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.

Dementia research is about more than discovery. It’s about improving everyday life for people living with dementia, care...
06/19/2026

Dementia research is about more than discovery. It’s about improving everyday life for people living with dementia, care partners, families, and communities.

Through the Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP), researchers across Canada are exploring new ways to detect dementia earlier, improve care experiences, support independence, and develop future treatments.

Current projects are investigating topics such as:
• More accessible approaches to diagnosis
• Technologies that support earlier detection and monitoring at home
• Strategies to improve communication, nutrition, mental health, and quality of life
• New therapies aimed at protecting brain health and slowing disease progression
• Better support for care partners and families navigating dementia

Together, these projects reflect the growing range of research needed to better understand dementia and improve the lives of those affected by it. Every research breakthrough helps build better care, stronger support systems, and new possibilities for the future.



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La recherche sur les troubles neurocognitifs n’est pas qu’une question de découvertes. Elle améliore la qualité de vie des personnes vivant avec un trouble neurocognitif, de leurs partenaires de soins et des communautés en général.

Dans le cadre du Programme de recherche de la Société Alzheimer (PRSA), des chercheur·euses de tout le Canada explorent de nouvelles façons de diagnostiquer les troubles neurocognitifs plus tôt, d’améliorer la qualité des soins, de favoriser l’autonomie et de mettre au point de nouveaux traitements.

Voici quelques exemples de domaines explorés actuellement :
• Des approches diagnostiques plus accessibles
• Des technologies qui permettent un diagnostic précoce et un suivi à domicile
• Des stratégies pour améliorer la communication, l’alimentation, la santé mentale et la qualité de vie
• De nouveaux traitements visant à préserver la santé cérébrale et à ralentir l’évolution de la maladie
• Un meilleur soutien pour les partenaires de soins et les familles

Ces projets reflètent la diversité des sujets de recherche qu’il faut explorer pour mieux comprendre les troubles neurocognitifs et améliorer la vie des personnes concernées. Chaque avancée scientifique contribue à améliorer les soins, à renforcer les systèmes de soutien et à ouvrir de nouveaux horizons.

06/18/2026

Loneliness and social isolation are often used interchangeably — but they’re not the same.

Loneliness is the feeling of not having the connections you want.
Social isolation is about how many connections you actually have.

Both matter. And both can have a significant impact on brain health, well-being and quality of life: especially as people age and social circles change.

Understanding the difference is one step toward building stronger, more connected communities.

Explore the full video and learn how connection supports brain health at https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/dementia-resources/dementia-talks-canada/video-coping-social-isolation-dementia-beyond

For nearly four decades, the Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) has helped advance dementia research in Canada by...
06/17/2026

For nearly four decades, the Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) has helped advance dementia research in Canada by funding bold ideas, supporting researchers, and contributing more than $87 million in research funding to discoveries that improve lives.

In 2026, the ASRP funded more than $4.1 million for 31 research projects across Canada focused on diagnosis, treatment, care, cause, risk, therapy and translational research for people living with dementia and care partners.

From improving early diagnosis to exploring new therapies and approaches to care, research through the ASRP is helping shape the future of dementia research and support in Canada. Research makes progress possible, bringing us closer to new understanding, improved care, and hope for people affected by dementia – and their care partners.

Yesterday, we announced this year’s ASRP-funded research projects. Learn more about the program: https://bit.ly/3HlEzIC



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Depuis près de quarante ans, le Programme de recherche de la Société Alzheimer (PRSA) contribue à l’avancement de la recherche canadienne sur les troubles neurocognitifs (TNC) en finançant des idées audacieuses, en soutenant les chercheur·euses. Au total, il a permis d’investir plus de 87 millions de dollars pour des découvertes qui améliorent la vie des gens.

En 2026, le PRSA a investi plus de 4,1 millions de dollars dans 31 projets canadiens ciblant le diagnostic, les traitements, les soins, les causes, les risques, les thérapies et la recherche translationnelle au profit des personnes vivant avec un trouble neurocognitif et de leurs partenaires de soins.

Qu’il s’agisse d’améliorer le diagnostic précoce ou d’explorer de nouvelles thérapies et approches de soins, les recherches menées dans le cadre du PRSA façonnent l’avenir de la recherche et du soutien aux TNC. La recherche se traduit en progrès, nous aidant à mieux comprendre, à améliorer les soins et à donner de l’espoir aux personnes touchées.

Hier, nous avons annoncé les projets de recherche financés par le PRSA cette année. Pour en savoir plus sur le programme : https://bit.ly/3UWMX4k

We’re proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP). These researchers represen...
06/16/2026

We’re proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP).

These researchers represent the next generation of dementia research in Canada, advancing ideas that could improve diagnosis, care, treatment, prevention, and quality of life for people living with dementia and care partners.

Since 1989, the ASRP has helped support groundbreaking dementia research by investing in emerging and established researchers alike. The funding provided this year supports a wide variety of work happening across the country, from brain imaging and AI-supported tools to culturally informed care approaches and strategies for earlier detection.

