All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the brain.
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. welcomes new CEO, Jen Lyle
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is pleased to welcome Jen Lyle to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She takes over the role from Barbara Lindsay, the Society’s Director of Advocacy & Education and Marketing & Communications teams, who has led the organization as interim CEO since October 2020.
Dementia in the days of COVID-19: A long-term care providers’ perspective (full interview)
Erin Beaudoin is the Chief Motivator, CEO of Eden Gardens, a non-profit long-term care home community in Nanaimo that provides person-centred care for people living with dementia. Erin has been outspoken about the impact COVID-19 had on Eden Gardens’ community members, including staff, residents and families. She joined us to reflect on the impact the pandemic has had on her community and decisions she made in leading the organization through such an incredibly difficult time.
Dementia in the days of COVID-19: A long-term care providers’ perspective
Erin Beaudoin is the Chief Motivator, CEO of Eden Gardens, a non-profit long-term care home community in Nanaimo that provides person-centred care for people living with dementia. Erin has been outspoken about the impact COVID-19 had on Eden Gardens’ community members, including staff, residents and families. She joined us to reflect on the impact the pandemic has had on her community and decisions she made in leading the organization through such an incredibly difficult time.
AS York Announces New Board Member
The Alzheimer Society of York Region is pleased to announce Raza M. Naqvi MHSc, MD, FRCPC, Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Toronto, has joined the Board of Directors.
Dementia in the days of COVID-19: The B.C. Seniors Advocate’s perspective
People living with dementia in care homes and their care partners are among those who have suffered the most since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie has been a leading voice in sharing the reality of what life has been like for people living in care homes and their care partners since the beginning.
Join us this summer for the 10th annual Climb for Alzheimer’s!
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.
