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

Telephone Workshop: The Healthy Brain
March 25, 2010 12:00 PM to March 25, 2010 01:00 PM

Location:
Province Wide

Telephone Workshop: Moving from Problems to Solutions
April 29, 2010 07:00 PM to April 29, 2010 08:00 PM

Location:
Province Wide

Telephone Workshop: Life After Diagnosis
May 26, 2010 12:00 PM to May 26, 2010 01:00 PM

Location:
Province Wide



Recent News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...




Resource Centres

* Please call ahead for an appointment *

North & Central Okanagan

Serving: Armstrong, Enderby, Kelowna, Lake Country, Lumby, Oyama, Peachland, Revelstoke, Rutland, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, Vernon, West Kelowna

Alzheimer Resource Centre
865 Bernard Avenue
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6P6

Telephone
250-860-0305
Toll-free
1-800-634-3399
Fax
250-860-0418

Main Contacts
Phyllis Dyck / Support & Education Coordinator
pdyck@alzheimerbc.org

Melanie Wasylyshen / Administrative Assistant
mwasylyshen@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups


North Okanagan - Vernon

Serving: Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Oyama, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, Vernon

Alzheimer Resource Centre
The People Place
102 - 3402 - 27th Avenue
Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1

Telephone
250-860-0305
Toll-free
1-800-634-3399
Fax
250-860-0418

Main Contacts
Phyllis Dyck / Support & Education Coordinator
pdyck@alzheimerbc.org

Melanie Wasylyshen / Administrative Assistant
mwasylyshen@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups


South Okanagan & Similkameen

Serving: Bridesville, Cawston, Greenwood, Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Princeton, Summerland

Alzheimer Resource Centre
104 - 35 Westminster Avenue East
Penticton, B.C. V2A 1H7

Telephone

250-493-8182
Toll-free
1-888-318-1122
Fax
250-493-6833

Main Contacts
Laurie Myres / Support & Education Coordinator
lmyres@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups


West Kootenay

Serving: Boswell, Castlegar, Grand Forks, Gray Creek, Midway, Nakusp, Nelson, Riondel, Salmo, Slocan, Trail, Kaslo, New Denver

Telephone
250-352-6788
Toll-free
1-877-452-6788
Fax
250-352-6785

Main Contacts
Linda Hoskin / Support & Education Coordinator
lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups


East Kootenay

Serving: Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Golden, Kimberley, Invermere

Served by the Dementia Helpline
Toll-free 1-800-936-6033
Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Main Contacts
Jan Robson / Dementia Helpline Coordinator
jrobson@alzheimerbc.org