Defy Dementia is dedicated to providing tools and knowledge to help you reduce your dementia risk. Through an engaging podcast, helpful infographics, impactful videos and inspiring events, Defy Dementia provides actionable tips to support your brain health. Browse upcoming in-person and virtual events below, or explore recordings of past sessions for continued learning.
Upcoming Events
Defy Dementia: Empowering You to Reduce Your Dementia Risk
Join us for "Defy Dementia: Empowering You to Reduce Your Dementia Risk", co-hosted by Jay Ingram and Dr. Allison Sekuler (President and Chief Scientist, BARE and Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation).
Discover the latest insights into modifiable dementia risk factors and hear directly from dementia experts and individuals with lived experiences during our interactive panel and Q&A session.
Panelists include:
👩🏻⚕️ Dr. Pamela Roach, Associate Professor at University of Calgary, Director of Indigenous Engagement, Acting Scientific Director of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health, and a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health Systems Safety. Dr. Roach specializes in dementia and brain health, focusing on Indigenous-specific approaches to dementia care and prevention.
👩🏻⚕️ Dr. Zahra Goodarzi, Associate Professor, University of Calgary, a Clinician Researcher specializing in addressing the needs of older adults with frailty, complex comorbidities, neurodegenerative diseases, mental health challenges, and optimal care delivery in acute settings.
Afterward, explore demonstration booths featuring innovative dementia resources and groundbreaking research in aging and brain health.
🗓 Date: April 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. (local time)
📍 Location: Calgary Public Library, Central Library (800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2E7) & Online live stream available
Spots are limited.
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Past Events
Free Event – Defy Dementia: Virtual Exercise
Event Recording from January 28, 2025
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Free Event – Defy Dementia: Live to Be Social – Be Social to Live
Event Recording from January 28, 2025
Did you know loneliness and social isolation can increase your dementia risk? Watch this recorded event to learn how you can take steps to support your emotional and cognitive well-being today.
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Defy Dementia Shepherd Village – Boost Your Brain Health
Event Recording from November 25, 2024
Do you want to learn how you can protect your brain health as you age? Watch this recording of our Defy Dementia event at Shepherd Village for an inspiring, engaging event filled with practical tips.
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Long-Term Care Transitions – Presented by Defy Dementia
Event Recording from Dec 2, 2024
Watch this recording for an inspiring, engaging virtual event filled with helpful insights and practical tips, including an interactive panel discussion and Q&A session all about long-term care transitions.
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Lightening the Load With Vision and Hearing
Event Recording from October 21, 2024
Do you want to learn how taking care of your vision and hearing can help you protect your brain health as you age?
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Defy Dementia – Hamilton Event
Hamilton Central Library, March 27, 2024
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Defy Dementia – North York Event
North York Reference Library, January 24, 2024
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Defy Dementia – Ottawa Event
Ottawa Main Library, November 15, 2023
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Defy Dementia – Vancouver Event
Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, October 11, 2023
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Defy Dementia - Halifax Event
Halifax Central Library, August 25, 2023
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