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Public Lecture: Let’s talk about dementia, with Dr. Serge Gauthier (in French)

May 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Free

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in FRENCH ǀ from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Centre Communautaire Stephen F. Shaar, 394 rue Main, Hudson
This free lecture, offered by the Town of Hudson and the Hudson Seniors Committee in collaboration with the McGill University Dementia Education Program, is open to all.  It will take place in person, in English on May 8.
Note that the lecture is also offered in English on May 8th at 7 p.m.

This public lecture aims to raise awareness and provide basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders.

During this presentation, Dr. Serge Gauthier, a clinical neurologist, will provide information on the different types of neurocognitive disorders. He will discuss the associated symptoms that manifest as the disease progresses and explain how these may differ from typical aging concerns.

Next, he will share practical advice on how to care for a person living with dementia. He will discuss important considerations to ensure the safety and well-being of both the individual as well as the care partner to help families understand and access the resources needed to navigate this disease.

A question-and-answer period will follow.

Serge Gauthier, C.M., C.Q., M.D., FRCPC
Professor Emeritus, Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery and Department of Psychiatry

Academic Co-Lead, Dementia Education Program
McGill University

Biography: https://www.mcgill.ca/dementia/about-us/our-team/dr-serge-gauthier

NO REGISTRATION IS REQURED. All are welcome.

INFORMATION: Laura McCaffrey, lauram@ville.hudson.qc.ca, 450-458-5347, ext. 1124

About the Dementia Education Program
Led by a multidisciplinary team, the McGill University Dementia Education Program has created multilingual educational resources to support people living with dementia-related illnesses and their care partners. Please visit www.mcgill.ca/dementia to learn more.

Photo: Owen Egan/Joni Dufour

 

 

Details

Date:
May 15
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Organizer

Ville d’Hudson
Phone
450-458-5347
Email
info@ville.hudson.qc.ca
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Venue

Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre
394 Main Road
Hudson, QC J0P 1H0 Canada
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Phone
450-458-5347
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