All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the brain.
Webinar video: Long-term care and COVID
This January, we hosted a special webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with dementia in long-term care. Couldn't join us on the day? You can still watch the video and learn more about issues facing families in B.C.
Island community leaders unite to support people affected by dementia at Breakfast to Remember
Critical Alzheimer Society of B.C. fundraiser is led by volunteers close to the cause
Driving forward change: Medical director looks to new opportunities in dementia research and treatment in B.C.
Dr. Alexandre Henri-Bhargava shares insight into local innovation in dementia research at our exclusive Breakfast to Remember research event.
Learn strategies for family dynamics in dementia caregiving
As a caregiver, 'drawing the line’ with family members can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially when there are conflicting perceptions of what the best care is for the person living with dementia.
Dementia in the Days of COVID-19: Jim's story
Jim Mann, a longtime advocate and member of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Advisory Group of People Living with Dementia, shines a light on the lesser-known impacts of COVID-19 on people living with dementia.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield to speak at virtual breakfast event to raise funds for people affected by dementia
Telethon raises over $165K for dementia support for the Chinese community
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. and Fairchild Media Group are proud to announce that the first-ever Telethon for Alzheimer’s raised over $165,000 to help provide support and education for people living with dementia and their caregivers in the Chinese community.
Join us for the inaugural 'Lived experience' webinar this month
On November 25, we will be hosting the first of our new bi-annual 'Lived experience' webinar series. Hear from two members of the Society's Leadership Group of People Living with Dementia, Myrna Norman and Craig Burns, as they share their experiences of what it is like living with dementia during the holiday season.
Online national forum to discuss community alert systems for vulnerable older Canadians
Dr. Lili Liu and her research team from the University of Waterloo is hosting an online national forum to discuss community alert systems for vulnerable Canadians at risk of going missing, in partnership with AGE-WELL NCE, the Alzheimer Society of B.C., the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, Dementia Advocacy Canada, the Calgary Coordinated Response to Missing Seniors and several persons with lived experience of dementia.