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Caring for her beloved husband and soulmate Pat as his Alzheimer’s progressed often left Barbara feeling sad and overwhelmed. The Alzheimer Society was a lifeline for her.
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By 2050, nearly 2 million people living in Canada could be living with dementia
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. What can we do to change Canada’s dementia future? Find out in our new report – the Landmark Study.
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12 actions for a healthier brain at any age
Staying socially active, being physically active and having a sense of purpose — all of these and more can help improve brain health in any phase of life.
Canada must take action now on dementia: Recommendations to help lower risks in an aging population
A new study predicts a significant increase in the number of Canadians living with dementia over the next three decades.
The world doesn’t end when you have Alzheimer’s: Michael and Isabel’s story, continued
In 2019, Michael Phillips shared the story of him and his wife Isabel, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011. Now, three years later, Michael returns to give an update on how Isabel is doing and what challenges they faced with long-term care throughout the pandemic.
ASRP funding increase means that emerging scientific researchers can be paid a living and sustainable wage
This funding increase means that emerging scientific researchers can be paid a living and sustainable wage.
Latest funding results
We're pleased to announce the 2022 grants and awards for the Alzheimer Society Research Program, funding Canadian researchers in the field of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and investing in the future of dementia care in Canada.
Information for researchers
Are you a researcher currently funded by the Alzheimer Society Research Program, or interested in applying? Get all the information and resources you need in this section.
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With your support, we have surpassed our goal and raised more than $5.7M! #IGWalkforAlz
Learn more about the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s
Communicating with people living with dementia
Understand how dementia affects communication and learn some useful tips and strategies for your conversations with people living with dementia as they progress through the stages of the disease.
Dementia information in Hindi, Chinese and more languages
Hindi, Mandarin and Cantonese are some of the most-spoken languages in Canada. Find essential facts about dementia in multiple languages here.
Our Advisory Group of People with Lived Experience of Dementia
Our Advisory Group of People with Lived Experience of Dementia is a community of people who guide the Alzheimer Society of Canada. By drawing on their personal stories of living with or supporting people with dementia, our members can share their voices to change how dementia is understood and treated in Canada.
Dementia Talks! Canada – A new online webinar series
A new digital discussion series that centres the conversation on dementia, with researchers and people with lived experience sharing their stories, tips and insights.
Learn more about itWatch our past Talks
[FREE WEBINAR] Coping with social isolation and dementia – in and beyond pandemics
Join us on October 26 at 12 noon Eastern Time for a free conversation about innovative ways to cope with social isolation both in and beyond COVID-19 contexts. We will also discuss the impact of social isolation on dementia and caregiving.
Video: Creating dementia-friendly spaces
In this free webinar presentation from Dementia Talks! Canada, our panel of experts focus on ways to create dementia-friendly spaces.
Video: Forecasting Canada’s dementia and brain health future
Hear from a panel of dementia experts for this special World Alzheimer's Month edition of Dementia Talks! Canada. Together, we discussed the latest predictions for dementia numbers in Canada according to the Landmark Study – and ways to take action for change right now.
We are here to help
Whether you live with dementia, care for a person living with dementia or you have questions that need answers, the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s referral service is here for you.
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Managing through COVID-19
Dementia doesn’t stop and neither do we. To get you through these difficult times, we have developed these helpful resources.
Find your Society
No matter where you live in Canada, you have a Society that you can be involved in. Your Society can help and support you with programs, services, education and resources tailored to you.
Newsletter
Sign up to Remember Me, news for supporters and friends of the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
The Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia
As a person living with dementia, the Charter can help you assert your rights to live free of stigma, benefit from all of Canada's civic and legal rights, participate in policies that affect you and more.
National resource library
Through our resource library, you can find a broad range of helpful and informational documents, videos and links related to dementia. We have resources for people living with dementia, families, caregivers, healthcare providers and more.
Reports on dementia
Understand dementia and its impact in Canada and around the world.
Nominations open for the National Dementia-Friendly Communities awards!
We are currently accepting nominations for our inaugural National Dementia-Friendly Communities Awards. If you know of an individual or group who is doing dementia-friendly work and is inspiring others to do the same, we’d love to hear from you!
Statement from the Alzheimer Society of Canada regarding Science article on dementia research
On July 21, Science published an article detailing possible misconduct in some influential 2006 US research on the potential cause of Alzheimer’s disease. These reports have raised questions about the overall nature of funding research on the causes of Alzheimer's disease.
New report highlights the unique challenges facing 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia
In the report, Egale Canada and National Institute on Ageing researchers ask: What are the unique experiences and needs of two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (2SLGBTQI) people living with dementia and those who care for them?
