Research
Research is key to changing the conversation, the experience and the future for people affected by dementia. Learn more about dementia research, how you can participate and how we support researchers throughout the province.
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. seeks to change the conversation, the experience and the future of people living with dementia and the people who support them by championing dementia-friendly research, investing in innovative research, acting as a knowledge source and fostering relationships with researchers and the community.
Our knowledge mobilization activities ensure that dementia research and information is accessible, understandable and useful for people affected by dementia, health-care providers, policy makers and more. Through collaborative efforts, we strive to translate knowledge so that research findings extend beyond the confines of academic journals.
We also partner with researchers and organizations to support and advise on effective and respectful dementia research. We also promote dementia-friendly research – an approach to conducting research which meaningfully engages and partners with people affected by dementia as study participants, advisors and co-researchers. Our activities ultimately serve to foster meaningful connections between researchers and people with lived experience. These relationships also ultimately allow us to better support families on the journey as we collaborate with researchers to improve our own programs, services and resources.
In addition, we provide funding for researchers so they can conduct and mobilize research to improve the care and quality of life for people affected by dementia and investigate effective prevention, diagnostics, treatments and supports at all stages of the dementia journey. We want people with lived experience of dementia to know about the abundant opportunities to engage in research – not just as research participants but also as advisors, consultants and partners. We also provide letters of support for researchers or organizations whose work aligns with our vision, mission and core values.
Learn more below about our research knowledge mobilization activities, how you can participate in research and how we support researchers. Visit the I am a researcher section for more information on how to request support and our eligibility requirements.