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

Guide to income tax and benefits: 2021 tax year

British Columbia
February 18, 2022

Our “Guide to income tax and benefits” for the 2021 tax year is now available. This guide provides useful tax tips for discussing with your tax preparer.

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Upcoming webinar: advance care planning

British Columbia
February 10, 2022

Preparing plans in advance and knowing someone’s wishes can benefit families in decision-making, especially when reaching the end-of-life stages.

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Listen to Call to Mind podcast series

British Columbia
February 2, 2022

How has the pandemic affected people living with dementia and their family caregivers? Through a new podcast series informed by dementia research, you can hear directly from Canadian families living with dementia, revealing their challenges – and their hopes.

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Share your experience of long-term care

British Columbia
January 27, 2022

Are you affected by restrictions on visitation in long-term care and assisted living? We’d like to hear from you! Fill out a short survey and help us advocate for every person in long-term care to have an essential visitor.

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Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2022

British Columbia
January 3, 2022

In an increasingly uncertain world, it is so important to show people living with dementia they’re not alone. Throughout January, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is highlighting the experiences of British Columbians affected by dementia to say, “Don’t change. Even if they do.” 

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