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Carmen Desjardins, BSc(N) is Program Manager of the Dementia and Psychiatric Comorbidities Program at the Douglas Research Institute.  She was the chief and founder of the Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) ambulatory team of the Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre (CIUSSS l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal).  She has been involved in implementing their Alzheimer’s plan and is a member of the panel of experts who develop MSSS guidelines for treating BPSD and for the Centre of Excellence on Longevity. 

During this special one-hour McGill Cares  webcast, Ms. Desjardins will clearly explain Quebec’s Act Respecting End‑of‑Life Care. This legal framework is designed to better support people at the end of life by reducing suffering and ensuring care is provided with dignity and compassion, according to their wishes.  

 Ms. Desjardins will walk us through what end‑of‑life care really means, including palliative care, continuous palliative sedation, medical aid in dying, and advance medical directives. She will explain when and how these options apply, what they are meant to protect, and why they matter. The session will also clarify the important concepts of decision‑making capacity and incapacity, which are central to understanding this Act.  

This free webcast is available in both English and French. 

June 10, 2026

Carmen Desjardins, B. Sc. (inf.), est chef du Programme de démence avec comorbidités psychiatriques à l’Institut de recherche Douglas. Elle a été chef et fondatrice de l’équipe ambulatoire des symptômes comportementaux et psychologiques de la démence (SCPD) du Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal (CIUSSS Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal). Elle a participé à la mise en œuvre du plan Alzheimer, et elle est membre du comité d’experts qui élabore les lignes directrices du MSSS pour le traitement des SCPD et pour le Centre d’excellence sur la longévité. 

Au cours de cette webémission spéciale d’une heure organisée par McGill à vos côtés, Mme Desjardins expliquera clairement la Loi concernant les soins de fin de vie du Québec. Ce cadre juridique vise à mieux accompagner les personnes en fin de vie en atténuant leurs souffrances et en veillant à les traiter avec compassion dans le respect de leur dignité, conformément à leurs souhaits.  

Mme Desjardins décrira en détail en quoi consistent réellement les soins de fin de vie, notamment les soins palliatifs, la sédation palliative continue, l’aide médicale à mourir et les directives médicales anticipées. Elle expliquera quand et comment ces options s’appliquent, ce qu’elles visent à protéger et en quoi elles sont importantes. La séance permettra aussi de clarifier les concepts essentiels de capacité et d’incapacité de prise de décisions, qui sont au cœur même de la compréhension de cette loi.  

Cette webémission gratuite sera disponible en français et en anglais.

Le 10 juin 2026

Zelda Freitas, MSW, is a social worker and clinical advisor in professional practice within the Department of Rehabilitation and Multidisciplinary Services at the CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. She is also an assistant professor and course lecturer at the School of Social Work at McGill University. Zelda’s work focuses on caregivers and caregiving, older adults, and psychosocial practice, including palliative and end-of-life care. She is a founding member of the Caregiver Grief Connexion project and brings both professional expertise and lived experience as a former caregiver to her late parents.

During this episode of McGill Cares, Zelda will explore the emotional weight of caregiver guilt and how it can impact well-being. She will discuss practical ways to recognize and release these feelings, while highlighting the importance of building a strong “circle of care.” Participants will learn how to share responsibilities, access support, and accept help in order to sustain compassionate, balanced caregiving.

This free webcast is available in both ENGLISH and FRENCH.

May 13, 2026

Zelda Freitas, M.S.S., est travailleuse sociale et conseillère clinique en pratique professionnelle pour les Services de réadaptation et les Services multidisciplinaires du CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. Elle est aussi professeure adjointe et chargée de cours à l’École de travail social de l’Université McGill. Son travail est centré sur les personnes proches aidantes et les soins, ainsi que sur les personnes âgées et la pratique psychosociale, incluant les soins palliatifs et les soins de fin de vie. Membre fondatrice du projet Connexion pour les personnes proches aidantes endeuillées, elle y apporte à la fois son expertise professionnelle et son vécu d’ancienne aidante auprès de ses défunts parents

Dans cet épisode de McGill à vos côtés, Zelda parlera du poids émotionnel de la culpabilité des personnes proches aidantes et de son impact sur leur bien-être. Elle présentera des moyens concrets de reconnaître et de surmonter ces sentiments, tout en soulignant l’importance de se constituer un solide « cercle de soins ». Les participants apprendront à partager les responsabilités, à trouver du soutien et à accepter de l’aide afin de préserver une prise en charge bienveillante et équilibrée.

Cette webémission gratuite est disponible en français et en anglais. 

Le 13 mai 2026

Étienne de Villers-Sidani, MDCM, FRCP(C), is a neurologist, neuroscientist, and entrepreneur, and Director of the Cognitive Disorders Clinic at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital). He is also an associate professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at McGill University. His research focuses on how aging and neurological disorders affect brain function, and on developing innovative strategies, including brain training and digital biomarkers, to preserve and restore cognitive health. A central focus of his work is the use of eye movement biomarkers for the early detection and monitoring of neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. As founder of Innodem Neurosciences, he is committed to bringing these technologies into clinical practice to improve access to high-quality neurological care.

During this episode of McGill Cares, Dr. de Villers-Sidani will explore multiple sclerosis (MS), one of the most common neurological diseases affecting young adults in Canada. He will explain how MS impacts the brain over time, including its effects on cognition, and how it can sometimes resemble other conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. He will also discuss emerging innovations in neurological monitoring, including how simple eye movement tests performed on a tablet can detect subtle changes in brain function. These approaches offer new and accessible ways to track disease progression in real time. Throughout the talk, he will highlight how informed and empowered patients can play a central role in improving their own care and outcomes.

This free webcast is available in both ENGLISH and FRENCH.

