Thanks to a $50,000 donation from the RBC Foundation and a $22,000 donation by Manulife Financial, the Alzheimer Society will hold at least 40 Family Caregiver Series educational events in 30 communities this year.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers a variety of support and education programs throughout the province.

One of these programs is the Family Caregiver Series, an educational series for those caring for a person with dementia. The Family Caregiver Series helps explain what dementia is, and provides the keys to manage quality of life, as well as coping skills to help manage workload, grief and stress.

To learn when the Alzheimer Society's next educational program will be held in your area, contact your local Alzheimer Resource Centre or check the Events calendar.

	For more information, select one of the following subjects: Support Groups There are nearly 100 ongoing support groups for caregivers and for people in the early stages of dementia. Click here for more information. Information and Referrals Alzheimer Society staff and volunteers can provide guidance and information for people dealing with dementia. Click here for information about the Dementia Helpline. Alzheimer Resource Library The Alzheimer Resource Library houses a collection of books, audio-visual materials and other resources available for loan to those wanting more information about dementia. Click here for book and video reviews.