THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF B.C. is the only province-wide non-profit organization dedicated to helping people concerned with or facing dementia have the confidence and skills to maintain quality of life. We’re also committed to ensuring public perceptions reflect the real issues, and to securing funding for support and research.

What's New?

The Ascent 2010 team has arrived!

The 2010 Ascent for Alzheimer's team has arrived in Africa to begin their hike up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds in the fight against Alzheimer's. Follow their incredible journey through trip updates in their own words...

Self-Care for Caregivers

The latest issue of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s In Touch: Bulletin for Caregivers July-August 2010 is now available online. (Read more...)

Don't Miss Our Upcoming Telephone Workshops

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering free Tele-learning sessions... (details for the September session here).

SAVE THE DATE

On Sunday, January 30, 2011 British Columbians will come together to honour and remember the special people in their lives who are touched by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, while raising vital funds for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.  For more information, and to see pictures from the January 2010 Walks, go to …. 

Predicting Alzheimer's...is it possible?

The Alzheimer Society wanted to provide an update to the recent research from a Belgian study that suggests "Alzheimer's disease can be accurately predicted by analyzing biomarkers in spinal fluid" http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/08/10/alzheimer-predict-test.html, which has garnered much attention.

Is it possible to predict Alzheimer's disease? Learn more...


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