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Learn strategies for family dynamics in dementia caregiving

British Columbia
January 6, 2021

As a caregiver, 'drawing the line’ with family members can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially when there are conflicting perceptions of what the best care is for the person living with dementia.

Awareness Month: #ConnectionsMatter

Prince Edward Island
January 5, 2021

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness month and to commemorate this the Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward Island is teaming up with colleagues across Canada for #ConnectionsMatter.

Our Connections Matter: Sylvia Alexander

Newfoundland and Labrador
December 21, 2020

Read about how Sylvia donates to help people with dementia have access to the most up-to-date information available in order to cope with this disease.

Annual Alzheimer Awareness Conference

Prince Edward Island
December 21, 2020

We are honoured and thrilled to host our 9th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Conference on Thursday, January 28, 2021. This event is designed to provide meaningful learning opportunities for care partners, individuals with dementia, health care professionals and the general public.

Our Connections Matter: Mary Ann Snelgrove

Newfoundland and Labrador
December 21, 2020

Read about how Mary Ann donates to support the Alzheimer Society's programs and services, especially since COVID-19 has made them more important than ever.

Our Dementia Heroes: IG Wealth Management

Newfoundland and Labrador
December 21, 2020

Craig McDonald, the Regional Director of IG Newfoundland & Labrador, tells us about how they believe in the mission of the Alzheimer Society, and how they want to make this mission possible.

Our Connections Matter: Allan Hawkins

Newfoundland and Labrador
December 21, 2020

Read about why Allan Hawkins supports the Alzheimer Society, especially during the challenging times of COVID-19.

Dementia in the Days of COVID-19: Jim's story

British Columbia
December 18, 2020

Jim Mann, a member of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Leadership Group of People Living with Dementia, shines a light on the lesser-known impacts of COVID-19 on people living with dementia.