New webinars by our member charities responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
Navigating and Facing our Fears: Living with ALS during COVID-19 - ALS Canada
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
2:30 PM ET
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Archived COVID-19 response webinars
Arthritis Society
Canadian Cancer Society
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
- COVID-19 Updates: Modeling COVID-19 to Prepare for the Future
- COVID-19 Updates: Mental Health, Diet and Nutrition
- COVID-19 Updates: Risk Factors and Live Q&A
- COVID-19 Updates: Infusion Clinics, Pregnancy and Newborns
- COVID-19 and IBD: What you Need to Know
Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Heart & Stroke
- Self-care during COVID-19 for People with Lived Experience
- Handwashing Technique for People with Stroke and a Weak/Flaccid Arm
- Rehabilitation and self-management techniques during COVID-19 for people living with stroke
- L’autogestion de la santé et des soins pendant la pandémie de la COVID-19
- Caregiving Challenges During COVID-19 and Practical Supports for Staying Afloat
- Sex and Gender Differences in the Risk & Management of COVID-19
Kidney Foundation of Canada
Canadian Lung Association
MS Society of Canada
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Parkinson Canada
Les Conférences Mémorables 2020 - Fédération québécoise des Sociétés Alzheimer
Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter la nouvelle programmation 2020 des Conférences Mémorables. Les webinaires auront lieu le premier mercredi de chaque mois entre 12h30 et 13h30. L'inscription est gratuite mais obligatoire.
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Facebook Live - Parkinson Canada
Every Thursday
12:00 PM ET
Summary: Join Parkinson Canada's Information & Referral Associates every Thursday as they take questions from people living with Parkinson's, Care Partners and Health Care Professionals. The focus will be on sharing information, tools and resources on Parkinson's disease.
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Webinar Series - Multiple Sclerosis Society
This webinar series tackles common MS symptoms while offering strategies and resources for improving your quality of life by providing an in-depth discussion on topics relating to exercise, nutrition, communication, symptom management, employment, and wellness. All webinars are recorded and saved 24-hours after the live broadcast.
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Fertility and Family Planning Webinar Series - Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Adult CF Advisory Committee (ACFAC) is hosting a 2019-2020 webinar series that explores different aspects of fertility and family planning. Various topics will be discussed throughout this eight-part series.
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Global ALS Clinical Trials Update – ALS Canada
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
12:00 PM ET
The presentation will explore the current state of clinical trials in Canada and worldwide. You will learn about: - Phase 3 ALS clinical trials currently underway, - Promising Phase 2 ALS clinical trials, - Select early-stage ALS clinical trials, and - current and future processes of clinical trial development in Canada.
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Myasthenia Gravis & You – Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
1:00 PM ET
This presentation will provide you with an overview of Myasthenia Gravis and help to answer the following questions:
- What is Myasthenia Gravis? What are the different types of Myasthenia Gravis? What are the signs and symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis?
- What are the current treatment options and treatments in development?
- What are the ways that Myasthenia Gravis can impact different aspects of your life and what you can do about it?
- How are Myasthenia Gravis and fatigue-related?
- What strategies can help you live your best life with Myasthenia Gravis?
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An update on Lewy body spectrum disorders – Alzheimer Society Canada
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
12:00 PM ET
Using a case-based approach, we will review the following:
- To compare the clinical features of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD), with a focus on diagnostic issues
- To compare the cognitive profile of DLB, PDD and Alzheimer’s disease
- To understand the underlying brain changes of DLB and PDD
- To understand the multi-factorial approach to the management of DLB and PDD