April 15, 2026 

Étienne de Villers-Sidani, MDCM, FRCP(C), est neurologue, neuroscientifique, entrepreneur et directeur de la Clinique des troubles cognitifs au Neuro (Institut et Hôpital neurologiques de Montréal). Il est également professeur agrégé au Département de neurologie et de neurochirurgie de l’Université McGill. Ses recherches portent sur l’impact du vieillissement et des troubles neurologiques sur le fonctionnement du cerveau, ainsi que sur le développement de stratégies innovantes visant à préserver et à restaurer la santé cognitive, comme l’entraînement cérébral et les biomarqueurs numériques. L’un des axes principaux de ses travaux est l’utilisation de biomarqueurs des mouvements oculaires pour la détection précoce et le suivi des troubles neurologiques tels que la sclérose en plaques, la maladie d’Alzheimer et la maladie de Parkinson. En tant que fondateur d’Innodem Neurosciences, il s’engage à intégrer ces technologies à la pratique clinique afin d’améliorer l’accès à des soins neurologiques de haute qualité.

Au cours de cet épisode de « McGill à vos côtés », le Dr de Villers-Sidani parlera de la sclérose en plaques (SEP), l’une des maladies neurologiques les plus courantes chez les jeunes adultes au Canada. Il expliquera comment la SEP affecte le cerveau au fil du temps, en détaillant notamment ses effets sur les fonctions cognitives. Il nous dira aussi en quoi elle peut parfois ressembler à d’autres maladies, comme la maladie d’Alzheimer. Il abordera également les innovations émergentes en matière de surveillance neurologique, notamment la façon dont de simples tests de mouvements oculaires effectués sur une tablette peuvent détecter des changements subtils dans le fonctionnement du cerveau. Ces approches offrent de nouveaux moyens accessibles de suivre l’évolution de la maladie en temps réel. Tout au long de la discussion, il montrera comment des patients informés et autonomes peuvent jouer un rôle crucial dans l’amélioration de leurs propres soins et résultats.

Cette webémission gratuite est disponible en français et en anglais.  

Le 15 avril 2026

Thomas Tannou, MD, PhD, is a geriatrician at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medicine at the Université de Montréal. Trained in France, he holds a PhD in neuroscience focused on self-perception and decision-making in Alzheimer’s disease. His work sits at the intersection of geriatrics, neuroscience, and health technologies, with a particular interest in autonomy, judgment, and supporting people living with dementia and their caregivers through ethically grounded care. He is also a member of Quebec’s Alzheimer’s Plan advisory committee and the Quebec National Advisory Committee on Ethics in Aging.  

 During this episode of McGill Cares, Dr. Tannou will explain why insight might be lost in dementia, focusing on a neurological condition called anosognosia. He will discuss how anosognosia affects everyday situations such as safety, decision-making, and relationships, and share practical, compassionate strategies to help caregivers communicate, intervene ethically, and know when to seek additional support. 

This free webcast is available in both ENGLISH and FRENCH. 

March 18, 2026

Thomas Tannou, M.D., Ph. D., est gériatre à l’Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal et professeur adjoint de clinique au Département de médecine de l’Université de Montréal. Formé en France, il est titulaire d’un doctorat en neurosciences portant sur les troubles de la perception de soi et la prise de décision dans la maladie d’Alzheimer. Au carrefour de la gériatrie, des neurosciences et des technologies de la santé, ses recherches s’intéressent particulièrement à l’autonomie, au jugement et au soutien aux personnes atteintes de troubles neurocognitifs et à leurs proches aidants grâce à des soins fondés sur l’éthique. Il est aussi membre du comité consultatif du Plan Alzheimer du Québec et du Comité national d’éthique du vieillissement du Québec.

Au cours de cette épisode de McGill à vos côtés, le Dr Tannou expliquera pourquoi les troubles neurocognitifs peuvent entraîner une perte de perspicacité, en mettant l’accent sur un trouble neurologique appelé anosognosie. Il parlera de la façon dont l’anosognosie affecte les situations de la vie quotidienne comme la sécurité, la prise de décision et les relations. Puis, il présentera des stratégies pratiques et empreintes de compassion pour aider les proches aidants à communiquer, à intervenir de manière éthique et à savoir quand demander de l’aide supplémentaire.

Cette webémission gratuite est disponible en français et en anglais. 

Le 18 mars 2026

Soyez des nôtres le 18 février à midi pour notre prochain épisode de  McGill à vos côtés, une série de webémissions qui a pour but de soutenir les proches aidants. Lors d’entretiens sans artifice de 30 minutes avec des experts de premier plan, Claire Webster, fondatrice du Programme de formation sur les troubles neurocognitifs de McGill, explore des sujets liés aux soins d’un proche atteint d’un trouble neurocognitif.  

McGill à vos côtés : Nouveaux traitements pour la maladie d’Alzheimer 

Simon Ducharme, MD, FRCPC, est neuropsychiatre et clinicien chercheur à l’Institut universitaire en santé mentale Douglas et au Neuro (Institut-hôpital neurologique de Montréal).  Il est spécialiste des dégénérescences frontotemporales et de l’interface entre les troubles psychiatriques et les troubles neurocognitifs. 

Au cours de cette épisode de McGill à vos côtés, le Dr Ducharme parlera des nouveaux traitements et des stratégies de prévention pour la maladie d’Alzheimer. Il fournira des informations sur un nouveau médicament, le lécanemab, qui s’est montré capable de ralentir modestement le déclin cognitif chez des patients atteints de la maladie d’Alzheimer à un stade précoce. Il expliquera comment le médicament fonctionne, spécifiera qui peut en bénéficier, et décrira ses risques et ses effets secondaires 

Cette webémission gratuite sera disponible en français et en anglais.  

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McGill à vos côtés est parrainé par le programme Engagement communautaire Amelia Saputo pour les soins de la démence.  

