Shaping the Journey: living with dementia™  is an educational program designed specifically for people experiencing the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, as well as a care-partner, family member, or friend.

It is for people who want to explore the journey ahead in a positive and supportive environment.

The program covers the following topics:
  • The Brain and Dementia
  • Hearing the Diagnosis
  • Maintaining your General Health
  • Life After Diagnosis
  • Planning Ahead
  • Maintaining your Spirit

To register for Shaping the Journey: living with dementiaTM, contact your local Alzheimer Resource Centre

Shaping the Journey: living with dementiaTM Workbook

The Shaping the Journey - Living with DementiaTM program includes a self-guided workbook developed specifically for people with dementia.

This workbook has valuable information that will help you in considering some important issues. It offers personal planning tools and details on how to connect with the Alzheimer Society of B.C.


  Download the full workbook (PDF 7MB)










You can also download individual sections of the workbook:


Section 1: The Brain and Dementia (PDF 1.11MB)

Section 2: Hearing the Diagnosis (PDF 526 KB)

Section 3: Maintaining your Health (PDF 1.04 MB)

Section 4: Life After Diagnosis (PDF 931 KB)

Section 5: Planning Ahead (PDF 2.65 MB)

Section 6: Maintaining your Spirit (PDF 771 KB)

Section 7: Contact Information (PDF 187 KB)