Caring Conversations: How to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (in FRENCH)
Caring Conversations is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.
Join us on January 21, 2026 at 11 am EST for a discussion to support caregivers of a person living with dementia.
How to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
Since we first launched this initiative in 2022, we have received many requests to offer this online forum in French.
We are pleased to announce that this episode of Caring Conversations will take place in French and will be moderated by Claire Webster and Carmen Desjardins. We will alternate between English and French discussions for the remainder of the season. The English discussions will continue to be moderated by Lucy Barylak and Joanne Besner.
Claire and Carmen will discuss how to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). They will provide tips for managing difficulties with the activities of daily living, verbal or physical aggression and inappropriate sexual behaviour when caring for a person living with dementia.
The Caring Conversations webinar platform allows people to participate online or by telephone. When you register, you will be provided with a link to join online, and a list of phone numbers if you prefer to call in. You will need to register online to receive the link and call-in numbers.
Our moderators for the French sessions
Carmen Desjardins, BSc(N), is the head of the Dementia with Psychiatric Comorbidity Program at the Integrated Health and Social Services University Network for the West Island of Montreal (CIUSSS ODIM). She has served on committees as an expert advisor for the Ministry of Health and Social Services and for the Centre of Excellence on Longevity. Carmen participated in the implementation of the Alzheimer's plan for her sector and in the establishment of the outpatient BPSD (behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia) team for her CIUSSS.
Claire Webster is the founder and ambassador of the 海角社区 Dementia Education Program. She is a certified dementia care consultant, a certified professional consultant on aging, and a conference speaker and educator in the field of cognitive care. She is the founder and president of Caregiver Crosswalk, a consulting firm that provides education and support services to help individuals navigate the journey of Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related illnesses. As a former care partner to her late mother who passed away from Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, Claire has lived experience on the impact this illness has on a person living with dementia and the ripple effect on family members.
Caring Conversations is sponsored by Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation.
You can watch past episodes of Caring Conversations on our website.
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