This month at the Alzheimer Society.

Providing a sense of comfort and social support are some of the ways to help a person in long-term care to adjust to their new environment. Explore visiting tips and activity ideas so you can make the most out of the visits. For caregivers.

Join us for an engaging lunch discussion to learn more about:
• How dementia impacts South Asian families
• What culturally-safe dementia supports are available
• What you can do to better support people affected by dementia within the South Asian community.

Navigating health-care systems and looking for support services can be overwhelming. Learn about
community supports – including home care, respite and adult day programs – as well as how to address challenges in accessing them. For caregivers.

Join us to hear from two experienced caregivers who will share their experiences and learning on their dementia journey as they supported their person at home. We will also hear from a gerontologist caregiver coach from the Family Caregivers of BC support team who will share beneficial caregiver resources and discuss the importance of creating a circle of care/support system for the caregiver.

Caring for someone in long-term care brings a change in role for caregivers as the support team expands. Learn how to adjust your caregiving role and work effectively with the care team to ensure the person receives the care they need, and you also feel supported. For caregivers.

Caring for someone in long-term care brings a change in role for caregivers as the support team expands. Learn how to adjust your caregiving role and work effectively with the care team to ensure the person receives the care they need, and you also feel supported. For caregivers.

Early in the dementia journey it can feel daunting to think about what lies ahead – but it’s important to plan now, before communication and decision-making become more challenging. Learn how to begin planning early for important legal, health-care and financial decisions. For caregivers and people living with dementia.

Join us for the final webinar of the four-part Flipping stigma series, with a focus on the research behind the “Flipping stigma on its ear” toolkit. Representatives from the UBC research team along with action group members living with dementia, will discuss the importance of participatory action research and address the underlying stigma and misconceptions of dementia that exist in the research field. We’ll conclude the series with a look at the toolkit’s global impact and what’s next for the team.

Charity Dinner for Alzheimer's brings together like-minded philanthropists, organizations, community leaders and respected members of the Chinese community for a night of healthy dinner and silent auction in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Join us to increase your confidence in providing physical care in the home. Hear from community health care professionals who will share practical tips for common caregiving activities while maintaining dignity and safety.