Supporting caregivers of people with neurocognitive disorders

June 28, 2023 11:00 AM

Mrs. Claire Webster will share practical advice on how to care for a person living with dementia. She 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.

Mrs. Claire Webster is a Certified Dementia Care Consultant (PAC), Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA), as well as a conference speaker and educator in the field of caring for an individual with dementia. She is Founder and President of Caregiver Crosswalk Inc., a consulting firm that provides education and support services to help individuals navigate the journey of Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia-related illnesses. Claire works in collaboration with McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Division of Geriatric Medicine. She is the Founder and Ambassador of the McGill Dementia Education Program and McGill Cares, a webcast series designed to support family care partners. Claire is one of the McGill senior co-editors of the World Alzheimer Report 2021 - Journey through the diagnosis of dementia, and the World Alzheimer Report 2022 - Post-diagnostic management and support: a prescription of care.