The Alzheimer Society of Brant is offering Care Essentials, a free learning series for family and friends of persons with dementia, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15 and Feb. 22 at the Children’s Aid Society Family Resource Centre, 14 Henry St. Call 519-759-7692 to register.