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Understanding and Navigating the Journey of Dementia hosted by the UWCM

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 18:30to20:00

Virtual presentation hosted by the University Women鈥檚 Club of Montreal

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm

As the number of dementia cases increases with our aging population, more and more families will be called upon to manage an array of challenging behaviours and cope with the progression of declining cognitive and physical functions of their loved one.

To educate and empower the community, the University Women鈥檚 Club of Montreal is partnering with 缅北强奸鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences to offer a free public lecture, Understanding and Navigating the Journey of Dementia.

Leading experts will come together on April 21 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm to share their knowledge and expertise and to provide essential information that will help families understand and access the resources needed to navigate Alzheimer鈥檚 and other dementia-related diseases.

Dr. Serge Gauthier, Director of the Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders Research Unit of the 缅北强奸 Research Centre for Studies in Aging, will discuss the medical aspects and impact of the disease including the behavioural and psychological symptoms, and former caregiver and Certified Alzheimer Care Consultant Claire Webster will share her personal journey and lessons learned. This will be followed by an opportunity to interact with our guest speakers and ask questions.

To learn more about the 缅北强奸 Dementia Education Program, please visit:

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For more information regarding this event, please contact Sheila Mohammed by email at sheilamohammed33 [at] gmail.com.

We hope you will join us for this important lecture, and encourage you to share this share this invitation with your friends and family members.

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Dr. Serge Gauthier

Director of the Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders Research Unit of the 缅北强奸 Research Centre for Studies in Aging
Professor, Departments of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, and Medicine, 缅北强奸

Dr. Serge Gauthier is a Clinical Neurologist specialized in the development of new tools for diagnosis and treatments for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

He was appointed Director of the 缅北强奸 Research Centre for Studies in Aging in 1986. In 1997, he became a Senior Scientist of the CIHR-Rx&D program (Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Canada鈥檚 Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies). His accomplishments ultimately led to his appointment as Director of the Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders Research Unit of 缅北强奸 in 2000.

Furthermore, he is also the author and editor of several books, including Management of Dementia (2nd ed. - 2009), Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease (3rd ed. - 2007), Pharmacotherapy of Alzheimer's Disease (1998), and Alzheimer's Disease in Primary Care (2nd ed. - 1997).

His internationally recognized work led to his introduction into the National Order of Quebec (2017) and the National Order of Canada (2014). He received the Prix d鈥橢xcellence (2009), the Irma Parhad Award (2009) and the Prize Galien (1997) for his continued efforts in improving conditions for those suffering from Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

His personal interests lie in the management of dementia in different stages, the ethics of research involving individuals with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, and primary prevention strategies against cognitive decline and Alzheimer鈥檚 dementia.


Mrs. Claire Webster

Founder and Ambassador, Dementia Education Program, 缅北强奸
Founder and President of Caregiver Crosswalk Inc.

Claire Webster is a Certified Alzheimer Care Consultant (PAC), Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA), as well as a conference speaker and educator in the field of caring for an individual with dementia.

She is Founder and President of Caregiver Crosswalk Inc., a consulting firm that provides education and support services to help individuals navigate the journey of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and/or dementia related illnesses.

Claire works in collaboration with 缅北强奸's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Division of Geriatric Medicine. She is the Founder and Ambassador of the 缅北强奸 Dementia Education Program and 缅北强奸 Cares, a weekly webcast series designed to support family care partners.

As a former care partner to her late mother, Claire has had firsthand experience in dealing with the overwhelming emotional and physical impact that the disease places on the individual and family members.

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