All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the brain.
2024 Pauline Spatz Leadership Award Recipient: Riba Girouard-Riordon
The 2024 recipient of the Pauline Spatz Leadership Award is Riba Girouard-Riordon of Pokeshaw, NB.
Lighting NB in Blue
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. This year, the Alzheimer Society of NB is lighting the province up in blue to spread dementia awareness.
NB’s first MINT Memory Clinic
The first MINT Memory Clinic in New Brunswick was opened earlier this year. What does this mean for New Brunswickers? Read on to find out!
My Lifeline on the Caregiving Journey
The following article was written by a gentleman who cares for his wife who lives with dementia. In his story, he talks about the challenges they experienced on the dementia journey as well as the tools and resources they accessed to help them find their way forward.
2023 Pauline Spatz Leadership Award Recipient: Liz Flogeras
The 2023 recipient of the Pauline Spatz Leadership Award is Liz Flogeras of Quispamsis, NB.
Memories from the Walk
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Walk in New Brunswick, we look back on how the event has grown over the years and the stories of people who have participated year after year.
Tap into help
Judy’s mother and grandmother both lived with Alzheimer’s disease. When she started experiencing symptoms, she decided to reach out for help. In this blog, she shares tips for others who may be facing a diagnosis of dementia.
A gift from the heart
Gaynelle Wood utilized a number of services and resources while she and her husband were on the dementia journey. Now, she is giving back to her community to help ensure that support is available for others navigating a diagnosis of dementia.
2022 Pauline Spatz Leadership Award recipient: Denise Boudreau
The 2022 recipient of the Pauline Spatz Leadership Award is Denise Boudreau of Nigadoo, NB.
Walking for a Cure
After her husband was diagnosed with Young onset dementia, Georgette turned to the Alzheimer Society for support. Now, they both participate in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in the hope that funds raised for research will lead to the discovery of a cure.