Our Current Events & Workshops
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Pacific Time
Location: Zoom Online Platform
Join Karen Tyrell as she sheds some light on this unique type of dementia that affects approximately 10-15% of all people living with symptoms of dementia.
Feel free to share this with others.
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern Time
Location: Abbotsford Senior Centre
Our brain is the most use-it-or-lose-it organ. Come learn ways to reduce your risk of dementia.
Karen will be in Ottawa, Ontario, for a talk on Wednesday, September 3rd, in collaboration with My Place Home Care on How to Maintain a Healthy Brain. Feel free to share this with your acquaintances in the Ottawa area.
To Register contact: 613-230-5730 ext. 321 or email at Abbotsford@glbecentre.ca
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Pacific Time
Location: 6005 BC – 17A, Delta, BC V4K 588
We invite you to join us and check out the “Healthy Living Fair.” Karen Tyrell will be there as one of the vendors celebrating this event.
To Register contact: 604 366 5404; 604 943 5591 or email at execassist@deltadivision.ca
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Pacific Time
Location: Victory Memorial Park, 14831 28 Avenue, Surrey, BC
Explore dozens of wellness retailers and resources while connecting with local health experts.
Karen will be a speaker and talk “How To Maintain a Healthy Brain”
To Register contact: 604-536-6522 | Sherry.Cameron@DignityMemorial.com
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Pacific Time / (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern Time)
Location: Zoom
Wondering if you should take someone to your home for the holidays? Is it helpful to play Christmas music?
The holiday season can be a beautiful yet challenging time when supporting someone living with dementia.
Join us for an inclusive Q&A session designed for both families and professionals. We’ll explore practical strategies, gentle communication tips, and ways to adapt celebrations so they feel comforting and meaningful for everyone involved.
Bring your questions — together, we’ll create a calmer, more supportive holiday experience for those in our care.
All are welcome to join.
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Meet Your Facilitator
Karen Tyrell, CPCA, CDCP
- 27+ years of dementia care experience
- Co-developed Canada’s first true Dementia Village (opened Aug 2019)
- Women’s Collaborative Hub Exceptional Educator Award Finalist
- Specialist consultant for the Adult Cognitive Wellness Centre
- Certificate in Long Term Health Care Management from CHA Learning
Join our Communities
We have a Facebook Group for frontline caregivers who work with people affected by dementia.
We also have another group for those who are part of the Dementia Solutions Family Caregiver Community.
