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Dementia and end-of-life care

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Contact us to learn more about end-of-life care in British Columbia.

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Alzheimer Society of B.C.
300-828 W. 8th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2

Phone: 604-681-6530
Toll-free: 1-800-667-3742
Fax: 604-669-6907
E-mail: [email protected]

Charitable registration number:
11878 4891 RR0001
 

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