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.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the 2026 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's.Over 32,000 participants in mo...
10/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who took part in the 2026 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's.

Over 32,000 participants in more than 150 communities across Canada raised more than $8 million for Alzheimer Societies across the country, helping people living with dementia and care partners find local support.

Want to join us in ensuring no one faces dementia alone? Visit walkforalzheimers.ca for information on next year's Walk.

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Merci à toutes les personnes qui ont participé à la Marche pour l’Alzheimer IG Gestion de patrimoine 2026.

Plus de 32 000 participants dans plus de 150 communautés partout au Canada ont amassé plus de 8 millions de dollars pour les Sociétés Alzheimer partout au pays, afin d’aider les personnes vivant avec un trouble neurocognitif et leurs proches aidants à trouver du soutien dans leur communauté.

Vous souhaitez vous joindre à nous pour faire en sorte que personne n’ait à faire face à la maladie dans l’isolement? Visitez marchepourlalzheimer.ca pour en savoir plus sur la Marche de l’an prochain.

Researchers at the University of Alberta, including Dr. Satyabrata Kar, whose work has been funded in part through the A...
10/02/2026

Researchers at the University of Alberta, including Dr. Satyabrata Kar, whose work has been funded in part through the Alzheimer Society Research Program, are testing nanoparticles — tiny molecules used to deliver medicine to patients — as a potential new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease, with promising early results in mice.

This research is still in its early stages, and it will take years to determine whether findings like these could lead to treatments for people living with Alzheimer's disease. However, this exciting finding is a great reminder of the important dementia research taking place in laboratories across Canada.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4xTPRI5

Today, on National Seniors Day, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of older adults across Canada and the importan...
10/01/2026

Today, on National Seniors Day, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of older adults across Canada and the important role they play in our families, communities and society.

On this day we also want to recognize the importance of understanding brain health as we age. Dementia is not a normal part of aging. Occasional forgetfulness is normal; changes in memory, thinking or behaviour that disrupt daily life may be cause for concern.

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour survivors of residential schools, along with their families...
09/30/2026

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour survivors of residential schools, along with their families and communities, and reflect on the lasting impacts these institutions have had across generations.

Dementia rates among Indigenous peoples are rising, and they face health disparities that are rooted in colonization and ongoing social inequities.

At the Alzheimer Society of Canada, we want to connect Indigenous peoples with culturally appropriate care tools and resources. Visit the link for a list of resources on dementia care for First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, compiled in partnership with Indigenous health experts.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3T3x9Mc


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En cette Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, nous rendons hommage aux survivant·es des pensionnats autochtones, ainsi qu’à leur famille et à leurs communautés, et nous prenons le temps de réfléchir aux répercussions durables que ces établissements ont à travers les générations.

La prévalence des troubles neurocognitifs chez les peuples autochtones est en hausse, et ces communautés sont confrontées à des inégalités en matière de santé qui trouvent leur origine dans la colonisation et dans les inégalités sociales persistantes.

La Société Alzheimer du Canada souhaite mettre à la disposition des peuples autochtones des outils et des ressources de soins adaptés à leur culture. Cliquez sur le lien pour consulter une liste de ressources sur les soins des troubles neurocognitifs destinées aux Premières Nations, aux Métis et aux Inuits, compilée en collaboration avec des expert·es en santé autochtones.

En savoir plus : https://bit.ly/4z4dVsI

As World Alzheimer’s Month comes to a close, we want to say thank you. Thank you to everyone who shared a post, started ...
09/29/2026

As World Alzheimer’s Month comes to a close, we want to say thank you. Thank you to everyone who shared a post, started a conversation, donated, or simply learned something new about dementia this September. Every action counts. Dementia awareness doesn’t stop on September 30. The Alzheimer Society is here year-round, supporting people in nearly 100 communities across Canada with programs and services informed by people with lived experience. Together, we’re building a more dementia-friendly Canada.



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Le Mois mondial de la maladie d’Alzheimer touche à sa fin, et nous tenons à vous remercier. Merci à toutes les personnes qui ont partagé une publication, lancé une discussion, fait un don ou simplement appris quelque chose de nouveau sur les troubles neurocognitifs en septembre. Chaque action compte. La sensibilisation aux troubles neurocognitifs ne s’arrête pas le 30 septembre. Toute l’année, la Société Alzheimer offre des programmes et des services de soutien éclairés par de l’expérience vécue dans près de 100 régions au Canada. Ensemble, nous bâtissons un Canada plus accueillant pour les personnes vivant avec un trouble neurocognitif.

