As the disease progresses, a person with dementia may become confused and disoriented. They may react differently to situations, leading to stress and frustration for the caregiver.
There is help.
Go to our Newsletters section. You'll find all kinds of tips and helpful information.
To find out if there’s a support group in your community, contact your local Alzheimer Resource Centre. If at any time staff are not available to answer your call, you will be advised to call the Dementia Helpline, toll-free 1-800-936-6033 (Lower Mainland 604-681-8651).
Your call to the Alzheimer Society is strictly confidential. We adhere to the requirements of the Provincial Privacy Act. Click here to see our complete Privacy Policy.
In addition to the resources and support groups offered by the Alzheimer Society of B.C., the Alzheimer Society of Canada Web site has a lot of information available for caregivers.
Click here for more information.
Additional Resources:
Memory Problems Booklet - Written by people with dementia for people with dementia.
Find out how these problems affect people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease & Related Dementias:
- Early signs of dementia
- Ways to help yourself
- A message to family
- Where to get more information & support
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