The Alzheimer Society's Resource Centres help those concerned with or facing dementia build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to maintain quality of life. Resource Centres offer information, educational opportunities, support groups, and the ability to speak directly with a knowledgeable team member. Contact the Resource Centre in your area for services in local communities.

Upcoming Events

Life in Residential Care - Chilliwack, BC
March 15, 2010 01:00 PM to March 15, 2010 03:00 PM

Location:
Evergreen Hall- Slesse Room (9291 Corbould Street, Chilliwack, B.C.)

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Sexuality and Intimacy - Surrey, BC
March 16, 2010 10:00 AM to March 16, 2010 12:00 PM

Location:
Crescent Gardens - next to the pink hotel (1222 King George Highway, Surrey, BC)

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Forgetful Not Forgotten Film Screening- Surrey, BC
March 16, 2010 07:00 PM to March 16, 2010 09:00 PM

Location:
Czorny Centre (16850 66 Avenue, Surrey, BC)

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Life in Residential Care - Abbotsford, BC
March 18, 2010 01:00 PM to March 18, 2010 02:30 PM

Location:
Abbotsford Hospital (34194 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, B.C.)

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Getting to Know Dementia, Surrey, B.C.
March 24, 2010 01:00 PM to March 24, 2010 02:30 PM

Location:
Fleetwood Community Centre (15996 84th Avenue, Surrey, B.C.)

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Recent News

New research is telling us to get moving

Brain Awareness Week (March 15-21) is a great time to think about your brain health and growing evidence supports the benefits of physical activity to reduce the risk for, or delay the onset of dementia. Read more...

Healthy eating tips for a healthier brain By Dr. Art Hister

Brain Awareness Week is a great time to hear about what’s new in brain research. But it’s also a great reminder for everyone to take care of their own brain health. There are many healthy ways to maintain and improve the health of your brain. Your diet is one way and here are a few easy tips to help you get started. Read more...

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...

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...


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Resource Centres

* Please call ahead for an appointment *

North Fraser

Serving: Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody

Alzheimer Resource Centre
103-5623 Imperial Street
Burnaby, B.C. V5J 1G1

Telephone
604-298-0780 or 604-298-0782
Fax
604-298-0781

Main Contacts
Katherine Guildbride / Support & Education Coordinator 
kguilbride@alzheimerbc.org

Laura Feldman / Support & Education Coordinator
lfeldman@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups

White Rock / North Delta / Surrey Central

Serving: White Rock, North Delta and Surrey Central

Alzheimer Resource Centre
102 - 15240 Thrift Avenue
White Rock, B.C. V4B 2L1

Telephone
604-541-0606
Fax
604-541-0680

Main Contacts
Avalon Tournier / Support & Education Coordinator atournier@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups

Chilliwack

Serving: Chilliwack, Hope

Alzheimer Resource Centre
9291 Corbould Street
Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 4A6

Telephone
604-702-4603
Fax
604-702-4606

Main Contacts
Jillian Armit / Support & Education Coordinator
jarmit@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups

Abbotsford

Serving: Abbotsford, Agassiz-Harrison, Mission

Alzheimer Resource Centre
214-2825 Clearbrook Road
Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6S3

Telephone
604-859-3889
Fax
604-859-8341

Main Contacts
Jillian Armit / Support & Education Coordinator
jarmit@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups

Langley / North Surrey

Serving: Cloverdale, Langley, North Surrey

Alzheimer Resource Centre (Langley)
(Tuesday - Thursday)
Langley Professional Building
Suite 102, 20316 - 56th Avenue
Langley, B.C. V3A 3Y7

Telephone
604-533-5277
Toll-free
1-888-251-3111
Fax
604-533-1421

Alzheimer Resource Centre (North Surrey)
(Monday and Friday)
Suite 300 - 16850 - 66th Avenue
Surrey, B.C. V3S 5M1
(at the Czorny Alzheimer Centre)

Telephone
778-571-2390
Fax
778-571-2391

Main Contacts
Rose Puszka / Support & Education Coordinator
rpuszka@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups