BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261105T061110EST-4727xtUSGV@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20261105T111110Z DESCRIPTION:On September 23\, 2026 during World Alzheimer’s Month\, the McG ill University Dementia Education Program will launch a new series of seve n educational videos designed to help caregivers navigate some of the most challenging aspects of supporting a person living with dementia.\n\nDevel oped with leading dementia experts and healthcare professionals\, the seri es offers practical guidance\, evidence-based strategies\, and compassiona te advice to help caregivers better understand behavioural and psychologic al symptoms associated with dementia. Through realistic scenarios performe d by actors\, viewers will see effective approaches for managing everyday situations while preserving dignity\, connection\, and quality of life.\n \nThe videos aim to reassure caregivers that they are not alone and provid e tools to help them respond with confidence\, patience\, and understandin g. The series explores why certain symptoms occur and demonstrates ways to address them using person-centered care approaches.\n\nVideo Topics\n\nTh e seven videos will be offered in both English and French\, and will focus on areas where caregivers most often seek information and support:\n\n\n A gitation and Aggression\n Bathing and Personal Hygiene\n Communication\n Driv ing\n Finances\n Paranoia\n Wandering\n\n\nThe topics were selected following an environmental scan of caregiver resources available in both English an d French and reflect common challenges faced by families caring for people living with dementia.\n\nSupporting Caregivers Through Education\n\n\n 'Th e purpose of this video series is to help caregivers better understand the signs\, symptoms\, and progression of dementia\; recognize the possible c auses of responsive and challenging behaviours\; and learn practical ways to respond with empathy\, patience\, care and respect. By focusing on the individual needs and experiences of the person living with dementia\, care givers can strengthen connections and create more positive day-to-day inte ractions\,' explains Claire Webster\, founder of the McGill University Dem entia Education Program.\n\n The videos feature contributions from experts in geriatric medicine\, geriatric psychiatry\, neurology\, occupational th erapy\, dementia care\, and caregiver support from McGill University and f rom Santé Québec Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal – Universitaire.\n\n \n Video La unch Event\n\n\nThe videos will be made freely available to the public onl ine via the McGill University YouTube channel and will be posted on this p age of the McGill University Dementia Education Program website as of Sept ember 23\, 2026.\n\nA special in-person launch event will be held at the D ouglas Mental Health University Institute on September 23\, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m. which will feature screenings of some of the videos. It will also include a panel discussion with several of the subject matter experts who contributed to this video series.\n\nThis event is open to healthcare stud ents and professionals\, community organizations\, caregivers and members of the public.\n\nSpaces are limited\; click here for more information and to register. \n\n\n \n Subject matter experts who were involved in this vid eo series include:\n\n\nJosé A. Morais\, MD\, FRCPC\n Academic Lead\, Demen tia Education Program\n Professor\, Department of Medicine\, Division of Ge riatric Medicine\n McGill University\n\nSerge Gauthier\, MD\, FRCPC\n Academ ic Co-Lead\, Dementia Education Program\n Professor Emeritus\, Departments of Neurology & Neurosurgery and Psychiatry\n McGill University\n\nClaire We bster\, PAC\, CPCA\n Founder and Ambassador\n Dementia Education Program\n Mc Gill University\n\nIsabelle Gélinas\, PhD\, OT\n Associate Professor and Gr aduate Program Director\n School of Physical and Occupational Therapy\n McGi ll University\n\nMarie-Eve Bolduc\, PhD\, OT\n Associate Professor (Profess ional)\n School of Physical and Occupational Therapy\n McGill University\n\n Simon Ducharme\, MD\, MSc\, FRCPC\n Associate Professor\, Department of Psy chiatry\n Director\, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry & Neuropsychiatry\n Mc Gill University\n\nCarmen Desjardins\, BSc(N)\n Program Manager\, Dementia and Psychiatric Comorbidities Program\n Santé Québec Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Mont réal – Universitaire\n\n\n \n Acknowledgements\n\n\n\n This video series was made possible through the generous support of the Fernandes Family Foundat ion.\n\n “The McGill Dementia Education Program offers an exceptional and c ompassionate service to caregivers\, families\, and individuals affected b y this difficult condition. The dedication behind these videos is evident\ , and the team should feel proud of the comfort and guidance they bring to so many. The Fernandes Family Foundation is honoured to support this init iative and applauds the team for creating tools that truly make a differen ce\,” expressed Mr. Lester Fernandes\, Chair of the Fernandes Family Found ation\n\n We would like to extend our gratitude to the Zero-Huit video prod uction company for their excellent creative work in bringing this series t o life.\n\n \n We would also like to recognize the important work of Diane W eidner\, Communications and Community Outreach Officer for the McGill Univ ersity Dementia Education Program\, for her role in overseeing the project management and communications for this video series.\n \n\n DTSTART:20260923T210000Z DTEND:20260923T230000Z SUMMARY:Launch of a new video series to support caregivers of people living with dementia URL:https://www.mcgill.ca/dementia/channels/event/launch-new-video-series-s upport-caregivers-people-living-dementia-374272 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR