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The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is pleased to announce that 11 B.C. researchers have been awarded funding grants for their work advancing knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
The research ranges from those with a biomedical focus – including early detection methods, brain scans for more accurate diagnosis – to quality of life research that includes the impact of care facility environments, as well as, driving and dementia.
“Research is of increasing importance because as we know, our population is aging and the incidence of the disease is increasing but we don’t yet understand the causes of the disease and do not have a cure,” explained Jean Blake, CEO, Alzheimer Society of B.C.
“In the meantime, the Society is still committed to support caregivers, families, and people living with dementia through our province-wide network of information, services, and education.”
The grants are awarded through the Alzheimer Society Research Program, a collaborative initiative among the federation of provincial Alzheimer Societies across the country to support Canadian research that will one day result in the eradication of the disease, while also improving the quality of life for those on the dementia journey. Research grants are awarded annually following an extensive peer-review process.
Learn more about the dementia research in B.C.
