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| Jan. 17, 2012 |
Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s and Mr. Hockey® Gordie Howe Coming to Vancouver for Star-Studded Hockey Fundraiser It’s official: Gordie “Mr. Hockey®” Howe’s innovative charitable hockey tournament, the Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s, is coming to Vancouver in 2012. Download PDF. |
| Jan. 16, 2012 |
YouTube video helps educate about Alzheimer’s disease Would you be able to recognize someone living with dementia? The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has launched a short five-minute video to help raise public awareness about signs and symptoms of this heartbreaking disease. Download PDF. |
| Jan. 11, 2012 |
Meet Someone With Dementia Ever wonder what it’s like to receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease? The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has produced two online videos that give a glimpse into the experience for two B.C. residents and demonstrate the benefits of early diagnosis. Download PDF. |
| Jan. 4, 2012 | Twitter Helps Educate About Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms A new Twitter campaign allows followers to experience day-to-day life from the perspective of a person in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Download PDF. |
| Jan. 4, 2012 | Let's Face It, B.C. Campaign Promotes Alzheimer Awareness Survey results revealed today by the Alzheimer Society of Canada show a treatment gap has emerged for Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Download PDF. |
| Dec. 29, 2011 | Free Chinese Public Health Care Forum The Alzheimer Society of B.C. presents a free Chinese Public Health Care Forum with UBC physician Dr. Roger Wong on Saturday, Jan. 7 in Vancouver. Dr. Wong will be speaking about Mild Cognitive Impairment and whether it can lead to dementia. Download PDF. |
| Nov. 9, 2011 | Finding intrigue in dementia at a young age From an early age, Anthony Kupferschmidt has been no stranger to health care facilities. Frequently visiting his mother who at the time was working as a nurse, a natural comfort for the environments surrounding health care developed. Download PDF. |
| Nov. 1, 2011 | Using a personal journey to help others Dorothy Leclair is a prime example of a loving caretaker who has come full circle in the fight against dementia. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. regional support and education coordinator can still remember the fondest memories spent with her wonderful mother even though her mother can no longer do the same. Download PDF. |
| Oct. 31, 2011 | Community support for families on the dementia journey One in three Canadians knows someone with Alzheimer’s disease. A province-wide campaign kicks off today to encourage British Columbians to get up and get walking in the Investors Group Walk for Memories. Thousands of British Columbians in 22 communities will be walking to support the Alzheimer Society of B.C. on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. Download PDF. |
| Oct. 20, 2011 | Legal issues on dementia journey cause concern For families caring for a person with dementia, reliance on the health care system escalates and needs of the person becomes more complex. Preferably, legal decisions are made well in advance; however, the legal health care decision-making is currently fraught with significant issues, ranging from the neglect of person-centred principles of care to a complete loss of legal rights. Download PDF. |
| Oct. 14, 2011 | Volunteer Awards - Alzheimer Society of B.C. recognizes local community leaders The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is pleased to present this year’s recipients of volunteer awards recognizing community leadership and involvement to advance the cause and help turn the rising tide of dementia. The awards were presented at the Society’s annual general meeting. Download PDF. |
| Oct. 12, 2011 | Members of tourism industry show support for Alzheimer’s cause Showing their support for a longtime industry colleague, Rick Antonson of Tourism Vancouver, representing others in tourism who have worked with Jim Mann, made a $5,000 donation to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. at the non-profit organization’s recent annual general meeting. Download PDF. |
| Sept. 26, 2011 | Roadshow delivers extra education for caregivers in Invermere As care needs increase, caregivers can quickly become overwhelmed if they don’t reach out for help. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is supporting local caregivers by delivering its education programs directly to Invermere through an upcoming roadshow. Download PDF. |
| Sept. 26, 2011 | Roadshow delivers extra education for caregivers in Fernie As care needs increase, caregivers can quickly become overwhelmed if they don’t reach out for help. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is supporting local caregivers by delivering its education programs directly to Fernie through an upcoming roadshow. Download PDF. |
| Sept. 26, 2011 | Roadshow delivers extra education for caregivers in Golden As care needs increase, caregivers can quickly become overwhelmed if they don’t reach out for help. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is supporting local caregivers by delivering its education programs directly to Golden through an upcoming roadshow. Download PDF. |
