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

In September, as World Alzheimer’s Month is recognized around the world, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is calling attention to the many challenges that British Columbians living with dementia, their caregivers and families have experienced over the past year.

With the federal election taking place on Monday, September 20, there has never been a better time to raise awareness of dementia in Canada.

For thousands of families in British Columbia, dementia is an uphill journey – and no one should have to do it alone. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is there for people on every step of their dementia journey, and it’s people like Matt Gibson, Bill Hartley and the rest of their team who are helping to make that happen.

Read about why Neptune Terminals supports the Climb for Alzheimer’s and their commitment to giving back and making the North Shore community stronger.

The funds raised by the Climb for Alzheimer’s support the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s programs and services such as a pilot online version of Minds in Motion®, a social and fitness program for people living with early-stage dementia and a care partner.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is pleased to welcome Jen Lyle to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She takes over the role from Barbara Lindsay, the Society’s Director of Advocacy & Education and Marketing & Communications teams, who has led the organization as interim CEO since October 2020.

Erin Beaudoin is the Chief Motivator, CEO of Eden Gardens, a non-profit long-term care home community in Nanaimo that provides person-centred care for people living with dementia. Erin has been outspoken about the impact COVID-19 had on Eden Gardens’ community members, including staff, residents and families. She joined us to reflect on the impact the pandemic has had on her community and decisions she made in leading the organization through such an incredibly difficult time.

Erin Beaudoin is the Chief Motivator, CEO of Eden Gardens, a non-profit long-term care home community in Nanaimo that provides person-centred care for people living with dementia. Erin has been outspoken about the impact COVID-19 had on Eden Gardens’ community members, including staff, residents and families. She joined us to reflect on the impact the pandemic has had on her community and decisions she made in leading the organization through such an incredibly difficult time.

People living with dementia in care homes and their care partners are among those who have suffered the most since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie has been a leading voice in sharing the reality of what life has been like for people living in care homes and their care partners since the beginning.