All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and the brain.
Dementia in the days of COVID-19: The B.C. Seniors Advocate’s perspective
People living with dementia in care homes and their care partners are among those who have suffered the most since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie has been a leading voice in sharing the reality of what life has been like for people living in care homes and their care partners since the beginning.
Join us this summer for the 10th annual Climb for Alzheimer’s!
From September 1 – 21, 2021, hikers and climbers from all over the province will be able to explore beautiful British Columbia while raising funds in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and showing the thousands of people affected by dementia they are not alone.
Research participants wanted for UBC project with people living with dementia and/or family caregivers
The UBC research project led by Dr. Lillian Hung and Jim Mann, member of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Leadership Group of People Living with Dementia, is looking to develop and evaluate a mobile app to address the urgent need to reduce social isolation in long-term care and hospital settings.
"A person with dementia is still a person." Marilyn's story.
Marilyn Taylor, of Nova Scotia, lives with Alzheimer's disease. Despite facing challenges like stigma and isolation, Marilyn still has hope for what the future brings as a person living with dementia in Canada.
Welcome to our New Executive Director
We're getting ready to reopen!
Learn more about ASP's phased-in approach to reopen, as we share what is currently being delivered virtually, what is open, and all our upcoming reopening dates for select services.
