BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250512T090708EDT-3849BtXkmh@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250512T130708Z DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Preparing for the Reality of Dementia\n\nDate : Tuesday\, April 16\, 2024 Ç€ 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.\n\n\n Location: Victoria H all Community Centre\, 4626 Sherbrooke St West\, Westmount\, QC H3Z 1G1\n \n This lecture will take place in ENGLISH.\n\n \n This lecture\, offered by the Women’s Canadian Club of Montreal in partnership with the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøUnive rsity Dementia Education Program\, aims to raise awareness and provide bas ic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorder s.\n\n\nDuring this presentation\, Dr. Serge Gauthier\, a clinical neurolo gist\, will provide information on the different types of neurocognitive d isorders. He will discuss the associated behavioural and psychological sym ptoms that manifest as the disease progresses and explain how these may di ffer from typical aging concerns.\n\nNext\, Mrs. Claire Webster\, former c aregiver and Certified Dementia Care Consultant\, will share practical adv ice on how to care for a person living with dementia. She will discuss imp ortant considerations to ensure the safety and well-being of both the indi vidual as well as the care partner to help families understand and access the resources needed to navigate this disease.\n\nA question-and-answer pe riod will follow.\n\nSpeakers:\n\nDr. Serge Gauthier\n Professor Emeritus\, Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery and Department of Psychiatry\n Acad emic Co-Lead\, Dementia Education Program\, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø\n\nClaire We bster\n Founder\, Ambassador and Lecturer\, Dementia Education Program\, Mc Gill University\n Founder and President\, Caregiver Crosswalk Inc.\n\nTo re gister for the lecture (cost: $15)\, please send an email to: info [at] wc cmontreal.org (subject: WCCM%20lecture%20on%20April%2016%2C%202024) \n\n\n Women’s Canadian Club of Montreal (WCCM) \n\nThe Women's Canadian Club of Montreal (WCCM) offers a unique space where you can cultivate your passion s\, explore new interests\, and connect with like-minded individuals. We h ost a diverse range of engaging events\, workshops\, and lectures led by i nspiring speakers. Imagine expanding your knowledge on everything from fin ancial literacy to local history\, all while forging meaningful friendship s with women who share your desire to learn and grow. Don't wait any longe r. Join the WCCM and unlock a world of knowledge and connection.\n\nTo lea rn more or become a member: https://www.wccmontreal.org/\n\n\n \n 51³Ô¹ÏÍøUni versity Dementia Education Program\n\n Led by a multidisciplinary team\, th e 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Dementia Education Program offers free\, multilingual educational resources to support people living with dementia-related illne sses and their care partners.\n\n Please visit www.mcgill.ca/dementia to le arn more.\n\n DTSTART:20240416T163000Z DTEND:20240416T173000Z LOCATION:CA\, QC\, Westmount\, H3Z 1G1\, Victoria Hall Community Centre\, 4 626 Sherbrooke St West SUMMARY:Understanding and Preparing for the Reality of Dementia (Public Lec ture with WCCM) URL:/dementia/channels/event/understanding-and-prepari ng-reality-dementia-public-lecture-wccm-356754 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR