From Knowledge to Practice

With your help, British Columbia can be a leader in dementia care – we’re already on our way.

In September 2008 and March 2009, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. hosted two forums for leaders in dementia care in B.C. that focused on translating new information and ideas into sustainable programs and practice.

Click here to review videos and presentations from both forums…

About the forums

From Knowledge to Practice brought together experts and decisions makers to build on the momentum of previous accomplishments.

In 2005, the conference Transforming Dementia Care in BC: Addressing Gaps and Improving Care created the first real opportunity to look at how we can work together to optimize care for people impacted by dementia.

The result was a commitment to the thousands of British Columbians living with the disease and their caregivers to keep quality of life paramount.

Work is being done province-wide as we begin to turn that promise into sustainable action:

  • The BC Dementia Service Framework (March 2007) provides a solid foundation for action in the care and support of people living with dementia.
  • The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s $1-million dollar Grant to Improve Dementia Care in BC (awarded in January 2008), from the Ministry of Health Services, funded seven innovative initiatives that each address gaps in the health system.

From Knowledge to Practice leveraged new information from the Grant initiatives to further generate and spread knowledge, and to consider new models for care practices.