Cette série de webémissions est une initiative du Programme de formation sur les troubles neurocognitifs de l’Université McGill, qui est financé par des dons privés. Pour contribuer ou pour en savoir plus sur notre programme, rendez-vous au http://www.mcgill.ca/démence. 

S’il y a des questions ou des sujets que vous aimeriez que nous abordions lors de nos webémissions mensuelles, envoyez un courriel à dementia@mcgill.ca.  

Join us on February 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 one who is living with dementia  

McGill Cares: New Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease  

Simon Ducharme, MD, FRCPC, is a neuropsychiatrist and a clinician-scientist at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital). He specializes in frontotemporal dementia and the interface between psychiatric disorders and dementia.  

During this episode of McGill Cares, Dr. Ducharme will discuss new treatments and prevention strategies for Alzheimer’s disease.  He will provide information on a new medication, lecanemab, which has been shown to modestly slow cognitive decline in patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, explaining how it works, who might be eligible, and what the risks and side effects are.   

This free webcast will be available in both English and French.  

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.  

This webcast series is an initiative of the McGill University Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia. 

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our monthly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.   

Julia Chabot, MDCM, FRCPC, M. Sc., est gériatre au Centre hospitalier de St. Mary, professeure agrégée au Département de médecine de l’Université McGill et présidente de l’Association des gériatres du Québec. Au cours de sa maîtrise en psychologie à l’Université de Montréal, elle a mené une étude sur les effets de la musique sur la santé des patients gériatriques hospitalisés.

Au cours de cet épisode de McGill à vos côtés, la Dre Chabot discutera des avantages potentiels de la musique comme outil thérapeutique pour les personnes atteintes de troubles neurocognitifs. Elle explorera également des approches pratiques pour intégrer la musique dans les milieux de soins cliniques et recommandera aux proches aidants des moyens d’utiliser la musique à la maison pour faciliter les routines quotidiennes et favoriser les liens affectifs.

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McGill à vos côtés est parrainé par le programme Engagement communautaire Amelia Saputo pour les soins de la démence. 

Cette série de webémissions est une initiative du Programme de formation sur les troubles neurocognitifs de l’Université McGill, qui est financé par des dons privés. Pour contribuer ou pour en savoir plus sur notre programme, rendez-vous au ⁠http://www.mcgill.ca/démence⁠.

S’il y a des questions ou des sujets que vous aimeriez que nous abordions lors de nos webémissions mensuelles, envoyez un courriel à ⁠dementia@mcgill.ca⁠. 

Julia Chabot, MDCM, FRCPC, MSc, is a geriatrician at St. Mary's Hospital Center, an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at McGill University, and the President of the Association for Geriatricians in the province of Quebec. During her master's degree in psychology at the University of Montreal, she completed a study on the effects of music on the health of hospitalized geriatric patients.

During this episode of McGill Cares, Dr. Chabot will discuss the potential benefits of using music as a therapeutic tool for people living with dementia. She will also explore practical approaches for integrating music into clinical care settings and recommend ways for caregivers to introduce music at home to support daily routines and foster emotional connections.

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. 

This webcast series is an initiative of the McGill University Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit ⁠http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia⁠.

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our monthly webcasts, please email us at ⁠dementia@mcgill.ca⁠. 

Samir Sinha, MD, DPhil, is a geriatrician and clinician scientist at Sinai Health System and the University Health Network in Toronto, a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, and director of health policy research at Toronto Metropolitan University’s National Institute on Ageing. As a former member of the Government of Canada’s National Seniors Council and a current member of its Ministerial Advisory Board on Dementia, he helped to develop and now oversees Canada’s National Dementia Strategy and recently led the successful development of Canada’s new National Long-Term Care Services Standard.

During this episode of McGill Cares, Dr. Sinha will share information on the National Institute on Ageing’s new national public education campaign, Small Steps Big Difference. He will show how consistent actions over time can lead to significant positive outcomes and he will provide examples of 14 simple ways that we can take action to reduce or delay our dementia risk by up to 45 per cent.

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. 

This webcast series is an initiative of the McGill University Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit ⁠http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia⁠.

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our monthly webcasts, please email us at ⁠dementia@mcgill.ca⁠. 

Soyez des nôtres le 15 octobre 2025 à midi pour notre prochain épisode de McGill à vos côtés, une série de webémissions qui a pour but de soutenir les proches aidants. Lors d’entretiens sans artifice de 30 minutes avec des experts de premier plan, Claire Webster, fondatrice du Programme de formation sur les troubles neurocognitifs de McGill, explore des sujets liés aux soins d’un proche atteint d’un trouble neurocognitif. 

McGill à vos côtés : Parlons du vieillissement des parents

Laura Tamblyn Watts est cheffe de la direction de CanAge, l’organisme national de défense des droits des personnes âgées du Canada. Avocate et experte internationalement reconnue dans le domaine du vieillissement, elle enseigne le droit et le vieillissement à l’Université de Toronto. Son livre à succès international, Mes parents vieillissent – Guide bienveillant & pratique pour réussir à aborder les situations délicates, a été publié en neuf langues et dans douze pays.

Mme Tamblyn Watts expliquera comment aborder les conversations difficiles auxquelles les familles peuvent être confrontées lorsqu’elles s’occupent de parents âgés. Elle donnera des conseils sur la façon de gérer les émotions complexes et de trouver un terrain d’entente pour aider les familles à avoir des discussions productives sur un large éventail de sujets : maintien à domicile en toute sécurité, déménagement dans une résidence pour personnes âgées, finances, conduite automobile, santé, et plus encore.

Cette webémission gratuite sera disponible en français et en anglais. 

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McGill à vos côtés est parrainé par le programme Engagement communautaire Amelia Saputo pour les soins de la démence. 

