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

At 84, Coquitlam resident Dennis Hollis is living with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Despite facing challenges including memory loss, reduced concentration, loss of independence and concerns about burdening the people he cares for, Dennis is determined to control how he lives positively.

Dr. Mark Cembrowski, Associate Professor in the Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences at the University of British Columbia and an Investigator with the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, leads us through his research in memory and cognition in brains with and without brain disorder.

We all have the capacity to express our feelings in creative ways that help us process emotions. David Taylor and Janet Marshall are caregivers and musicians who share how they found comfort in creative expression.

This summer, communities across BC and the Yukon celebrate Pride. Our Rainbow caregiver support groups offer a space where 2SLGBTQIA+ caregivers can feel seen, supported and connected.

At 15 years old, Grace Lee is reshaping how young people understand dementia. A youth advocate, she launched Mind with Grace, a youth-focused social media intiative aimed at making dementia education accessible and relatable.

Learn about our recent recommendations to the Provincial Government’s Standing Committee on Finance.

The Board of Directors of the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon has appointed Cathryn France as Interim CEO.

With Environment Canada forecasting 2026 to be one of the hottest on record, the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon is urging the public to learn how to support people living with dementia ahead of what is expected to be an especially active wildfire season.

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, presented by Go Auto, is the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon’s largest annual fundraiser – and a powerful opportunity to build community, raise awareness and generate critical funds to support families affected by dementia. Funds raised support vital programs and services as well as enable research to change the future of the disease. In the days leading up to the Walk on May 31, we’re reflecting on the incredible support we receive from Go Auto and their commitment to making a difference in the lives of people facing the disease.