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

2010 Kilimanjaro Slideshow – Ascent for Alzheimer’s
March 11, 2010 07:00 PM to March 11, 2010 09:00 PM

Location:
HR Macmillan Space Centre – 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver

The Healthy Brain (Cantonese) - Richmond B.C.
March 13, 2010 02:00 PM to March 13, 2010 03:30 PM

Location:
Pui Ying Christian Services Society (101-8500 Cambie Road, Richmond, B.C.)

2010 Ascent Fund - Raising Event:Ceilidh
March 13, 2010 07:30 PM to March 13, 2010 11:59 PM

Location:
Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver

Dementia Education Series - Powell River, B.C.
March 15, 2010 09:00 AM to March 15, 2010 12:00 PM

Location:
Olive Devaud (7105 Kemano Street, Powell River, BC)

2010 Ascent Fund - Raising Event:: Chocolate and wine tasting event
March 18, 2010 07:30 PM to March 18, 2010 10:00 PM

Location:
CocoaNymph Chocolates, 3739 West 10 Ave ( at Alma ), Vancouver



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 *

Vancouver

Alzheimer Resource Centre
Alzheimer Society Building
G01 - 828 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2

Telephone

604-742-4927  
Fax
604-681-8760

Main Contacts
Judy Bourne / Support & Education Coordinator
jbourne@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups


Chinese Resource Centre

Alzheimer Resource Centre
Chinese Cultural Centre
203B - 10 E. Pender Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6A 1T1

Telephone

604-687-8299
Fax
604-687-2626

Main Contacts
Elaine Chow / Support & Education Coordinator
echow@alzheimerbc.org

Vivian Lam / Support & Education Coordinator
vlam@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups


North Shore & Sunshine Coast

Serving: Gibsons, North Vancouver, Pemberton, Powell River, Sechelt, Squamish, West Vancouver, Whistler

Alzheimer Resource Centre
148 East Second Street
North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 1C3

Telephone

604-984-8348
Fax
604-984-3563

Main Contacts
Kerri Sutherland / Support & Education Coordinator
ksutherland@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups


Richmond

Serving: Richmond, South Delta, Ladner

Alzheimer Resource Centre
Caring Place
290 - 7000 Minoru Blvd.
Richmond, B.C. V6Y 3Z5

Telephone

604-279-7120
Fax
604-279-7124

Main Contacts
Angela Johnston / Support & Education Coordinator
ajohnston@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups