All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the brain.
Yes. I live with dementia. Let me help you understand: Keith Barrett
Keith Barrett, 59, lives in Ottawa, Ontario with his wife Robin. For over 20 years, Keith has co-owned a business supporting adults and children with developmental and physical disabilities. He continues to work full-time. Keith was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in December 2016.
Kerri’s Tips to Help You Understand
At the age of 63, Kerri’s dad was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Yes. I live with dementia. Let me help you understand: Jane Kennedy
Jane Kennedy lives in Newmarket, Ontario, where she works as a teacher. She is also a caregiver to her mom, Eileen, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016.
2019 Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Marilyn Taylor lives with Alzheimer’s disease and is an advocate for dementia awareness. This January during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, she wants you to gain a better understanding of dementia.
Help break stigma at Alzheimer’s Awareness Month open houses in Prince George, Kelowna, Vancouver and Surrey
Join us in January for our open house events across B.C. to mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2019.
Yes. I live with dementia. Let me help you understand: Ron Robert
Ron Robert, 81, lives in London, Ontario. Highly interested in politics, Ron worked as a journalist for two decades covering the British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan provincial legislatures before working the western desk for then-Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Ron was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2015.
Meet our researchers: Lillian Hung, Simon Fraser University
Dr. Lillian Hung, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University, talks about her research integrating technology with person-centered care.