Cette série de webémissions est une initiative du Programme de formation sur les troubles neurocognitifs de l’Université McGill, qui est financé par des dons privés. Pour contribuer ou pour en savoir plus sur notre programme, rendez-vous au http://www.mcgill.ca/démence.

S’il y a des questions ou des sujets que vous aimeriez que nous abordions lors de nos webémissions mensuelles, envoyez un courriel à dementia@mcgill.ca. 

Join us on October 15, 2025 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 one who is living with dementia. 

McGill Cares: Let’s talk about aging parents

Laura Tamblyn Watts is the CEO of CanAge, Canada’s national seniors’ advocacy organization. A lawyer and internationally recognized expert on aging, she teaches law and aging at the University of Toronto. Her #1 international bestselling book, Let’s Talk About Aging Parents - A Real Life Guide to Solving Problems with 27 Essential Conversations, has been released in nine languages and twelve countries. 

Ms. Tamblyn Watts will provide guidance on how to initiate difficult conversations that families may face when caring for older parents. She will provide tips on how to navigate complex emotions and find common ground to help families have productive discussions on a wide range of topics, from staying at home safely, to moving to a retirement residence, to finances, driving, health concerns, and more.

This free webcast will be available in both English and French. 

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. 

This webcast series is an initiative of the McGill University Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our monthly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca. 

Soyez des nôtres le 17 septembre 2025 à midi pour le lancement de la sixième saison de McGill à vos côtés, une série de webémissions qui a pour but de soutenir les proches aidants. Lors d’entretiens sans artifice de 30 minutes avec des experts de premier plan, Claire Webster, fondatrice du Programme de formation sur les troubles neurocognitifs de McGill, explore des sujets liés aux soins d’un proche atteint d’un trouble neurocognitif. McGill à vos côtés : Prendre soin d’une personne atteinte d’un trouble neurocognitif : ce qu’il faut savoir sur les hallucinations, les troubles délirants et la paranoïa Simon Ducharme, MD, FRCPC, est neuropsychiatre et clinicien chercheur à l’Institut universitaire en santé mentale Douglas et au Neuro (Institut-hôpital neurologique de Montréal). Il est spécialiste des dégénérescences frontotemporales et de l’interface entre les troubles psychiatriques et les troubles neurocognitifs. Le Dr Ducharme expliquera comment les troubles neurocognitifs peuvent entraîner des délires, des hallucinations et de la paranoïa. Il nous dira pourquoi ces symptômes apparaissent et comment ils affectent à la fois la personne atteinte d’un trouble neurocognitif et ses partenaires de soins. Il partagera ensuite des stratégies pour aider les familles à gérer ces situations souvent pénibles afin qu’elles soient mieux préparées à réagir efficacement. Enfin, il donnera des conseils sur les cas où il peut être nécessaire de consulter un médecin.Cette webémission gratuite sera disponible en français et en anglais. ____________________________ McGill à vos côtés est parrainé par le programme Engagement communautaire Amelia Saputo pour les soins de la démence. Cette série de webémissions est une initiative du Programme de formation sur les troubles neurocognitifs de l’Université McGill, qui est financé par des dons privés. Pour contribuer ou pour en savoir plus sur notre programme, rendez-vous au http://www.mcgill.ca/démence.S’il y a des questions ou des sujets que vous aimeriez que nous abordions lors de nos webémissions mensuelles, envoyez un courriel à dementia@mcgill.ca.

Join us on September 17, 2025 at noon as we launch our sixth season 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 one who is living with dementia McGill Cares: Caring for someone with dementia: What you need to know about hallucinations, delusions and paranoia Simon Ducharme, MD, FRCPC, is a neuropsychiatrist and a clinician-scientist at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital). He specializes in frontotemporal dementia and the interface between psychiatric disorders and dementia. Dr. Ducharme will shed light on how dementia can lead to delusions, hallucinations and paranoia. He will explain why these symptoms develop and how they impact both the person living with dementia and their care partners. He will then share practical strategies to help families manage these often-distressing situations so that they are better prepared to respond effectively, and will provide guidance on when it may be necessary to seek medical attention.This free webcast will be available in both English and French. ____________________________ McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. This webcast series is an initiative of the McGill University Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our monthly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.

Soyez des nôtres le 9 juillet à midi pour la prochaine webémission de la série McGill à vos côtés.  Lors d’entretiens sans artifice de 30 minutes avec des experts de premier plan, Claire Webster, conseillère en soins de l’Alzheimer et fondatrice du programme de formation sur la démence de McGill, explorera des sujets liés aux soins d’un proche atteint de démence.

Vieillir avec élégance : comprendre la science du vieillissement du corps et du cerveau

José A. Morais, MD, FRCPC, est professeur titulaire de médecine à l’Université McGill ainsi que directeur de la Division de gériatrie de l’Université McGill et du Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM). Le Dr José A. Morais est aussi responsable académique du Programme de formation sur les troubles neurocognitifs de la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé de McGill.

Le Dr Morais répondra à des questions sur le vieillissement du point de vue scientifique, en abordant tous les systèmes de notre corps qui peuvent se détériorer avec le temps et les habitudes de vie qui permettent de rester en bonne santé en vieillissant. Cette webémission est disponible en français et en anglais

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McGill à vos côtés est parrainé par le programme Engagement communautaire Amelia Saputo pour les soins de la démence. 

McGill à vos côtés est une initiative du programme de formation sur la démence de McGill, qui est financé par des dons privés. Pour contribuer ou pour en savoir plus sur notre programme, rendez-vous au www.mcgill.ca/demence. Cette page contient également un lien vers des ressources fiables spécifiques à la démence. 

Si vous souhaitez nous voir aborder des sujets et des questions spécifiques durant nos webémissions, écrivez-nous à dementia@mcgill.ca. 

Join us on July 9th at noon for the next McGill Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.