09/29/2026

More than 770,000 people in Canada are living with dementia today. By 2050, that number is expected to reach more than 1.7 million. Many families and care partners are providing hundreds of millions of hours of unpaid care every year, often while staying in the workforce and managing rising costs at home.

In our submission for Budget 2026, the Alzheimer Society of Canada is calling on the federal government to make dementia a national priority. We are asking for:

• Renewed investment in Canada's National Dementia Strategy
• Strengthened support for care partners
• Additional resources to prepare Canada for new Alzheimer's disease treatments, so that Canadians can access the care they deserve

With these investments, people living with dementia can stay independent longer and the people who care for them can get the support they need, while Canada builds a health system that's ready to provide earlier diagnosis and support emerging treatments.

Read our full 2026 pre-budget submission below, and learn more on our National Statements page: https://bit.ly/3TfMwoF

2026 pre-budget submission: https://bit.ly/47pwyeV



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Au Canada, plus de 770 000 personnes vivent avec un trouble neurocognitif. D’ici 2050, ce nombre devrait dépasser 1,7 million.

Partout au pays, des personnes proches aidantes consacrent des millions d’heures non rémunérées à prodiguer des soins à des membres de leur famille, tout en occupant un emploi et en absorbant des coûts de plus en plus élevés à la maison.

Dans son mémoire en prévision du budget fédéral 2026, la Société Alzheimer du Canada presse le gouvernement de placer les troubles neurocognitifs au cœur des priorités nationales. Plus précisément, elle demande :

• le renouvellement des investissements dans la Stratégie nationale sur la démence du Canada;
• l’amélioration du soutien offert aux personnes proches aidantes;
• des ressources supplémentaires pour que le Canada soit prêt à déployer de nouveaux traitements contre la maladie d’Alzheimer et à offrir un accès équitable aux soins.

Grâce à ces mesures ciblées, les personnes vivant avec un trouble neurocognitif préserveront leur autonomie plus longtemps, leurs partenaires de soin obtiendront l’aide nécessaire, et le Canada sera mieux outillé pour renforcer son système afin de poser des diagnostics précoces et offrir de nouveaux traitements.

Nous nous réjouissons de poursuivre notre collaboration avec le gouvernement fédéral et nos partenaires partout au pays afin de concrétiser ces priorités.

Consultez notre mémoire complet ci-dessous, ainsi que notre page sur les recommandations nationales : https://bit.ly/4hwI5xL

Mémoire complet : https://bit.ly/4z5BLEA

“The earlier you know, the more you can do.” September is World Alzheimer’s Month and this year’s theme is early detecti...
09/29/2026

“The earlier you know, the more you can do.” September is World Alzheimer’s Month and this year’s theme is early detection. Getting diagnosed earlier empowers you to make informed decisions about your finances, estate and health, and to share them with your loved ones. Learn more about the diagnosis journey at https://bit.ly/4fEBT63

Recently, Prime Minister Mark Carney and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham wore Alzheimer's Society UK Forget Me Not badges...
09/25/2026

Recently, Prime Minister Mark Carney and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham wore Alzheimer's Society UK Forget Me Not badges, a symbol of remembrance and solidarity for people affected by dementia.

This powerful show of support during World Alzheimer's Month is incredibly meaningful for people living with dementia and their care partners.

We’re grateful to see world leaders help raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

(Photo: Alzheimer's Society UK)

Early detection, the theme of this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month, means more time to access support through your local ...
09/23/2026

Early detection, the theme of this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month, means more time to access support through your local Alzheimer Society. Find your society here: https://bit.ly/4cZYvNN

09/22/2026

“Everyone in this chamber knows someone who faces this reality. However, there is hope.”

Yesterday was World Alzheimer’s Day, and Rob Oliphant MP stood in the House of Commons and spoke about the tremendous impact of dementia—as well as advances in Alzheimer’s research and the role of Canada’s National Dementia Strategy in improving quality of life for people living with the disease.

Having dementia recognized in the House of Commons matters. It reminds people living with dementia, their families and their care partners that they are seen, and that there is reason to keep pushing for progress.

Thank you, MP Oliphant, for this powerful statement.

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