Alzheimer Society of Canada

Alzheimer Society of Canada The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading nationwide health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Working nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and advance the search for the cause and cure. Active in communities right across Canada, the Society offers services and programs, research funding, public education and awareness campaigns, and advocacy. We rely on individual and corporate donors, communities and health-care partners to help us carry out our vital work.

Driving represents freedom, independence, and mobility. But for people living with dementia, conversations about driving...
08/21/2026

Driving represents freedom, independence, and mobility. But for people living with dementia, conversations about driving can be difficult.

A diagnosis of dementia is not, on its own, a reason to stop driving. Most people in the early stages can continue to drive safely. But dementia is progressive, and over time it affects the abilities that safe driving depends on.

That's why it helps to talk about it early, before it becomes urgent. It can help to drive with someone who can check in on your abilities over time, since they may notice changes before you do. Assistive technology, like GPS, can help too.

Whenever that conversation happens, it won't be easy, and it isn't only about logistics. It's completely normal to feel angry, sad, or frustrated. Those feelings are valid, and you don't have to navigate them alone.

Learn more about driving with dementia: https://bit.ly/3iHD8nq

Dementia has many faces. There are the people we might typically picture, those living with the mid or late stages. But ...
08/20/2026

Dementia has many faces. There are the people we might typically picture, those living with the mid or late stages. But there are also people who have just been diagnosed and the care partners beside them.

When we understand how many people dementia touches, we can build spaces that welcome all of them. And those spaces help everyone, not only people living with dementia. Everyone has a part to play.

Swipe through to see the many faces of dementia, then visit our new resource hub to learn how you can help: alzheimer.ca/dfc

Meet Dr. Stephanie Chamberlain. Before she became a researcher, she worked as a personal support worker in long-term car...
08/17/2026

Meet Dr. Stephanie Chamberlain. Before she became a researcher, she worked as a personal support worker in long-term care homes, and that experience shapes her work today.

With funding from the Alzheimer Society Research Program, she is studying how people living with dementia who don’t speak English or French experience care in Alberta’s long-term care and supportive living homes. As dementia progresses, many people lose the ability to switch languages and return to the first language they learned, and in a care home where staff don’t speak that language, everyday communication can break down.

Her research, with people living with dementia taking part as collaborators, aims to help care homes communicate better and provide safer, more personalized care for everyone, regardless of the language they speak.

Research like this is only possible because of donor support. Your gift helps fund the researchers working to make dementia care fairer for all Canadians. Learn more or donate at alzheimer.ca.

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Communication is more than talking and listening. It's how we express who we are and relate to one another.Dementia affe...
08/13/2026

Communication is more than talking and listening. It's how we express who we are and relate to one another.

Dementia affects how people express themselves and understand what's being said. A person living with dementia may have difficulty finding a word or organizing words into sentences. They may talk less than usual, or revert to the language they first learned. Good days and challenging days are common.

But communication is possible at all stages of dementia. Here are five tips that help: use what you know about the person, reduce distractions, chat face to face, be flexible, and stay positive. Speak clearly, in short and simple sentences. Focus on what they can do instead of what they can't. Connect instead of correct.

And on the days when none of it seems to help, remember that your presence is still felt.

Read about 5 communication tips for conversations with people living with dementia: https://bit.ly/4maK23X

Businesses and organizations across the country, from grocery stores to banks, will encounter an increasing number of pe...
08/12/2026

Businesses and organizations across the country, from grocery stores to banks, will encounter an increasing number of people affected by dementia. Knowing how to support and include these patrons matters. Local businesses can play an important leadership role in doing so by modelling inclusive practices and helping drive positive change in their communities.

A simple place to start: review the placement and readability of the signs in your establishment. Updating signs so they are large, clear, and at eye level can help all patrons navigate your space better.

Our resource hub has tip sheets, checklists, and practical tools tailored for businesses and organizations. Explore them at alzheimer.ca/dfc.