Aging gracefully: Understanding the science of the aging body and brain

José A. Morais, MD, FRCPC, is Full Professor of Medicine at McGill University and Director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine, McGill University, as well as of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). Dr. Morais is Academic Lead of the Dementia Education Program within the McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Dr. Morais will answer questions about what it means to age from a scientific perspective, including all the systems in our body that can deteriorate over time and the lifestyle habits that help maintain health as we get older. 

This free webcast is available in English and French.

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.  

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.

Protecting Vulnerable Seniors: Dementia and the Risk of Financial Fraud

Join us for an insightful webcast exploring how individuals living with dementia can become targets of financial fraud. We’ll discuss common scams, warning signs to watch for, and practical steps caregivers and families can take to safeguard their loved ones’ assets. Claire Webster will be joined by Kimberley Colquhoun, Assistant Director of the City of Westmount’s Public Safety where, throughout her 25-year career, she has been involved in projects directed at improving public safety and community engagement. In 2017, she helped create two new seniors’ programs to support the elderly within the community.

Ms. Colquhoun will discuss some of the current scams and frauds that are targeting seniors and provide some tips to avoid becoming a victim.

This free webcast is available in English.

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.  

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.

McGill alumnus Marc Séguin, MBA, is the author of Advocacy in Aging, a book about estate and healthcare planning.  It was influenced by his personal experience helping families plan and deal with inevitable changes in life that are triggered by aging, including dementia.  These experiences enabled him to develop the PACT (Plan-Activate-Communicate-Transition) framework, an approach to maintaining continuity in financial affairs and personal care.  

Mr. Séguin will share the PACT framework, explaining the value of adopting this approach. 

McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. 

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.   

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca. 

During candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.

From survivor to leader: A journey of resilience and advocacy

Join us for an inspiring webcast featuring a courageous cancer survivor who turned her personal battle into a powerful mission. Laurel Gillespie, MBA, CHE, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA). Her journey into this field was inspired by her own health challenges which motivated her to advocate for enhanced support for those living with a life-limiting illness. Since assuming leadership in 2021, Ms. Gillespie has championed dignified end-of-life care standards across Canada through partnerships, advocacy, and education.  She currently serves on the boards of the Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance and the Health Charities Coalition of Canada.

She will share her journey of resilience, the importance of compassionate end-of-life care, and why everyone should have advance care directives in place. 

This episode of McGill Cares will air on April 16, Advance Care Planning Day 2025. On this day, ACP Canadaencourages everyone in Canada to plan for their future healthcare needs.

This free webcast is available in English.

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.  

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.

Carmen Desjardins, B. Sc. (inf.), est chef du Programme de démence avec comorbidités psychiatriques à l’Institut de recherche Douglas. Elle a été chef et fondatrice de l’équipe ambulatoire des symptômes comportementaux et psychologiques de la démence (SCPD) du Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal (CIUSSS Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal). Elle a participé à la mise en œuvre du plan Alzheimer, et elle est membre du comité d’experts qui élabore les lignes directrices du MSSS pour le traitement des SCPD et pour le Centre d’excellence sur la longévité. 

Mme Desjardins parlera de son travail au Centre Moe Levin de l’Institut de recherche Douglas, et en particulier des symptômes comportementaux et psychologiques des troubles neurocognitifs et de la façon de les gérer. 

Cette balado est aussi disponible en anglais 

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McGill à vos côtés est parrainé par le programme Engagement communautaire Amelia Saputo pour les soins de la démence.  

McGill à vos côtés est une initiative du programme de formation sur la démence de McGill, qui est financé par des dons privés. Pour contribuer ou pour en savoir plus sur notre programme, rendez-vous au www.mcgill.ca/demence. Cette page contient également un lien vers des ressources fiables spécifiques à la démence.  

Si vous souhaitez nous voir aborder des sujets et des questions spécifiques durant nos webémissions, écrivez-nous à dementia@mcgill.ca.  

Carmen Desjardins, BSc(N) is Program Manager of the Dementia and Psychiatric Comorbidities Program at the Douglas Research Institute.   She was the chief and founder of the Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) ambulatory team of the Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre (CIUSSS l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal).  She has been involved in implementing their Alzheimer’s plan and is a member of the panel of experts who develop MSSS guidelines for treating BPSD and for the Centre of Excellence on Longevity. 

 Ms. Desjardins will talk about her work at the Moe Levin Centre at the Douglas Research Institute, including the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and how to manage them. 

 This free podcast is also available in French. 

McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. 

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.     

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca. 

Christopher Labos, MD, MSc, is a cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology, an Associate at the McGill University Office for Science and Society and co-host of the award-winning podcast The Body of Evidence. He is a columnist with the Montreal Gazette and Medscape, featured on the Sunday Morning House Call on CJAD 800 Montreal, and has a regular TV segment with CTV Montreal and CBC Morning Live.  He is the author of Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: And 8 More Myths about the Food We Eat, a book about food epidemiology and why food headlines are usually wrong.  

Untreated diabetes has been identified as a risk factor for developing dementia.  Dr. Labos will look at the relationship between diabetes and dementia and explain the lifestyle factors that can lead to developing diabetes, separating real science from online headlines. 

McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. 

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.   

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca. 

 Sarah Widmeyer is Senior Vice-President, Wealth Strategies and Chief Marketing Officer at Richardson Wealth Limited.   Ms. Widmeyer currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer’s Society of Toronto and has served for 8 years as a Director of the Women’s Brain Health Initiative, a charitable organization focused on funding research and creating education programs to combat brain-aging diseases that primarily affect women. 

She will discuss some financial planning best practices and offer simple tips to minimize financial stresses felt among family members caring for aging parents.

This free webcast is in English.

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.   

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.

Join us on December 4th at noon for the next McGill Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.

