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

Dementia in the Workplace website launched. The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories has developed a new website, DementiaAlberta.ca, to provide information and guidance to Alberta employers and employees faced with a dementia diagnosis or navigating dementia in the workplace.

Alberta Blue Cross is excited to support the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories through sponsorship of the Virtual Minds in Motion® program. Staff and clients of the organization know the company’s support makes a difference.

January is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is pleased to announce it is participating in a nation-wide campaign reminding people that the organization is the First Link® to Support, Knowledge and Community.

Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow

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Thank you to everyone who participated in, volunteered for, sponsored, and donated to our 2021 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s!

The Alberta Retired Teachers’ Charitable Foundation’s (ARTCF) support in 2020 allowed the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories to pilot the concept and determine that there is significant demand for the Minds in Motion® program.

Sisters, Nicole Ambrosi and Wendy Weiss, started the Mick Nieman Memorial Golf Tournament in 2020 to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories in memory of their dad who passed away from Alzheimer’s disease in 2014.

Terry Fannon started Cycle for Mom four years ago to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories to honour his mother's memory.

The Dream Casters Society is dedicated to improving the lives of others. How? Fishing, of course! The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is lucky to partner with Dream Casters to send some of our clients out for fishing trips each year.

April 18-24 is National Volunteer’s Week! Join us as we feature a few of our fantastic volunteers. Learn a bit about why they decided to get involved with the Society, and how they are making a difference.

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