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

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.

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.

A new study released today by the Alzheimer Society of Canada forecasts a tripling of the number of people living with dementia across the country by 2050. However, modelling shows that there may be ways to reduce the impact of the disease.

Join us as we explore topics that impact families affected by dementia at end-of-life. Learn the types of decisions that need to be made, conversations to have, physiological signs that signal the end-of-life, and ways to cope with grief and loss.

On July 21, Science published an article detailing possible misconduct in some influential research on the potential cause of Alzheimer’s disease. These reports have raised questions about the overall nature of funding research on the causes of Alzheimer's disease.

As we continue into the summer, extreme heat, and emergencies like wildfires and flooding, could happen unexpectedly.

An upcoming webinar, "Transit accessibility and challenges: Tips for people living with dementia," explores some of the challenges and strategies for using public transit when living with dementia.

In January 2022, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. launched a survey exploring family experiences during the height of visitation restrictions in long-term care. Read the report, “Everyone should have someone: Learning from caregivers’ experiences of long-term care visitation during COVID-19.”