All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the brain.
UBC professor of geriatric psychiatry teaches mindfulness and self-compassion in upcoming summer webinars
Learn to step out of frantic task completion into more genuine moments of living, and work towards building resilience on the dementia journey – all from the comfort of your living room!
Tell us about your experience of COVID-19
At the Alzheimer Society of B.C., we want to learn more about the impact COVID-19 has had on people affected by dementia and health-care providers to improve our First Link® dementia support, as well as our resources for health-care providers.
Stories of hope: Jan
When her husband was diagnosed with dementia at a young age, Jan didn't know what to do. After getting in contact with the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, though, that would soon change. Read Jan's story below.
2018 Pauline Spatz Leadership Award recipient: Mrs. Valérie Dubocquet
The 2018 Recipient of the Pauline Spatz Leadership Award is Mrs. Valérie Dubocquet, of Paquetville, NB.
2017 Pauline Spatz Leadership Award recipients: Mike and Jane Wilson
The inaugural recipients of the Pauline Spatz Leadership Award are Mike and Jane Wilson.
Dementia in the days of COVID-19: Linda & Ruth's story
During this time of increased isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people living with dementia and the people who care for them are disconnected from support networks and facing unexpected challenges. It is the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s mission to ensure that no one walks alone on the dementia journey. Now and in the coming weeks, caregivers and people living with dementia will share their everyday challenges and successes as a part of our Dementia in the days of COVID-19 series.
