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

Holiday season closure

British Columbia
December 21, 2022

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will be closed between December 24, 2022 through January 2, 2023 to mark the holiday season.

Alzheimer Society of British Columbia wordmark and identifier.

Impact of the Landmark Study: Jim's story

British Columbia
December 12, 2022

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.

Jim Mann smiling broadly.

Preparing for B.C. municipal elections 2022

British Columbia
September 22, 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.

Four hands with stickers reading vote

Climb for Alzheimer’s

British Columbia
September 16, 2022

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.

Will you have the courage to climb?