Lorenzo’s House – a beacon of light for young onset patients and their families

Lorenzo’s House is a non-profit social impact organization designed to empower youth and families living with young onset dementia. Lorenzo’s House aims to shift the narrative and cure isolation, build community and drive forward dementia justice. Diana Cose and Jessica Eggert will share their journeys as care partners to young onset patients and discuss the ongoing role of Lorenzo’s House in their healing. 

Diana Cose is the Founding Executive Director of Lorenzo’s House, which she founded after her husband was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease. She experienced firsthand the massive gap in the memory care space for young patients and decided to make meaning from the isolating diagnosis in her family by creating a place that builds community, delivers on innovation and brings light.

Jessica Eggert is the former caregiver of her mother who was diagnosed with young onset dementia in 2014 and a former full-time high-school math and social-emotional learning teacher.  As a young caregiver, she found Lorenzo’s House to be a place of healing in community, and now she is involved in running the youth programming to honour her mother.

This free webcast is in English.

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.        

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.

De nouvelles recherches montrent que nous pouvons prendre des mesures pour prévenir et ralentir le déclin cognitif en renforçant notre réserve cognitive. 

Sylvie Belleville, Ph. D., est titulaire de la Chaire de recherche du Canada en neurosciences cognitives du vieillissement et plasticité cérébrale, professeure titulaire au Département de psychologie de l’Université de Montréal, et chercheuse au Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (CRIUGM). Elle s’est vu décerner de nombreux prix en reconnaissance de ses travaux, notamment le prix Adrien Pinard de la Société québécoise pour la recherche en psychologie, le prix professionnel de l’Association des psychologues du Québec, le prix Léo-Pariseau de l’ACFAS et un doctorat honoris causa de l’Université de Mons. Elle est également membre de l’Académie canadienne des sciences de la santé. 

Sylvie Belleville est connue pour ses travaux sur l’entraînement cognitif des personnes âgées et la prévention du déclin cognitif et des troubles neurocognitifs. Elle a identifié les processus compensatoires et le phénomène de plasticité cérébrale dans le vieillissement. Elle a aussi élaboré un important programme de recherche en neuropsychologie du vieillissement et des troubles neurocognitifs, en plus d’aider à mieux comprendre les déficits neuropsychologiques chez les personnes présentant des signes précoces de maladie d’Alzheimer ou de troubles cognitifs légers.  

Ce balado est en français.  

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McGill à vos côtés est parrainé par le programme Engagement communautaire Amelia Saputo pour les soins de la démence.  

McGill à vos côtés est une initiative du programme de formation sur la démence de McGill, qui est financé par des dons privés. Pour contribuer ou pour en savoir plus sur notre programme, rendez-vous au www.mcgill.ca/demence. Cette page contient également un lien vers des ressources fiables spécifiques à la démence.  

Si vous souhaitez nous voir aborder des sujets et des questions spécifiques durant nos webémissions, écrivez-nous à dementia@mcgill.ca.  

Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest is a road map for navigating a life-changing diagnosis. The book’s authors, Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr. Sammy Winemaker, have identified seven keys to unlock a better illness experience.  They will discuss those keys and how they apply to a diagnosis of dementia. 

Hsien Seow, MD is the Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care and Health System Innovation and a Professor in the Department of Oncology at McMaster University. He publishes healthcare and policy research focused on improving care for patients with serious illness. 

Sammy Winemaker, MD is an Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, in the Division of Palliative Care at McMaster University. She teaches palliative care to healthcare professionals. 

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. 

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.         

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca. 

En juillet, la Commission Lancet a publié son rapport 2024 sur la prévention, les interventions et les soins associés aux troubles neurocognitifs. Le Dr Gauthier expliquera en quoi consistent les découvertes sur les facteurs de risque modifiables des troubles neurocognitifs, et comment leur prise en compte peut prévenir ou retarder la progression de la maladie. 

Serge Gauthier, MD, est neurologue clinicien spécialisé dans le développement de nouveaux outils de diagnostic et de traitement pour les personnes souffrant de la maladie d’Alzheimer. Il est coresponsable universitaire du Programme de formation sur la démence et professeur émérite au Département de neurologie et neurochirurgie et au Département de psychiatrie de l’Université McGill. Le Dr Gauthier a été directeur du Centre de recherche et d’études sur le vieillissement de l’Université McGill de 1986 à 1997. Ses travaux lui ont valu d’être décoré de l’Ordre national du Canada en 2014 et de l’Ordre national du Québec en 2017. 

Cette webémission est disponible en anglais et en français.  

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McGill à vos côtés est parrainé par le programme Engagement communautaire Amelia Saputo pour les soins de la démence.  

McGill à vos côtés est une initiative du programme de formation sur la démence de McGill, qui est financé par des dons privés. Pour contribuer ou pour en savoir plus sur notre programme, rendez-vous au www.mcgill.ca/demence. Cette page contient également un lien vers des ressources fiables spécifiques à la démence.  

Si vous souhaitez nous voir aborder des sujets et des questions spécifiques durant nos webémissions, écrivez-nous à dementia@mcgill.ca.  

In July, the Lancet Commission launched its 2024 report on dementia prevention, intervention, and care.  Dr. Gauthier will explain the new findings on modifiable risk factors for dementia, and how addressing them can prevent or delay disease progression. 

Serge Gauthier, MD, is a clinical neurologist specializing in the development of new tools for diagnosis and treatments for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. He is the Academic Co-Lead for the Dementia Education Program and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery and the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University. Dr. Gauthier was the Director of the McGill University Research Centre for Studies in Aging from 1986 to 1997. His accomplishments led to him being appointed to the Order of Canada in 2014 and the National Order of Québec in 2017. 

Air date: Sept. 18, 2024

This webcast is available in English and French. 

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. 

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.         

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca. 