| Sept. 26, 2011 | Roadshow delivers extra education for caregivers in Creston As care needs increase, caregivers can quickly become overwhelmed if they don’t reach out for help. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is supporting local caregivers by delivering its education programs directly to Creston through an upcoming roadshow. Download PDF. |
| Sept. 26, 2011 | Roadshow delivers extra education for caregivers in Kimberley As care needs increase, caregivers can quickly become overwhelmed if they don’t reach out for help. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is supporting local caregivers by delivering its education programs directly to Kimberley through an upcoming roadshow. Download PDF. |
| Sept. 23, 2011 | Alzheimer Society of B.C. White Rock Resource Centre moving into the Centre for Active Living The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is pleased to announce its White Rock Resource Centre will be moving from its current location on Thrift Avenue into the brand new, state of the art Centre for Active Living on October 3, 2011. Download PDF. |
| Sept. 21, 2011 | What does a face of dementia look like to you? This World Alzheimer’s Day, Sept. 21, the public is being asked to challenge their stereotypes about people with Alzheimer’s disease. Download PDF. Download the background package on the 11 B.C. recipients of the ASRP grants. |
| Sept. 20, 2011 | Farewell celebration for the 2011 Ascent for Alzheimer's team On Thursday, Sept. 15 the Alzheimer Society of B.C. held a farewell celebration for the 2011 Ascent for Alzheimer's team at Monk McQueens Fresh Seafood & Oyster Bar in False Creek. Download PDF. |
| Sept. 15, 2011 | Making their coffee count Vancouver Canucks legend Orland Kurtenbach and Surrey resident Jim Mann are making their coffee count to support the Coffee Break® fundraising event for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Download PDF. |
| Sept. 13, 2011 | World Alzheimer Report 2011: evidence of a treatment gap The Alzheimer Society of B.C. says the new World Alzheimer Report 2011 released today presents an opportunity for the provincial and federal governments to save money in the health budget and ensure better care is accessible for individuals living with dementia. Download PDF. |
| Sept. 6, 2011 | Upcoming tele-workshop focuses on research with an expert guest speaker The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is hosting “The State of Brain Research on Dementia” – a tele-workshop - with guest speaker Dr. Max Cynader. Download PDF. |
| Aug. 19, 2011 | Make your coffee count! The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is calling on local residents to take part in British Columbia’s largest Coffee Break® on Sept. 15, 2011. Download PDF. |
| Aug. 8, 2011 | Bike-a-thon raises over $6,000 Not only did the weather hold out for Paul Ding’s recent Pedal for Memories charity event, the event also surpassed its $5,000.00 goal. The event was held on Sat. Jul. 2 at Central Park in Burnaby, had over 100 attendees and raised $6,065.50. Download PDF. |
| Jul. 20, 2011 | Summertime support for Greater Victoria residents on the dementia journey With summer finally here, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is encouraging Greater Victoria residents on the dementia journey to stay active and informed when it comes to their health. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers many programs to aid in this, including Minds in Motion™ and First Link®. Download PDF. |
| Jul. 20, 2011 | Summertime support for Richmond and Vancouver residents on the dementia journey With summer finally here, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is encouraging Richmond and Vancouver residents on the dementia journey to stay active and informed when it comes to their health. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers many programs to aid in this, including Minds in Motion™ and First Link®. Download PDF. |
| Jul. 20, 2011 | Summertime support for Prince George residents on the dementia journey With summer finally here, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is encouraging Prince George residents on the dementia journey to stay active and informed when it comes to their health. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers many programs to aid in this, including Minds in Motion™ and First Link®. Download PDF. |
| Jul. 20, 2011 | Summertime support for Okanagan residents on the dementia journey With summer finally here, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is encouraging Okanagan residents on the dementia journey to stay active and informed when it comes to their health. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers many programs to aid in this, including Minds in Motion™ and First Link®. Download PDF. |
| Jul. 20, 2011 | Summertime support for local residents on the dementia journey With summer finally here, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is encouraging Burnaby, New Westminster, Tri-Cities, and Maple Ridge residents on the dementia journey to stay active and informed when it comes to their health. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers many programs to aid in this, including Minds in Motion™ and First Link®. Download PDF. |
| Jul. 12, 2011 | Local MLA meets with dementia advocates Members of the Legislative Assembly want to hear from their constituents about the issues they are passionate about. NDP health critic and Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth shared this message during a recent visit at the provincial office of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to meet with local dementia advocates and discuss the needs of British Columbian families living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Download PDF. |
