All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and the brain.

Learn all about our amazing Dementia Friendly Communities Awards Finalists and the incredible work they do in their communities!

Learn more about dementia in Asian communities.

Today, May 1, is First Responders Day in Nova Scotia. It is a day to recognize and honour the dedication of professional and volunteer first responders throughout our province.

Today, March 13, is World Delirium Awareness Day. Learn more about delirium and how it can impact people with dementia below.

We’re inviting people with dementia and care partners from across Nova Scotia to join our Advisory Committees of People with Lived Experience. These new committees will ensure that the voices of those experiencing dementia are included in in all aspects of our organization, from strategic direction to program planning.

On January 22, the Alzheimer Society of Canada released a new report, The Landmark Study: The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada. This is the second of three volumes of the study which details the demographic, social and economic impact of dementia in Canada. Volume three is expected to be released later this year.

March is fraud prevention month. Learn more about how you can stay safe from online and phone scams.

You may notice some new questions being asked by our InfoLine staff around race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, health, well-being and more.

Barry Bowman’s wife, Carla, was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 at the age of 56. He wants to encourage others to reach out and make a connection with the Society.

The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia is excited to announce the launch of our Dementia-Friendly Communities initiative in Nova Scotia! We are committed to connecting with key groups across Nova Scotia to help make our province more dementia friendly.