McGill Cares: Early Prevention Strategies, Research and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

Join us on July 8, 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: Early Prevention Strategies, Research and Treatment of 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.

Join Dr. Simon Ducharme for an informative webinar on the latest advances in care and research on Alzheimer's disease. This session will review the most effective evidence-based strategies to help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, including lifestyle and health-related prevention measures. Dr. Ducharme will also discuss the benefits and limitations of current treatments available today, including the most recent updates following Health Canada approval of new therapies, and explore promising avenues in research. In addition, participants will learn about a research study designed for individuals who may be at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

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

NOTE: You do not need to register in advance to watch this webcast.

To watch this webcast in ENGLISH, click here on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT when the link will become public and available.

To watch this webcast in FRENCH, click here on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT when the link will become public and available.

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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 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 [at] mcgill.ca.