For more information or to arrange an interview contact: Amy Sept Communications Coordinator Ph: 604.681.6530 ext. 325 Fax: 604.669.6907 E-mail: asept@alzheimerbc.org Additional Information:  Awareness Campaign  Disease Statistics  Heads Up For Healthier Brains

Crossing the finish line for dementia

July 7, 2008
Alzheimer Team raises close to $ 28,000 at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K

Golfers make an impact on dementia

May 31, 2008
Forget Me Not Golf Tournament raises an incredible $ 525,000.

Protect your brain

March 10, 2008
Take action during Brain Awareness Week!

Seven unique and creative projects announced

January 9, 2008
More than $ 1-million will go to support seven projects from across the province, which have received funding from the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Grant to Improve Dementia Care in BC.

Learn from home about Alzheimer’s

January 7, 2008
This year, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering you the chance to learn about Alzheimer’s without having to leave your home.

Make the Commitment: Take Charge of your Brain Health

January 2, 2008
Alzheimer Society encourages British Columbians to reduce their risk

NOTICE: Fraudulent emails and faxes

October 19, 2007
Reports of email and faxes that falsely claim to be from Alzheimer Society of Canada.

B.C. commits $ 78-million to Alzheimer's Drug Study

October 4, 2007
As the lead funding partner in a new $ 78-million study of the effectiveness of Alzheimer’s medications, the Province will provide PharmaCare coverage of three cholinesterase inhibitors for the first time.

Kelowna woman receives Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award

July 9, 2007
Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease motivated her new life as an advocate.

B.C. gives $ 1-million towards better dementia care

June 1, 2007
A $ 1-million provincial grant by the Ministry of Health to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. will help to implement a Dementia Service Framework.

New Documentary Brings Hope to Those Coping with Dementia

May 1, 2007
"Beyond Memory" premieres on Knowledge Network Monday, May 28 at 8 p.m.

Age with a healthy brain

April 4, 2007
Public forums will offer tools and techniques to keep your brain fit.

Family’s 20-year dream comes true with Czorny Alzheimer Centre opening

February 2, 2007
People with Alzheimer's disease and their families have a new home – and new hope - with the opening of the Czorny Alzheimer Centre by the family who has dreamed for 20 years of building such a facility.

	Awareness Campaign 2006 Click here for more infomation and publicity materials. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. For information about the Alzheimer Society, including the annual report, visit About Us. Alzheimer's disease and related dementias What is dementia? For more information, like the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, or information about the progression of the disease, click here. For more information about research in B.C., click here. National Media: For national statistics, story ideas and detailed information about dementia in Canada, click here.