| Jul. 7, 2011 | Local resident recognized for community support When the Aasen family began their involvement with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. more than 11 years ago, they had no idea their namesake tournament, the Flora Aasen Memorial Alzheimer’s Pro-Am, would raise over $400,000 for the Society. Download PDF. |
| Jun. 27, 2011 | High school student hosting bike-a-thon for Alzheimer’s disease When given the choice of volunteering or creating his own awareness-raising event for an upcoming school project, secondary school student Paul Ding opted for the less-traveled road of a new event and created Pedal for Memories, a bike-a-thon designed to raise both awareness and donations for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Download PDF. |
| Jun. 22, 2011 | “Families First” includes seniors Within one generation baby boomers will almost double the population of seniors in British Columbia. MLA Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors to the Minister of Health, was recently in the community spreading the message that Premier Christy Clark’s families first agenda includes seniors who are grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles in B.C. families. Download PDF. |
| Jun. 16, 2011 | Grateful for the good times Finding the words to describe the physical reaction to hearing your parent has a fatal disease is difficult at best. But somehow, Karin McMorland describes it simply and eloquently. “It hurts your heart, it’s an actual physical pain and you catch a breath. And that’s kind of the reminder of what’s coming,” she says of her father Doug’s Alzheimer’s disease. Download PDF. |
| Jun. 15, 2011 | Dementia services are available from the Alzheimer Society of B.C. for Okanagan residents The Alzheimer Society of B.C. would like all Okanagan residents to know that our programs and services for people on the dementia journey continue to be available to them. Download PDF. |
| Jun. 15, 2011 | Honoring Dad on Father's Day by Bobbie Holob My Dad, Nes Holob, has now been gone for five Father's Days. It's healthy to remember Dad since he has passed; honestly though there are a few of his memories I would rather push away. Download PDF. |
| May 31, 2011 | The 17th Annual Forget Me Not Golf Tournament raises $540,000! The Forget Me Not Golf Tournament is the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s largest annual research fundraiser. The 2011 tournament, held on Thursday, May 26 at Northview Golf & Country Club in Surrey raised $540,000. Download PDF. |
| May 12, 2011 | Steve Darling joins the Forget Me Not Golf Tournament Steve Darling, Anchor Global TV BC Weekday Morning News, will be joining the 17th annual Forget Me Not Golf Tournament as Master of Ceremonies on Thursday, May 26 at Northview Golf & Country Club in Surrey. Download PDF. |
| Feb. 17, 2011 | Tri-Cities, New Westminster, Burnaby & Ridge Meadows Get Walking Residents contributed to raising more than $630,000 province-wide for B.C. families living with dementia as part of the Investors Group Walk for Memories on Jan. 30. Pledges are still being collected, but this amount already exceeds last year’s record breaking totals of participants and funds raised. Download PDF. |
| Feb. 17, 2011 | Vancouver Gets Walking Residents contributed to raising more than $630,000 province-wide for B.C. families living with dementia as part of the Investors Group Walk for Memories on Jan. 30. Pledges are still being collected, but this amount already exceeds last year’s record breaking totals of participants and funds raised. Download PDF. |
| Feb. 17, 2011 | White Rock, Delta, Langley & Surrey Get Walking Residents contributed to raising more than $630,000 province-wide for B.C. families living with dementia as part of the Investors Group Walk for Memories on Jan. 30. Pledges are still being collected, but this amount already exceeds last year’s record breaking totals of participants and funds raised. Download PDF. |
| Jan.11, 2011 | Kick start the New Year and get walking! Tri-Cities, B.C. - One in three Canadians know someone with Alzheimer’s disease—who do you know who’s been affected? Show them your support on Jan. 30, 2011 by registering today for the Investors Group Walk for Memories, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Download PDF. |
| Jan. 11, 2011 | Kick start the New Year and get walking! Vancouver, B.C. - One in three Canadians know someone with Alzheimer’s disease—who do you know who’s been affected? Show them your support on Jan. 30, 2011 by registering today for the Investors Group Walk for Memories, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Download PDF. |
| Jan. 11, 2011 | Kick start the New Year and get walking! White Rock, B.C. - One in three Canadians know someone with Alzheimer’s disease—who do you know who’s been affected? Show them your support on Jan. 30, 2011 by registering today for the Investors Group Walk for Memories, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Download PDF. |
| Dec. 7, 2010 | Canaccord Genuity named as presenting sponsor of the 17th Annual Forget Me Not Golf Tournament A generous commitment of $50,000 for three years will be made by the company. The tournament is known for its high caliber of golf, networking opportunities and donated prizes. Download PDF. |
