All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and the brain.
The Helen Carswell Leadership Award
Purpose and process for the Helen Carswell Leadership Award
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Celebrating 25 years at AS York: Franca Contardo
Much has changed since Franca Contardo started working at the Alzheimer Society of York Region (AS York) 25 years ago.
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AS York announces the expansion of public education offerings
The Alzheimer Society of York Region (AS York)’s public education department is now “double the power.”
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Making People Smile!
Newmarket’s Bob Patterson just wants to make people smile.
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#IGWalkforAlz Team Minds in Motion
Jennifer Barta, the Alzheimer Society of York Region’s (AS York) Active Living Coordinator, is creating a sense of community.
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2023 National Volunteer Week
2023 National Volunteer Week Profile: Nupur Krishnan
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WAM - Lori and Randy
Lori's husband Randy lives with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Lori made the decision to put Randy in long-term care after the realization she couldn't be a caregiver any longer.
WAM - Deb and Rocky
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.
Local author comes to AS York book club
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.