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

From September 1 – 21, 2021, hikers and climbers from all over the province will be able to explore beautiful British Columbia while raising funds in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and showing the thousands of people affected by dementia they are not alone.

The UBC research project led by Dr. Lillian Hung and Jim Mann, member of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Leadership Group of People Living with Dementia, is looking to develop and evaluate a mobile app to address the urgent need to reduce social isolation in long-term care and hospital settings.

Nafeesa Karim will be running the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k to let other families affected by the disease know they are not alone.

Among the webinars offered in June, we are hosting two very special ones with guest speakers Chelsea Mackinnon, from McMaster University, and Jim Mann, Myrna Norman and Craig Burns, from our leadership group of people living with dementia. If you are interested in learning more, check out the other webinars available throughout the month of June.

Read about how Cowell Auto Group is committed to creating a meaningful difference in people’s lives – and challenging others to do the same.

Learn about changes to visitation restrictions for long-term care in B.C. and share your stories with us.