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

WAM - Deb and Rocky

York Region
September 10, 2022

We are catching up with people who have shared their stories with AS York to see how they and their person living with dementia are doing. Deb is doing OK, trying to adjust to her new normal. Rocky, her husband, passed away after a battle with young-onset dementia in 2021. He was 66 years old.

Older woman with short hair standing behind an older man in a wheelchair outside.

Local author comes to AS York book club

York Region
September 10, 2022

Former Holland Landing author Judy Penz Sheluk will be the guest at AS York's The Rakuten Kobo Digital Book Club meeting on World Alzheimer’s Day, Sept. 21.

Head and shoulder picture of an older woman with shoulder length blond hair, wearing a golf visor and colourful shirt standing outside

WAM - Jane and Eileen

York Region
September 10, 2022

World Alzheimer's Month - We first met Jane and her mom Eileen during our 2018 holiday appeal. When we chatted with mother and daughter duo, Eileen was living with Jane and required assistance for her day-to-day activities. Eileen passed away on Jan. 6, 2022 after hip surgery and a lung infection.

Older woman sitting in a brown chair with her arms crossed with a colouring picture in front of her on a table.

WAM - Jean and Tom

York Region
August 26, 2022

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Throughout the month, we are going to say hello to some of the people who have shared their stories with us over the years, including Jean and Tom. Tom is living with young-onset dementia.

Head and shoulder shot of Tom, sitting on a couch.

WAM - Jennifer and Feroze

York Region
August 26, 2022

We first met Jennifer and Feroze for an Alzheimer’s Awareness Month story in January 2020. At the time Jennifer was trying to look after her partner, Feroze, who lives with Alzheimer’s disease. Feroze is now living in long-term care.

Head and shoulder shot of Jennifer and Feroze, outside in front of trees.

World Alzheimer's Month-Cynthia&Shirley

York Region
August 24, 2022

We first met Cynthia and her mom Shirley in our 2018-2019 annual report. Shirley, living with mixed dementia, had recently moved into a seniors apartment in Mount Albert to be closer to her children. Fast forward three years and Shirley is now in long-term care at a facilit.

Woman wearing mask sitting in front of a woman holding a yellow lab puppy

Aurora Bridge Club’s event raises funds

York Region
July 6, 2022

The Aurora Bridge Club, which has been in operation since 1965, hosted its Longest Day event June 21, offering free meals, bridge and a chance to learn about AS York and the programs and services it offers.

Collage of images from the Aurora Bridge Club's Longest Day fundraiser for AS York