This work is made possible through partnerships with Brain Canada Foundation and Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, alongside other funding partners committed to advancing dementia research in Canada.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients. Your work is helping deepen our understanding of dementia and improve support for people affected by the disease.

Meet the researchers and learn more about their work: https://bit.ly/2XWzE9T



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C’est avec fierté que nous vous annonçons les lauréat·es 2026 du Programme de recherche de la Société Alzheimer (PRSA)!

Ces personnes représentent la relève de la recherche canadienne sur les troubles neurocognitifs. Elles avancent des idées qui ont le potentiel d’améliorer le diagnostic, les soins, les traitements et la prévention des troubles neurocognitifs (TNC), et la qualité de vie des personnes vivant avec un TNC et de leurs partenaires de soins.

Depuis 1989, le PRSA appuie des projets de recherche révolutionnaires sur les TNC en finançant des chercheur·euses en début de carrière ou déjà établi·es. Les fonds octroyés cette année soutiennent un large éventail de travaux menés dans tout le pays, de l’imagerie cérébrale et des outils assistés par ordinateur jusqu’aux approches de soins fondées sur la culture, en passant par des stratégies de détection précoce.

Le PRSA vit grâce à des partenariats avec la Fondation Brain Canada et la Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, ainsi qu’avec d’autres partenaires financiers engagés dans l’avancement de la recherche canadienne sur les troubles neurocognitifs.

Félicitations aux lauréat·es! Votre travail permet d’approfondir notre compréhension des troubles neurocognitifs et d’améliorer l’aide apportée aux personnes touchées.

Pour en savoir plus sur ces chercheur·euses et leurs travaux : https://bit.ly/4cK6fRx

Caregiving is deeply meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming at times.That’s why the Alzheimer Society is there fo...
06/15/2026

Caregiving is deeply meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming at times.

That’s why the Alzheimer Society is there for you with programs and services that offer connection, understanding and reassurance when you need it.

In Nova Scotia, Caregiver Support Groups create space to connect with others who understand what you’re going through, share experiences, ask questions and feel supported by a community that’s there for you.

Because caring for yourself is just as important as caring for someone else.

Learn more: https://alzheimer.ca/ns/en/csg

Connection can make all the difference.In New Brunswick, Alzheimer Society Memory Cafés offer a welcoming space where pe...
06/10/2026

Connection can make all the difference.

In New Brunswick, Alzheimer Society Memory Cafés offer a welcoming space where people living with dementia, care partners and families can come together to share conversation, laughter and meaningful moments.

These gatherings aren’t just about support—they’re about staying connected, building confidence and feeling understood in a community that meets you where you are.

Because everyone deserves a place to belong. Learn more: https://alzheimer.ca/nb/en/memorycafe

Environment Day is also a brain health conversation.A major 2025 analysis published in The Lancet Planetary Health, draw...
06/05/2026

Environment Day is also a brain health conversation.

A major 2025 analysis published in The Lancet Planetary Health, drawing on data from more than 29 million people, found that long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to a higher risk of developing dementia. The strongest links were found for fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and soot/black carbon.

That’s why small changes at home, and bigger changes in our communities, matter. Swipe through to see 5 easy ways to improve your environment.

This Environment Day, caring for the air around us is one more way to care for people affected by dementia, today and in the future. Learn more about air pollution and dementia at https://bit.ly/3Qp8FLL.

This year's IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's was a powerful demonstration of what can happen when communities c...
06/03/2026

This year's IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's was a powerful demonstration of what can happen when communities come together around a shared purpose. Our CEO, Christina Scicluna, reflects on the impact of this year’s event and the difference supporters across Canada are making for people living with dementia and their care partners.

“As this year's Walk for Alzheimer's comes to a close, I want to thank IG Wealth Management for their continued partnership, as well as the thousands of participants, donors, volunteers, sponsors, and families who came together in communities across Canada.

Your support helps ensure that no one faces dementia alone. Together, you are helping fund local programs and services that make a meaningful difference for people living with dementia across the country.” – Christina Scicluna, CEO, Alzheimer Society of Canada

Living with dementia doesn’t mean losing connection.Small moments of social connection can support mood, confidence and ...
06/02/2026

Living with dementia doesn’t mean losing connection.

Small moments of social connection can support mood, confidence and overall well-being. Swipe through to find 5 simple ways to keep connection, and find more tips at https://bit.ly/4dSanB0

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations, ...
06/01/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.

It is also a time to recognize how colonization and ongoing social inequities continue to shape health outcomes, including dementia. Our Landmark Study estimates that 10,800 people of Indigenous ancestry were living with dementia in Canada in 2020. By 2050, that number is expected to rise to 40,300, a 273% increase.

These findings underscore the importance of supporting Indigenous-led research, culturally safe care and resources that reflect the realities, strengths and knowledges of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.

This month, and every month, we remain committed to listening, learning and advocating for a future where dementia care and support are inclusive, equitable and rooted in respect. Find more Indigenous dementia care tools and resources at alzheimer.ca/indigenous

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