers Cafe session. A former caregiver and the driving force behind the McGill Dementia Education Program, Claire is dedicated to strengthening the community of care partners and providing practical, accessible resources for families and friends supporting someone living with dementia.

Drawing on both her professional expertise and personal experience, Claire will share updates, insights, and strategies to help caregivers feel more informed, supported, and connected. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most trusted voices in dementia education.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, March 11
⏰ Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Location: 91 Churchill Blvd., Greenfield Park

Everyone is welcome - kindly RSVP at caregivers@arc-hss.ca or call (514) 608-9600.

03/09/2026

If you're on the South Shore of Montreal this Wednesday, don't miss this opportunity to hear our program's founder, Claire Webster, during this powerful workshop offered in collaboration with ARC Assistance and Referral Centre, the CHSSN Community Health and Social Services Network and Seniors Respite Montérégie.

In addition to hearing valuable insights and advice from a former caregiver, we will be handing out free print copies of Dementia, Your Companion Guide to help you understand and navigate the journey of caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of neurocognitive disorders.

Caregivers Cafe Special Event with Claire Webster

ARC and Seniors Respite Montérégie are honoured to welcome Claire Webster for a very special Caregivers Cafe session. A former caregiver and the driving force behind the McGill Dementia Education Program, Claire is dedicated to strengthening the community of care partners and providing practical, accessible resources for families and friends supporting someone living with dementia.

Drawing on both her professional expertise and personal experience, Claire will share updates, insights, and strategies to help caregivers feel more informed, supported, and connected. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most trusted voices in dementia education.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, March 11
⏰ Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Location: 91 Churchill Blvd., Greenfield Park

Everyone is welcome - kindly RSVP at caregivers@arc-hss.ca or call (514) 608-9600.