Our Current Events & Workshops
Wednesday, Aug. 26th, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Pacific Time
Location: Zoom Online Platform
Talk Title: Beyond Speaking Up: How Family Councils Turn Individual Voices into Collective Change
A Follow-Up to “Speaking Up or Staying Silent? The Reality of Family Advocacy in Long-Term Care”
Join us for this insightful and empowering free Zoom session with Lisa Dawson, President of the Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC, as we explore how Family Councils create a safe, collaborative way for families, residents, and care teams to work together to improve quality of life in long-term care.
Whether you’re a family caregiver, long-term care staff member, healthcare professional, or simply passionate about person-centred care, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and inspired.
Register today and join us for this free educational Zoom talk!
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
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Pacific Time / (4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern Time)
Location: Zoom
Join us for an insightful and compassionate session with Karen Tyrell, designed for families and professional caregivers. This event explores the often-overlooked topic of unintentional emotional abuse in dementia care, subtle behaviours and patterns that may harm relationships without us even realizing it.
Learn how to recognize these signs, improve communication, and foster a more supportive and respectful care environment.
Together, we’ll uncover practical strategies to strengthen trust, connection, and understanding in the caregiving journey.
Feel free to share this with others.
IN-PERSON Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pacific Time
Location: Aberthau Mansion, 4397 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, West Point Grey Community Centre
Online via ZOOM Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific Time
Many caregivers feel uncertain about the changes dementia brings – from communication challenges and shifting roles to safety concerns, care decisions, and long‑term planning.
Join us for an informative and interactive workshop designed to help families understand what to expect, how to support a loved one, and how to prepare both emotionally and financially throughout the dementia journey.
Together, we’ll explore practical strategies, emotional preparation, and supportive tools, using real‑life examples and actionable techniques to help you navigate each stage alongside your loved one with greater confidence and ease.
Check out some of these free online courses from our friends:
Some of Our Past Events:
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.