| Nov. 19, 2010 | Let's get walking Tri-Cities, Burnaby & Ridge Meadows! Tri-Cities, B.C. - One in three Canadians know someone with Alzheimer’s disease—who do you know who’s been affected? Show them your support on Jan. 30, 2011 by registering today for the Investors Group Walk for Memories, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Download PDF. |
| Nov. 19, 2010 | Let's get walking White Rock, Delta, Langley & Surrey! White Rock, B.C. - One in three Canadians know someone with Alzheimer’s disease—who do you know who’s been affected? Show them your support on Jan. 30, 2011 by registering today for the Investors Group Walk for Memories, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Download PDF. |
| Nov.19, 2010 | Let's get walking Vancouver! Vancouver, B.C. - One in three Canadians know someone with Alzheimer’s disease—who do you know who’s been affected? Show them your support on Jan. 30, 2011 by registering today for the Investors Group Walk for Memories, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Download PDF. |
| Nov. 19, 2010 | RBC makes a generous donation Vancouver, B.C. - The RBC Foundation has made a generous commitment to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to support the Dementia Education program with renewed support of a gift of $50,000 over two years. Download PDF. |
| Nov. 8, 2010 | Is Alzheimer's disease hereditary? Vancouver, B.C. - Is there a vaccine for this degenerative brain disease? Are we close to finding a cure? Hear answers to these questions and more from Dr. Jack Diamond, Scientific Director, Alzheimer Society of Canada during his speaking tour. Download PDF. |
| Oct. 26, 2010 | Family Caregiver Support Group to start in Sooke Victoria, B.C. – Have you heard the news? Families and caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias will now have a new support group available to assist them on their journey throughout the various stages of the disease in Sooke, British Columbia. Download PDF. |
| Sept. 21, 2010 | B.C. Commits $1 Million to Improve Alzheimer Supports Vancouver – The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is expanding three key programs to better support dementia patients and their families thanks to $1 million in funding from the Province, Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon announced today on World Alzheimer’s Day. Download PDF. |
| Sept.16, 2010 | Making coffee count for families on the dementia journey Vancouver, B.C. – Today, people across B.C. will be making their “coffee count” as part of the national Coffee Break® fundraising event to support Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Download PDF. |
| Jun. 8, 2010 | $510,000 raised at Forget Me Not Golf Tournament Vancouver, B.C. – The 16th annual Forget Me Not Golf Tournament raised $510,000 for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to support families impacted by dementia and fund research for a cure. To date, the tournament has raised more than $6 million for the cause. Download PDF.
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| May 22, 2010 | Forget Everything You Knew New campaign highlights the soul-wrenching realities of Alzheimer’s disease Vancouver, B.C. – The Alzheimer Society has launched a new national campaign in an effort to raise awareness about the soul-wrenching realities of Alzheimer’s disease. Highlighting the fatality of the disease and the gradual loss of all aspects of daily life, the “Forget Everything You Knew” campaign aims to correct common misconceptions about the disease and urge greater investment in research. Downloadable PDF |
| Mar. 12, 2010 | 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... |
| Mar. 11, 2010 | 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... |
| Feb. 25, 2010 | Documentary reveals realities of Alzheimer’s diseas 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... |
| Feb. 2, 2010 | 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... |
| Jan. 4, 2010 | A Rising Tide of Dementia in B.C. A report released by the Alzheimer Society today to mark Alzheimer Awareness month reveals alarming new statistics about the projected economic and social costs of dementia in Canada. Here in B.C., findings indicate that if nothing changes over the next 30 years, the prevalence of dementia in the province will more than double. Read more ... (Downloadable PDF - 49KB) |
| Sept. 21, 2009 | 35 million people living with dementia in 2010 The prevalence of dementia worldwide will nearly double every 20 years to 65.7 million in 2030 and 115.4 million in 2050. The new statistics come from the World Alzheimer Report, released today as part of World Alzheimer’s Day. More than 70,000 British Columbians are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and nearly 10,000 of these individuals are under the age of 65. (Read more...) |
| Jun. 4, 2009 | Daughters champion Alzheimer's at the Scotiabank Half-Marathon and 5K Heather MacLean and Dale Ann Oord are each crossing the finish line for a parent. As volunteers for the Alzheimer Society of B.C., they’re running the Scotiabank Half-Marathon and 5K on Sunday, June 28th to raise money and awareness about a disease that’s very close to home. (Read more...) |
| May 22, 2009 | Forget Me Not Tournament raises $435,000 Thank you to the participants and sponsors of the 15th annual Forget Me Not Golf Tournament, held May 21 in Surrey. (Read more...) |
| Jan 5, 2009 | Put Your Mind To It New statistics from the Alzheimer Society's Rising Tide study shows there are now more than 70,000 people in B.C. who are living with dementia. (Downloadable PDF) |
