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The latest innovative ideas in dementia research
We're pleased to announce the 2022 grants and awards for the Alzheimer Society Research Program, funding Canadian researchers in the field of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and investing in the future of dementia care in Canada.
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Dementia Talks! Canada – A new online webinar series
A new digital discussion series that centres the conversation on dementia, with researchers and people with lived experience sharing their stories, tips and insights.
Video: Growing the conversation about young onset dementia
In this conversation, four people with personal and/or research experiences with young onset dementia in Canada share their knowledge, stories and perspectives.
New report highlights the unique challenges facing 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia
In the report, Egale Canada and National Institute on Ageing researchers ask: What are the unique experiences and needs of two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (2SLGBTQI) people living with dementia and those who care for them?
Dementia information in Hindi, Chinese and other languages
Hindi, Mandarin and Cantonese are some of the most-spoken languages in Canada. Find essential facts about dementia in multiple languages here.
Our Advisory Group of People with Lived Experience of Dementia
Our Advisory Group of People with Lived Experience of Dementia is a community of people who guide the Alzheimer Society of Canada. By drawing on their personal stories of living with or supporting people with dementia, our members can share their voices to change how dementia is understood and treated in Canada.
National resource library
Through our resource library, you can find a broad range of helpful and informational documents, videos and links related to dementia. We have resources for people living with dementia, families, caregivers, healthcare providers and more.
June is Stroke Awareness Month
Did you know that stroke is a common cause of vascular dementia? Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia, after Alzheimer's disease. Find out now how awareness of the signs of stroke can help you reduce your risk.
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The Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia
As a person living with dementia, the Charter can help you assert your rights to live free of stigma, benefit from all of Canada's civic and legal rights, participate in policies that affect you and more.
Communicating with people living with dementia
Understand how dementia affects communication and learn some useful tips and strategies for your conversations with people living with dementia as they progress through the stages of the disease.
Tips for living well with dementia during warm weather and heat alerts
Spring and summer in Canada can bring very warm weather in many parts of the country, as well as heat alerts in some areas. Here are some ways to stay safe and well while living with dementia when it's hot—and help others do so too.
We are here to help
Whether you live with dementia, care for a person living with dementia or you have questions that need answers, the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s referral service is here for you.
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Managing through COVID-19
Dementia doesn’t stop and neither do we. To get you through these difficult times, we have developed these helpful resources.
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No matter where you live in Canada, you have a Society that you can be involved in. Your Society can help and support you with programs, services, education and resources tailored to you.
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