All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the brain.

Artist in residence spotlight: Actor, Caregiver, and Thinker - Act 3

British Columbia
January 20, 2026

Our Artists in Residence program provides an opportunity for people affected by dementia to share their experience through writing or art. The following reflection was written by Tobias Jesso during moments of respite from caregiving — often while Marsha, his 69-year-old spouse, was sleeping.

Tobias and Marsha, smiling in front of grass and trees

Artist in residence spotlight: Actor, Caregiver, and Thinker - Act 2

British Columbia
January 20, 2026

Our Artists in Residence program provides an opportunity for people affected by dementia to share their experience through writing or art. The following reflection was written by Tobias Jesso during moments of respite from caregiving — often while Marsha, his 69-year-old spouse, was sleeping.

Tobias and Martha standing in front of water and mountains

Artist in residence spotlight: Actor, caregiver and thinker - Act 1

British Columbia
January 19, 2026

Our Artists in Residence program provides an opportunity for people affected by dementia to share their experience through writing or art. The following reflection was written by Tobias Jesso during moments of respite from caregiving — often while Marsha, his 69-year-old spouse, was sleeping.

Tobias and Marsha, smiling

Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2026: Meet Mark Breslaw

British Columbia
December 15, 2025

We are recognizing Alzheimer’s Awareness Month by sharing the experiences of people like Mark, who has found meaning, connection and joy after a dementia diagnosis, in part by connecting with the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Mark with his wife in South Surrey

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2026: Meet Eric Li

British Columbia
December 15, 2025

We are recognizing Alzheimer’s Awareness Month by sharing the experiences of people like Eric, who has found meaning, connection and joy after a dementia diagnosis, in part by connecting with the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Eric with his mother, May

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2026: Meet Ashley Sharma

British Columbia
December 15, 2025

We are recognizing Alzheimer’s Awareness Month by sharing the experiences of people like Ashley, who has found meaning, connection and joy after a dementia diagnosis, in part by connecting with the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Ashley Sharma in Abbotsford

Breakfast to Remember 2026: Meet Lyle Isenor

British Columbia
December 11, 2025

Breakfast to Remember returns to Kelowna, Victoria and Vancouver, uniting business leaders, health-care providers and community members to increase dementia awareness and raise funds. Lyle will take the stage to share how he found meaning, connection and joy after his wife Jerry’s diagnosis.

Lyle and Jerry