All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and the brain.
Forget-Me-Not Garden honours people impacted by dementia
Sandi Jones and Colleen Abbott talk about the importance of remembering their loved ones in this story about the Forget-Me-Not Garden, located in Welcome Centre of the Aurora DAY program on Edward Street.
![AS York's Forget-Me-Not Garden, round circles of various sizes and colours with names itched on in memory or in honour](/york/sites/york/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-09/ForgetMeNotGarden.png?itok=zEoUqf5E)
Alzheimer Society of York Region to publish book of dementia stories in fall 2020
The Alzheimer Society of York Region and Holland Landing's I C Publishing is pleased to announce it's partnering to create a book comprised of stories by York Region residents impacted by dementia. The book will be released Dec. 3, 2020.
![Front cover of AS York's book from I C Publishing of a grey butterfly on a forget-me-not flower](/york/sites/york/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-09/HeartsLinkedNewWEbsite.png?itok=nATSEjad)
Cheryl and Gerry's story - World Alzheimer's Day
Gerry Bahen lives with symptoms of both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Read his story, and that of his wife, Cheryl. September is World Alzheimer's Month.
![Husband and wife, Cheryl and Gerry. Gerry lives with symptoms of both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease](/york/sites/york/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-09/CherylGerry.png?itok=Zj_Z5oFz)
Stouffville resident shares experience of caring for her husband living with Alzheimer’s disease
The Alzheimer Society of York Region shares the story of Jennifer Dance Bowen and her husband Feroze, who is living with Alzheimer's disease. Jennifer shares her journey and her appreciation of programs and services offered.
![Jennifer and her husband Feroze, who lives with Alzheimer's disease](/york/sites/york/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-09/JenniferFeroze.png?itok=jJMRhPel)