About us
Since 1978, we've been dedicated to providing help for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers. That help comes in many ways.
What We Do
Behind every person with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, there are hundreds of people dedicated to helping. The Alzheimer Society is the leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and advance the search for the cause and cure.
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
Our mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to improve the quality of life of our clients, their care partners, and families.
Our Vision
Through an interdisciplinary team and in partnership with many community agencies, the Alzheimer Society provides essential programs and support services to those living with dementia as well as their care partners.
Our Values
Person-centered, Partnership, Leadership, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Engagement
Client Bill of Rights
The Client Bill of Rights reflects the organization’s mission, values and guiding principles and is a key factor in the planning, delivery and evaluation of services provided at the Society. All clients can reasonably expect to be provided a full range of services, including individual support, referral services, support groups, educational workshops and information resources.
Client Charter of Rights
People living with dementia have the same rights as anyone else in Canada under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, but stigma and discrimination often undermine these rights. To address this, the Alzheimer Society supports the first-ever Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia, developed by the National Advisory Group of People with Lived Experience of Dementia.
The Charter outlines seven explicit rights, empowering individuals with dementia to advocate for themselves while ensuring that the people and organizations supporting them recognize and protect these rights.
Donor Bill of Rights
The Donor Bill of Rights was created by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits. It has been endorsed by numerous organizations.
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