All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the brain.
National Volunteer Week 2022
We are joining organizations across Canada to celebrate volunteers and the work they do to support their communities. Read stories shared by volunteers, Society staff and clients that celebrate our volunteers who are working towards a dementia-friendly society.



Business leaders push to break stigma and build support through virtual breakfast

Business and health-care leaders support popular Alzheimer Society of B.C. virtual breakfast

Guide to income tax and benefits: 2021 tax year
Our “Guide to income tax and benefits” for the 2021 tax year is now available. This guide provides useful tax tips for discussing with your tax preparer.

Upcoming webinar: advance care planning
Preparing plans in advance and knowing someone’s wishes can benefit families in decision-making, especially when reaching the end-of-life stages.

Listen to Call to Mind podcast series
How has the pandemic affected people living with dementia and their family caregivers? Through a new podcast series informed by dementia research, you can hear directly from Canadian families living with dementia, revealing their challenges – and their hopes.

Share your experience of long-term care
Are you affected by restrictions on visitation in long-term care and assisted living? We’d like to hear from you! Fill out a short survey and help us advocate for every person in long-term care to have an essential visitor.

Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2022
In an increasingly uncertain world, it is so important to show people living with dementia they’re not alone. Throughout January, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is highlighting the experiences of British Columbians affected by dementia to say, “Don’t change. Even if they do.”
