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

Webinar video: Long-term care and COVID

British Columbia
February 24, 2021

This January, we hosted a special webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with dementia in long-term care. Couldn't join us on the day? You can still watch the video and learn more about issues facing families in B.C.

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Learn strategies for family dynamics in dementia caregiving

British Columbia
January 6, 2021

As a caregiver, 'drawing the line’ with family members can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially when there are conflicting perceptions of what the best care is for the person living with dementia.

Language- and culturally-specific support for the Chinese community

Dementia in the Days of COVID-19: Jim's story

British Columbia
December 18, 2020

Jim Mann, a longtime advocate and member of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Advisory Group of People Living with Dementia, shines a light on the lesser-known impacts of COVID-19 on people living with dementia.

Jim Mann smiling broadly.

Telethon raises over $165K for dementia support for the Chinese community

British Columbia
November 12, 2020

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. and Fairchild Media Group are proud to announce that the first-ever Telethon for Alzheimer’s raised over $165,000 to help provide support and education for people living with dementia and their caregivers in the Chinese community.

Ricky Cheung and Mary Lo