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If you need information or support, contact your local Alzheimer Resource Centre, or call the Dementia Helpline toll-free 1-800-936-6033 (Lower Mainland 604-681-8651) Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If at any time Resource Centre staff are not available to take your call, you will be advised to call the Dementia Helpline.
The Dementia Helpline is staffed by trained volunteers and staff who can provide information on:
- Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
- Getting a diagnosis
- Maintaining independence and planning for the future
- Caregiving
- Support groups
- Information about upcoming workshops and seminars
- Resources in your community.
Call toll-free 1-800-936-6033 (Lower Mainland 604-681-8651), Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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 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.
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After contacting us, we can send you an information package of brochures, fact sheets and a list of other resources you may find useful.
We also offer a variety of free educational brochures and fact sheets on a wide range of subjects.
Topics include:
- Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
- Communication
- Diagnosis
- Drugs and treatments
- Ethical issues
- Living with Alzheimer's disease
- Myths of Alzheimer's disease
- Research
- Stages, symptoms and behaviours
- The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease
- Tax and Other Financial Resources
Individuals with dementia, family members or caregivers will find these educational and support materials at their local Alzheimer Resource Centre. Organizations requiring bulk material orders are invited to e-mail infocoordinator@alzheimerbc.org for an order form.
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