All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the brain.
“Let’s kick dementia’s butt!” Talia celebrates her eleventh birthday by taking part in the Climb for Alzheimer’s
Not many ten-year olds would consider spending their birthday climbing the 2,830 steps up the notoriously challenging Grouse Grind® – but young fundraiser Talia Yorish is determined to make a difference.
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New tools help people living with dementia protect their rights, navigate the health-care system
People living with dementia and their families often find that their health-care decision-making rights are not respected. The common misconception that people who live with dementia can’t make choices about their care is the background to a new series of short videos and brochures produced by the Canadian Centre for Elder Law to inform people living with dementia of their legal rights.
Now available: tips to help you prepare for your visit to long-term care during COVID-19
The provincial government has announced changes to the visitor guidelines for long-term care and assisted living facilities. Under the phased approach beginning in July, one designated friend or family member will be able to visit.
Calling out for help: First Link® Dementia Helpline offers a lifeline for caregivers
Marilyn and Wally Garrod have always lived an active lifestyle with their family, packing up to spend time in their summer cabin each year and kayaking on the lake. In the years following Wally’s diagnosis of dementia, they continued to stay active and engaged in the activities they loved with the support of friends and family – until a sudden decline in Wally’s motor skills this spring when he began requiring more support than Marilyn was able to provide, which left Marilyn feeling overwhelmed and unprepared for this next level of care.
Launching our first-ever province-wide Climb for Alzheimer’s this summer!
Starting this Tuesday, July 21, the Climb will be running throughout the summer until Monday, September 21, 2020 – World Alzheimer’s Day. We’re calling on the province to come together and climb or hike trails across B.C. to raise funds in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and to show that the thousands of people affected by dementia don’t need to make the journey alone.
Scotiabank Vancouver Half-marathon & 5k veteran Delia Visscher completes her eighth challenge for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.!
The world of running and challenge events, like everything else, has experienced dramatic changes this year. Physical distancing protocols have seen running events from across the world postponed, cancelled or adapted to become virtual events.