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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A few tips on art, creativity and dementia
Focus on fun. Don’t judge. Reduce distractions. Reach out to your local Alzheimer Society. All these tips can bring more art into your life.
Honouring Roger Marple
Roger, who lived with young-onset dementia, was a champion of ending dementia stigma. He was a mentor and friend to many, and we at the Alzheimer Society of Canada will miss him dearly, while remembering the important contributions he made to our work.
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.
Our latest impact report is here!
Learn about the difference your support has made on people living with dementia, research in Canada and more.
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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.
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Let's talk about family and dementia
Join us for a free Dementia Talks! Canada conversation that explores a range of realities around family and dementia. We will touch on genetics, family dynamics, holiday gatherings and more.
Video: On Art & Dementia
In this edition of Dementia Talks! Canada, we talk with a professional artist about their work on dementia, discuss the power of art in dispelling dementia stigma, and chat about how creative approaches can improve the lives of people with dementia today.
Video: Coping with social isolation and dementia – in and beyond pandemics
In this Dementia Talk, listen to a conversation about innovative ways to cope with social isolation both in and beyond COVID-19 contexts. We also discuss the impact of social isolation on dementia and caregiving.
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.
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 area’s Alzheimer Society
No matter where you live in Canada, there is an Alzheimer Society that you can be involved in. Your region’s group can help you with programs, services, education and resources tailored to your needs.
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.
