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Welcome to the Dementia Education Program

The McGill Dementia Education Program responds to the need to support care partners (spouse, parent, child, sibling or friend) looking after a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related illnesses. Our multidisciplinary team creates educational tools and innovative platforms to offer the training and resources care partners need.

Dementia Education for Care Partners is a free online course that consists of ten self-guided modules. It includes expert advice, shared experiences from participants, and solutions to the challenges of being a care partner in the context of dementia.

McGill Cares visual with Dr. Jose Morais, Claire Webster and Dr. Serge Gauthier

Claire Webster is the founder and ambassador of the McGill Dementia Education Program and McGill Cares, a webcast series designed to support family care partners. In these candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia. 

Cover of Dementia, Your Companion Guide

A person who receives a life-changing diagnosis of dementia has many questions. What changes can I expect to my daily routine? How long can I remain independent? An educational resource, Dementia, Your Companion Guide (available in multiple languages), was designed to help provide answers.

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Browse our other resources including Activity Booklets and Video Capsules, Workshops for Care Partners, Partner Resources and more.

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Learn about Caring Conversations, the Sharing Room and the Young Caregiver Community.

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12 Jan 2026

Dementia, Your Companion Guide is a FREE educational guide for people living with dementia (PLWD) and their caregivers that was created by a multidi

21 May 2025

"I believe that older adults are often overlooked in our society. As our population ages, it's becoming increasingly clear that they need and deserve more support.

27 Mar 2025

Our warmest congratulations to Claire Webster, Founder of the McGill Dementia Education Program (DEP), who was awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal during a special ceremony on March 20th at The Royal Montreal Regim

1 Feb 2024

Participating in meaningful activities is important for individuals of all ages.

14 Sep 2023

In honor of World Alzheimer’s Month, let’s come together to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer’s disease and all types of dementia.

21 Feb 2023

“What we are seeing now in research is a new strategy for developing treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease,” explains Dr.

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