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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?

Documentary reveals realities of Alzheimer’s disease

Winner of the Best International Film award at the Indie Spirit Film Festival, Forgetful Not Forgotten is an intimate portrait of a family coming to grips with the realities of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Audiences in five B.C. communities will have the opportunity to see free public screenings in March. Read more...

Upcoming Changes to Office Hours

During the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics (February 12 – 28, March 12 – 21, 2010), there may be some disruptions in the Lower Mainland. Read more...

Rethinking dementia

One of Canada’s top creative and rebranding strategists has responded to a recent public call to action and will be challenging British Columbians to rethink dementia. Rethink Communications has announced it will be donating their award-winning expertise to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Read more...

Record numbers walk to stem the tide of dementia

Vancouver, B.C. – It appears the public has heard the recent call to action by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Record numbers came out for The Investors Group Walk for Memories events in 19 communities across the province and have, for the first time in the history of the event, exceeded the half million dollar mark with donations still coming in. Read more...

Forecasting a great walk for a great cause

Mark Madryga’s forecast for warmer weather this winter due to El Nino is great news for this year’s walkers! The local meteorologist for Global TV BC and CKNW 980, was at Eaglequest Golf at Coyote Creek recently to help kick-off the countdown to the Investors Group Walk for Memories. Read more ...