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

Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2025: Meet Joe and Amy

British Columbia
January 1, 2025

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

Joe and Amy

Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2025: Meet Erin and Geoffrey

British Columbia
January 1, 2025

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

Erin and Geoffrey

Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2025: Meet Fred

British Columbia
January 1, 2025

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

Fred Keating

Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2025: Meet Arabella

British Columbia
January 1, 2025

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

Arabella in her indoor garden.

Diabetes Awareness Month, 2024

British Columbia
November 28, 2024

In partnership with the First Nation Health Authority, this November, we are drawing attention to the growing prevalence of both dementia and diabetes in Indigenous communities. 

Photo of huckleberries shared by Sheri Weget, the Provincial Coordinator for Indigenous outreach and collaboration at the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s South Asian dementia forum returns this winter! ਅਲਜ਼ਾਇਮਰ ਸੁਸਾਇਟੀ ਆਫ ਬੀ.ਸੀ. ਦੇ ਸਾਊਥ ਏਸ਼ੀਅਨ ਡਿਮੈਂਸ਼ੀਆ ਫੋਰਮ ਇਸ ਸਰਦੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਾਪਸ ਆ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ!

British Columbia
November 20, 2024

The South Asian Dementia Forum returns to Surrey on February 8, an opportunity for people affected by dementia and health-care providers to learn about the impact of dementia on South Asian families.
ਸਾਊਥ ਏਸ਼ੀਅਨ ਡਿਮੈਂਸ਼ੀਆ ਫੋਰਮ 8 ਫਰਵਰੀ ਨੂੰ ਸਰੀ ਵਾਪਸ ਆ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ| ਇਹ ਡਿਮੈਂਸ਼ੀਆ ਤੋਂ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਿਤ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਸਿਹਤ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਤਾਵਾਂ ਲਈ ਸਾਊਥ ਏਸ਼ੀਅਨ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਡਿਮੈਂਸ਼ੀਆ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਨ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਮੌਕਾ ਹੈ।

Dr. Jain and Dr Hetesh speaking at the South Asian Dementia Forum panel