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

Understanding and Living with Dementia - Ladner, B.C.
February 04, 2012 02:00 PM to February 04, 2012 04:00 PM

Location:
Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care Delta Hospice - (4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner, B.C.)

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Family Caregiver Series (2 sessions) - Powell River, B.C.
February 06, 2012 12:30 PM to February 13, 2012 04:30 PM

Location:
Vancouver Island University - (7085 Nootka St. #100, Powell River, B.C.)

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Shaping the Journey (5 sessions) - West Vancouver, B.C.
February 20, 2012 01:30 PM to March 19, 2012 03:30 PM

Location:
West Vancouver Community Centre (2121 Marine Drive - 1st Floor - Garden Room, West Vancouver, B.C.)

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Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health - Richmond, B.C.
February 20, 2012 02:00 PM to February 20, 2012 04:00 PM

Location:
Minoru Place Activity Centre (Room M1 - 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, B.C.)

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Family Caregiver Series (3 sessions) - Vancouver, B.C.
March 07, 2012 06:30 PM to March 21, 2012 09:30 PM

Location:
Vancouver General Hospital, Jim Pattison Pavilion, Paetzold Health Education Centre, Multipurpose Room (899 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.)

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Recent News

First Link Bulletin – Get Ready, Get Set, Walk for Memories!

The January 2012 edition of the First Link® bulletin features the annual fundraising event Investors Group Walk for Memories. Read more...

Give the Gift of Support

The holidays are a time of family, friends and generosity. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is a grateful recipient of many end-of-year donations during this time of giving. We want to take a moment to put a face to those who receive your support. Read More...

Family Caregiver Series being offered in Cantonese

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will begin offering the complete Family Caregiver Series education program to Cantonese-speaking families in Richmond. Read more...

Free public presentation on Alzheimer's disease in October

On Oct. 14, 2011 a free public presentation “Alzheimer's disease:  Can we diagnose it earlier and modify its progression?” takes place in Vancouver as part of the “Dialogue of Aging” series. Read more...

Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s first ever social media campaign!

What does a face of dementia look like to you? Tell us what you think and find out what others have to say in the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s first ever social media campaign. Read more...


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Resource Centres

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Vancouver

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

Phone
604-742-4927 
Fax
604-681-8760

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

Kate Cowell, Minds in Motion Coordinator
kcowell@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups

Chinese Resource Centre

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

Phone
604-687-8299
Fax
604-687-2626

Main Contacts
Vivian Lam, Support & Education Coordinator
vlam@alzheimerbc.org

Alzheimer Resource Centre
290 - 7000 Minoru Boulevard
Richmond, B.C. V6Y 3Z5
(Open Monday to Thursday or by appointment))

Phone
604-279-7120
Fax
604-279-7124

Main Contacts
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

Phone
604-984-8348
Toll-Free
1-866-984-8348
Fax
604-984-3563


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

Support Groups

Richmond

Serving: Richmond, South Delta, Ladner, Tsawwassen

Alzheimer Resource Centre
305-6411 Buswell St.
Richmond, B.C. V6Y 2G5

Phone
604-238-7390
First Link®          (Read more about First Link®)
604-238-7393
Fax
604-238-7392

Main Contacts
Laura Feldman, First Link Coordinator
lfeldman@alzheimerbc.org

Anthony Kupferschmidt, Support & Education Coordinator
anthonyk@alzheimerbc.org

Support Groups