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19/08/2026

When enters a family’s life, it can be hard to know what information to trust or where to begin.

iGeriCare’s free lessons are designed to explain dementia-related topics in a clear, approachable way.

Start learning:

Bringing Clarity to Dementia

11/08/2026

Do you work with families or young children?

Play&Learn is a free resource you can share with parents, guardians and caregivers. Activities are simple, practical and organized by age group and developmental area.

Share Play&Learn: https://playandlearn.healthhq.ca/en

Find games and activities for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners to build skills in listening, talking, managing emotions, problem solving and movement.

07/08/2026

Learning about dementia risk does not have to be overwhelming.

A McMaster University led study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found that a free online education program about reducing the risk of developing dementia helped improve people’s knowledge of dementia risk factors and encouraged some healthy behaviour changes, including increased self-reported physical activity.

The findings highlight how clear, accessible online education can help people better understand brain health and dementia risk.
Read the study:

Background: Dementia prevention through the reduction of modifiable risk factors is gaining attention as a public health strategy. However, public knowledge of dementia risk and protective factors remains low. Web-based education offers a potential solution to raise awareness and promote risk-reduct...

06/08/2026

Memory and thinking changes can be confusing and sometimes worrying.

This free online lesson explains mild cognitive impairment, including how it differs from dementia.

Learn more: https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/e-learning/dementia/what-is-mild-cognitive-impairment

31/07/2026

Getting ready for can start with simple everyday play.

Play&Learn offers free activities for children aged four to six that support learning, communication, movement and social-emotional development.

Explore kindergarten activities: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMmHYfrc88y1WWiTT23yrIVsY0jgM7s-

Discover fun games and activities to help your kindergartener learn, grow, and thrive.

30/07/2026

If you or someone close to you is trying to better understand dementia, this free online lesson is a helpful place to start.

The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal explains dementia in clear language for families, care partners and anyone looking for reliable information.

Start the lesson: https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/e-learning/dementia

22/07/2026

Preschoolers learn so much through play, conversation and movement.

Play&Learn offers free activity ideas for children aged 2.5 to four that families can use at home, in child-care settings or as part of everyday routines.

Find preschool activities:

Discover fun games and activities to help your preschooler learn, grow, and thrive.

20/07/2026

Not sure where to start when learning about dementia?

The iGeriCare lessons page brings together free information on dementia basics, mild cognitive impairment, safety, treatment, home care, caregiver wellness, brain health and more.

Browse the lessons: https://igericare.healthhq.ca/en/lessons

16/07/2026

Looking for free, easy-to-understand health lessons related to aging?

The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal has online lessons on topics such as dementia, brain health, medication use and more.

Browse the lessons: https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/e-learning/lessons

14/07/2026

Have a busy toddler at home?

Play&Learn has free activity ideas for children aged 1.5 to 2.5 that support language, movement, thinking and learning, and social and emotional development through everyday play.

Try an activity:

Discover fun games and activities to help your toddler learn, grow, and thrive.