All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and the brain.

"I live with dementia…in Cranbrook. Let me help you understand."

British Columbia
January 1, 2020

Canadians affected by dementia are going public for a third consecutive year in an effort to change hearts and minds. People living with the disease, their caregivers and family members are courageously stepping forward with their personal stories in the Alzheimer Society’s nation-wide campaign, I live with dementia. Let me help you understand as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

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“I live with dementia…in Coquitlam. Let me help you understand.”

British Columbia
December 31, 2019

Canadians affected by dementia are going public for a third consecutive year in an effort to change hearts and minds. People living with the disease, their caregivers and family members are courageously stepping forward with their personal stories in the Alzheimer Society’s nation-wide campaign, I live with dementia. Let me help you understand as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

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“I live with dementia…in Chilliwack. Let me help you understand.”

British Columbia
December 31, 2019

anadians affected by dementia are going public for a third consecutive year in an effort to change hearts and minds. People living with the disease, their caregivers and family members are courageously stepping forward with their personal stories in the Alzheimer Society’s nation-wide campaign, I live with dementia. Let me help you understand as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

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"I live with dementia…in Prince George. Let me help you understand."

British Columbia
December 31, 2019

Canadians affected by dementia are going public for a third consecutive year in an effort to change hearts and minds. People living with the disease, their caregivers and family members are courageously stepping forward with their personal stories in the Alzheimer Society’s nation-wide campaign, I live with dementia. Let me help you understand as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

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2019 research handout now available

British Columbia
May 1, 2019

Research is key to finding treatments and improving the quality of life of people affected by dementia. Learn more about the field of dementia research in an accessible way and read the highlights from 2019.

Front cover of the publication 'A focus on research', spring 2019.

Island Health presents "Sharing the Journey"

British Columbia
March 7, 2019

We have collaborated with the Island Health Authority to produce an 18-part video series to support caregivers and people living with dementia.

Daughter with her arm around her father,