Remember that your local Alzheimer Society can also help, with team members who are happy to run a session on becoming a dementia-friendly business.

Many of Issie Grecoff's summers were spent swimming in Okanagan Lake. This August, she is swimming its length, from the ...
08/11/2026

Many of Issie Grecoff's summers were spent swimming in Okanagan Lake. This August, she is swimming its length, from the City of Kelowna to City of Penticton - Municipality in memory of her grandmother, Joan Wickett.

Issie saw the impact that Alzheimer's disease had on her grandmother, and that is what moves her to swim.

Beginning on August 19, she will set out from Kelowna at around 9 p.m. and swim through the night, arriving in Penticton the next evening after 20 to 22 hours in the water.

At 20, Issie is a varsity swimmer at the University of Waterloo, and this is not her first swim for the cause. Every dollar she raises supports the Alzheimer Society of Canada, joining so many people across the country who turn something personal into hope for others.

Thank you, Issie. For every kilometre, and for swimming in your grandmother's memory. We're wishing you the very best of luck.

Read more about Issie's story here: www.swim4alzheimers.ca/

Creating dementia-friendly communities helps equip communities with the language, skills and tools to be prepared for th...
08/10/2026

Creating dementia-friendly communities helps equip communities with the language, skills and tools to be prepared for the future.

Dementia-Friendly Canada calls on communities to develop spaces that are inclusive, supportive and welcoming for people living with dementia and their care partners. And the benefits reach further than you might expect. Though the focus is people affected by dementia, creating more inclusive and welcoming spaces has a positive impact on everyone.

Every small step helps. Be part of building a Dementia-Friendly Canada today.

Learn more at alzheimer.ca/dfc

Warm weather calls for extra care, especially for people living with dementia and those who support them.Thirst declines...
08/05/2026

Warm weather calls for extra care, especially for people living with dementia and those who support them.

Thirst declines with age, and the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself down. That makes it easier to become overheated without realizing it.

A few things help. Drink water or juice throughout the day, as often as every 15 to 20 minutes, and avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks. Stay out of the heat at the hottest times of day, and seek shade when you're outside. Spend time somewhere with air conditioning, whether that's at home or in a public space like a library, community centre or mall. A cool cloth on the face, neck and arms helps too.

Watch for the signs of trouble: muscle cramps, fatigue, confusion, light-headedness and nausea.

Tips for living well with dementia during warm weather and heat alerts: https://bit.ly/4livRZj

With dementia diagnoses increasing in Canada, it is increasingly likely that you or someone you know will be affected. B...
08/04/2026

With dementia diagnoses increasing in Canada, it is increasingly likely that you or someone you know will be affected. But dementia affects more than the people living with it. There are many faces of dementia: people recently diagnosed, people in the mid or late stages, and the care partners who support them.

Developing more inclusive and welcoming spaces creates a positive impact well beyond people living with dementia. It creates more accessibility and support for everyone.

A simple first step: learn about dementia and build skills to be supportive in everyday interactions. That can be as simple as focusing on connecting rather than correcting, paying attention to body language, and offering to help.

Learn more at alzheimer.ca/dfc

Dementia diagnoses are on the rise in Canada. Every day, over 400 people are diagnosed, and that number, along with deme...
08/01/2026

Dementia diagnoses are on the rise in Canada. Every day, over 400 people are diagnosed, and that number, along with dementia's impact, will only continue to grow. Dementia affects far more than the people living with it. It touches families, care partners, and whole communities.

That's what Dementia-Friendly Canada is about. It calls on communities to recognize the impact of dementia and take action to develop spaces that are inclusive, supportive, and welcoming for people living with dementia and their care partners.

Being dementia-friendly is a journey, not a destination. No role is too small, and every small step helps create a more inclusive and supportive environment, not just for people affected by dementia, but for everyone.

Be part of building a Dementia-Friendly Canada today. Visit alzheimer.ca/dfc to explore our new resource hub, with tip sheets, checklists, and practical tools for individuals, businesses and organizations.

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