Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Each January, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. takes part in Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
January 1 marks the beginning of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. More than 85,000 people in B.C. are living with dementia and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Receiving a dementia diagnosis and coping with the progression of the disease can feel overwhelming. With guidance, people affected by the disease can continue to find joy, meaning and connection on the dementia journey. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. can provide resources, education and support.
This January, we’ll be amplifying the voices of people affected by dementia, who will share their experience with the disease. We are encouraging organizations and individuals across the province to listen to these stories and learn more about dementia and the supports available. Then, we invite you to share what you’ve learned in your community.
Stay tuned for the campaign launch on January 1, 2025.
If you’d like to donate in support of our work before the end of the year, this is a wonderful time to do so. Thanks to our Friends of the Society, all donations will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $85,000 – one for every British Columbian living with dementia. Please know that you can donate online or by phone at 1-800-667-3742.