NOTE: This episode is in French only. These topics were addressed in English in April, 2024

Hélène Guay est une avocate, diplômée de McGill, en étroite collaboration avec les personnes âgées et leurs partenaires de soins afin de démystifier et de faciliter les processus juridiques. Elle pratique depuis plus de 30 ans le droit de la santé, le droit relatif aux droits de la personne et le droit des aînés.

Me Guay apportera des éclaircissements sur les évaluations et les documents juridiques requis pour prendre des décisions au nom d’une personne qui n’est plus en mesure de le faire pour elle-même.

Cette webémission est en français.

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McGill à vos côtés est parrainé par le programme Engagement communautaire Amelia Saputo pour les soins de la démence.

McGill à vos côtés est une initiative du programme de formation sur la démence de McGill, qui est financé par des dons privés. Pour contribuer ou pour en savoir plus sur notre programme, rendez-vous au www.mcgill.ca/demence. Cette page contient également un lien vers des ressources fiables spécifiques à la démence.

Si vous souhaitez nous voir aborder des sujets et des questions spécifiques durant nos webémissions, écrivez-nous à dementia@mcgill.ca.

Christina Smith has been involved in municipal politics with the City of Westmount for over ten years. She was first elected as City Councillor in 2013, then as Mayor in 2017. 

Mayor Smith will share her experience as a caregiver to her late father who recently passed away from Alzheimer’s disease. She will talk about the impact this disease has had on her and her family, and discuss both the challenges and positive encounters she faced with the healthcare system. 

McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.   

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.      

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.  

Joanne Besner, BSW, MBA, ACC, and caregiver, received her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Business Administration from McGill University, and a Professional Coaching designation from the John Molson Executive Centre at Concordia University. Ms. Besner coaches and facilitates workshops for health care professionals and community organizations, including the McGill University School of Social Work, where she is also an internship liaison supervisor. Her 35-year career in Quebec community health care spans many roles including frontline social work, clinical supervisor, manager, researcher and trainer. 

Ms. Besner will explain how negative emotions can interfere with our ability to manage difficult situations and offer tools to help us respond constructively to challenging situations. 

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.   

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.      

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.  

Pam Orzeck, MSW, PhD, is Associate Professor in the McGill School of Social Work and part of the coordination team at the Caregiver Grief Connexion project. Her latest research focuses on women's bereavement experiences after caregiving. She has published several articles and co-edited a book on professional interventions with caregivers.  

Zelda Freitas, BA, BSW, MSW, is Adjunct Professor at the McGill School of Social Work and part of the coordination team of the Caregiver Grief Connexion project. Ms Freitas’ expertise involves caregivers and caregiving, psychosocial practice, including palliative care and end-of-life care, countering adult mistreatment and older adults.  

 Ms. Orzeck and Ms. Freitas will speak about the Caregiver Grief Connection project, a new initiative that offers free and accessible educational resources on caregiver grief and bereavement for health and social service professionals and care providers. They will discuss their motivations for founding the project and what they hope it will achieve.

McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.   

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.            

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.  

Stephanie Geller, MSW, is the Team Lead, Clinical Social Worker, at Lianas Senior Transition Support.  She has been working with seniors for the last 25 years, helping them and their families with caregiving issues, including navigating social services, work-life balance issues, stress, anxiety, burnout and coping through major life decisions. 

Anna Kamateros, Notary, TEP, is Department Head, Wills Estates and Planning at KRB Lawyers.  Me Kamateros provides estate and later-life planning services that optimize wealth transfer and reduce estate conflicts.  Her work with respect to estate planning, including the preparation of final wills and testaments and protection mandates, includes advising liquidators on their duties administering the estate.  She is also a researcher for the Chaire de recherche Antoine-Turmel sur la protection juridique des aînés and a consultant on the multisectoral team to help counter the mistreatment of older adults. She is part of the expert committee for the Quebec Chamber of Notaries on the implementation of the law to better protect vulnerable persons. 

This webcast's goal is to provide clarity on the assessments and legal documentation required to make decisions on behalf of a person who is no longer able to make important decisions for themselves. 

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.   

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.      

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.  

Andrea Warnick, RN, MA, is a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Nurse who supports individuals, families and communities who are grieving illness or death in their lives. She co-owns AWC Grief Support, a group practice of over 30 therapists who provide grief therapy across Ontario and grief consultation and education across Canada.  Ms. Warnick developed the five-day Children's grief and bereavement certificate program at SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute. She also hosts Kids Grief Q&A, a free monthly webinar offered by Canadian Virtual Hospice, where she responds to questions from families and professionals from across the country about supporting grieving children and youth.  

Ms. Warnick will answer questions about how to speak to children about grave illnesses and how to recognize and address grieving in children. 

This webcast is in English. 

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.   

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations.

To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.      

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.  

Julie Bickerstaff, MSW, is Director of Caregiver Support & Knowledge Transfer at l’Appui pour les proches aidants, a caregiver support organization. Over the past 20 years of working in the health and social services network, public health, territorial organization and community sectors, she has developed a rich and varied expertise in consultation and mobilization, social development and program management.  

Ms. Bickerstaff will speak about the services offered by l’Appui pour les proches aidants that are available throughout the province of Quebec in English and French. 

This webcast is in English. 

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.  

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.          

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca. 

Marie-Eve Bolduc, Ph. D., est professeure adjointe à l’École de physiothérapie et d’ergothérapie de l’Université McGill. Ses intérêts de recherche touchent particulièrement les troubles d’origine cérébraux, les troubles développementaux et l’enseignement par simulation. Forte de son expérience d’ergothérapeute, de responsable de programme et d’éducatrice en simulation, elle participe depuis 2019 à l’élaboration de matériel de formation sur les troubles neurocognitifs majeurs au sein du programme de formation sur les troubles neurocognitifs de l’Université McGill. 

