Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia Blog

Read about the latest stories and news affecting Nova Scotians through the perspectives of Nova Scotians. The blog ranges from personal stories, to helpful tips, to information on upcoming events, and is maintained by the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.

If you would like to submit a story, or have an idea for a blog post, please contact Sarah Lyon, Director of Philanthropy at sarah.lyon@asns.ca.

Archive:

2019

January 15, 2019: Kerri's Tips to Help You Understand

January 7, 2019: 2019 Alzheimer's Awareness Month

December 18, 2018: Supporting Nova Scotians

October 12, 2018: Come to Our Annual Provincial Conference and Family Night-October 22 and 23, 2018
 
September 5, 2018: A Nova Scotian’s Thoughts on the Charter of Rights
 
July 31, 2018: Thank you Fred
                      
May 10, 2018: Mother’s Day – Joy and Sadness
 
April 9, 2018: Championing Change in Dementia Care- Call for Conference Presentations
 
April 4, 2018: A True Love Story
 
January 16, 2018: Let Us Help you Understand

2017

December 22, 2017: 'Tis the Season to be Nice
 
November 22, 2017: People with dementia can teach us

November 15, 2017: 2017 Giving Tuesday 

September 8, 2017: Provincial conference 2017
 
June 9, 2017: Leave a Legacy
 
May 25, 2017: Walking Rain or Shine
 
May 5, 2017: Volunteers
 
April 27, 2017: Walking for Fred
 
April 5, 2017: National Caregiver Day
 
March 28, 2017: "A Seafaring Spirit": Walking in Memory of Leonard Cashin
 
March 20, 2017: Sandra’s Story
 
February 2, 2017: Have You Noticed?

2016

December 22, 2016: 'Tis the Season - Turn Your Holiday Party Into a Fundraiser
 
December 8, 2016: Where Does Giving Tuesday Money Go?
 
November 29, 2016: A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
 
November 23, 2016: Giving Campaigns at Your Work
 
November 4, 2016: In Memory of Lois Morin
 
October 25, 2016: Saying Goodbye to Hali Derby & the Alzheimer Duck Derby
 
August 26, 2018: InfoLine's Most Commonly Asked Questions
 
August 22, 2016: FUNdraising Tips: Bringing Pokemon Go to the office
 
July 29, 2016: This is Why
 
July 21, 2016: Watch This Space
 
July 13, 2016: Mothers and in our case, Daughters
 
April 27, 2016: What a difference a brain can make
 
March 18, 2018: You will be missed Mr. Conrad
 
February 23, 2016: Awareness Month 2016

2015

May 6, 2015: Causes of Dementia: Lewy Body Disease