Contact details

Understanding the Progression

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Place: Online (Zoom)

Description:

Alzheimer's disease and other Dementias are progressive and typically progress through stages, which are commonly described as “early”, “middle”, “late”, and “end of life”. Everyone living with dementia is different and may experience each of the stages differently and at different rates. Join us as we discuss some of the common things a person with dementia may experience as their dementia progresses, and helpful supports through the stages.

Advanced Care Planning

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Place: Online (Zoom)

Description:

Advanced Care Planning is the process of thinking about your wishes and directions for healthcare and end-of-life situations and communicating those wishes to the person/people who will make decisions for you if you are not able.

This webinar will help provoke thought and conversation about the importance of Advanced Care Planning. We will explore the role of a Substitute Decision Maker / Power of Attorney and look at tools for creating your Advanced Care Plan.

Driving and Dementia

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Place: Online (Zoom)

Description:

One of the first and toughest issues families and caregivers will face when they receive a diagnosis of dementia is the question of driving safety.

Join us for this session where we look at:

• Driving skills evaluation
• Deciding when to stop driving
• Getting support for someone who has been asked to stop driving
• Alternate transportation options in Niagara

The Weight of Care: Conversations for Caregivers
A Grief Literacy Workshop with Shannon Hurst

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Place: Online (Zoom)

Description:

Caregiving often carries a quiet emotional weight that is rarely talked about openly. Alongside love, responsibility, and dedication, caregivers frequently experience layers of grief as relationships change and evolve over time.

This interactive workshop introduces the concept of grief literacy — developing the language and tools that help people recognize and navigate the many forms grief can take throughout the caregiving journey.

This workshop will explore:

• The emotional realities of caregiving
• Practical tools to help understand and integrate grief
• Guided reflection and shared conversation around grief

Helping people develop language for grief, change, and the experiences we all carry but rarely talk about.

Care in the Later Stages

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Place: Online (Zoom)

Description:

Alzheimer's disease is usually described in terms of stages, indicating the severity of the symptoms. Join our upcoming webinar and learn what to expect in the later stages of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Together we will look at:

• Understanding symptoms of late-stage dementia
• Strategies for effective communication
• Tips for comfort measures

The Alzheimer Society Niagara Region is committed to providing the highest quality of support and services to our community. To help us understand better the population we serve, we are requesting additional demographic information. Gathering this information not only helps us tailor our programs to meet the unique needs of our community, but it also plays a crucial role in our ability to apply for and receive funding through Ontario Health and private grants, which require detailed demographic data to support our initiatives. As a healthcare custodian, we are responsible for collecting, managing, and protecting this information in compliance with all applicable privacy standards. Your participation in providing this data helps ensure that we can continue delivering effective, person-centered care to those impacted by dementia.

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