Pendant la pandémie, la Pre Bolduc a supervisé la création, par quatre de ses étudiantes, d’un livret d’activités pour les personnes atteintes de troubles neurocognitifs et leurs proches aidants. Le livret a été très populaire et grâce à ses conseils et au financement de la Fondation proches aimants Petro-Canada, nous avons pu donner vie à certaines de ces activités en vidéos. 

La Pre Bolduc expliquera pourquoi il est important pour les personnes atteintes de troubles neurocognitifs de continuer à participer à des activités de loisirs et aux activités de la vie quotidienne. Elle donnera aussi des conseils pour adapter les activités en fonction des capacités de la personne. Puis, elle présentera quelques-unes des nouvelles vidéos sur les activités liées aux troubles neurocognitifs que nous lancerons sur notre site web. 

Ce balado est disponible en français et en anglais.

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McGill à vos côtés est parrainé par le programme Engagement communautaire Amelia Saputo pour les soins de la démence. 

McGill à vos côtés est une initiative du programme de formation sur les troubles neurocognitifs de McGill, qui est financé par des dons privés. Pour contribuer ou pour en savoir plus sur notre programme, rendez-vous au www.mcgill.ca/demence. Cette page contient également un lien vers des ressources fiables spécifiques à la démence. 

Si vous souhaitez nous voir aborder des sujets et des questions spécifiques durant nos webémissions, écrivez-nous à dementia@mcgill.ca. 

Marie-Eve Bolduc, PhD, is Assistant Professor (professional) at the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at McGill University. Her research interests are directed toward brain-based disabilities, pediatric outcome research and simulation education. Using her experience as an occupational therapist, curriculum lead and simulation educator, she has been involved in developing material for the McGill Dementia Education Program since 2019.  

During the pandemic, Prof. Bolduc supervised the creation of a Dementia Activity Booklet for caregivers of people living with dementia by four of her students. The booklet has been very popular and so, with her guidance, and funding from the Petro-Canada Caremakers Foundation, we have brought some of those activities to life in videos. 

Prof. Bolduc will explain why continuing to participate in leisure activities and activities of daily living is important for people living with dementia and will share ideas for adapting activities to a person’s abilities. She will show some of the new dementia activity videos which we will be launching on our website. 

This podcast is available in English and French.  

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.  

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.          

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca. 

Jocelyn Downie is a Professor Emerita in the Faculties of Law and Medicine at Dalhousie University with a particular interest in end-of-life care.  She served as Special Advisor to the Canadian Senate Committee on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide and was involved in several national and provincial expert panels that address end-of-life decision-making and physician-assisted dying.    

Professor Downie is the author of Dying Justice: A Case for the Decriminalizing Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Canada, which was awarded the Abbyann D. Lynch Medal in Bioethics from the Royal Society of Canada. She was named a Fellow of both the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and made a member of the Order of Canada in recognition of her work advocating for high quality, end-of-life care.   

Professor Downie discusses whether, and how, people living with dementia can request Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD). 

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.  

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.          

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.  

McGill Cares was launched by the Dementia Education Program during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, on May 13, 2020, while many of us were isolating at home. Claire Webster, Founder of the Program, had the idea to record short interviews with different experts on topics of interest to care partners of people living with neurocognitive disorders to help educate and support them during this difficult time. 

On November 15, 2023, we aired the 100th episode of McGill Cares! Dr. José Morais, Dr. Serge Gauthier, Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto and Claire Webster looked at highlights from the past three years and answered questions.  

If you were not able to join us for the live webcast, it was recorded and is posted here and on our website to listen to or view at your convenience, like all past episodes of McGill Cares. 

Since launching McGill Cares, we have had over 70,000 views of our free online webcasts. Thank you for being an important part of our success. 

Original air date: Nov. 15, 2023

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 McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. 

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.         

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca. 

Lucy Barylak, MSW, is a social gerontology consultant for the CIUSSS-West-Central Montreal and a graduate of the McGill University School of Social Work, where she is also a liaison supervisor. Ms. Barylak has developed evidence-based training for seniors and caregivers, and she lectures in the field of social gerontology and knowledge transfer.  She facilitates “Dear Lucy,” an online show about caregiving funded by the WellMed Foundation in the U.S.  She founded and, for many years, managed the Caregiver Support Centre at the CLSC Rene-Cassin, a multi-service respite centre for family and informal caregivers. Ms. Barylak received the Queen’s Jubilee Award for her role in developing a national coalition to support caregivers across Canada. 

Lucy will discuss why people living with dementia might refuse personal daily care and provide some tips for what caregivers can do when faced with those situations. 

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.  

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.          

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.  

Corrie Sirota is a clinical social worker and sessional lecturer at the McGill School of Social Work who specializes in loss, bereavement. Corrie is also a TEDx speaker, the Clinical Director at Myra's Kids Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports bereaved children and their families and the author of Someone Died...Now What? A Personal and Professional Perspective on Coping with Loss and Grief.   

Ms. Sirota will speak about the types of loss triggered by a diagnosis of dementia, the varied emotions that accompany it and ways to cope with anticipatory grief.  

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. 

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.         

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca. 

Mr. Matt Del Vecchio is a Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA).  He is the owner of Lianas Senior Transition Support, which provides families with guidance and support in navigating home care and senior living communities.  Mr. Del Vecchio is also co-host of a popular weekly radio show, “Life Unrehearsed” on CJAD800 in Montreal and writes for The Suburban newspaper as their "Seniors and Aging" columnist.   

There will come a point in time when one needs to consider a transition from home into a senior-living community.  These decisions can be filled with emotion, guilt and anxiety. What can be done to avoid crisis mode?  Mr. Del Vecchio will discuss the steps that can be taken to allow for a smooth and less stressful transition.  

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. 

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.         

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.