All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the brain.
Breakfast to Remember returns to Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria!
Returning in-person for the first time since 2020, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. invites you to join business leaders from across the province at Breakfast to Remember in Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria.
Call for nominations: Board of Directors with specific need for finance and audit experience
Apply to join our diverse Board of Directors and take part in the Finance and Audit Committee, who passionately brings experience and a rich skillset in finance, audit, risk, budgeting and governance skills.
Inaugural Dementia-Friendly Communities awards
British Columbians to be honoured at inaugural Dementia-Friendly Communities awards.
Statement on the FDA approval of lecanemab
Read our statement on the FDA’s approval of Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab.
Holiday season closure
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will be closed between December 24, 2022 through January 2, 2023 to mark the holiday season.
Impact of the Landmark Study: Jim's story
Jim Mann, a member of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s Leadership Group of People Living with Dementia, recounts his summer and shares his thoughts on the Landmark Study.
Upcoming webinar: how arts strengthen their caregiving resiliency
A group of caregivers will share insights about how a connection to arts (across different media) has supported their health and resilience on the dementia journey.
Preparing for B.C. municipal elections 2022
General local or “municipal” elections in B.C. are held every four years. The next one will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Find out how you can raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias with the candidates in your community.
Climb for Alzheimer’s
Nearly two in every three people in B.C. are affected by dementia. While there’s no cure yet, together we can make sure no one has to face this disease alone. On September 24, British Columbians braved 2,830 steps up the Grouse Grind® to show up for and fundraise for people living with Alzheimer’s disease on what can be an uphill journey.