All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and the brain.
2020 Pauline Spatz Leadership Award recipient: Paulette Noël
The 2020 recipient of the Pauline Spatz Leadership Award is Paulette Noël of Ste-Rose, NB.

Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow... ®.
Since 1985, we’ve been dedicated to providing help for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their care partners.

Living her legacy
“Anyone who has been through this experience knows the vast need for research,” says Mrs. Pauline Spatz. This spritely octogenarian has become a consistent and loyal contributor to Alzheimer’s research. “You don’t need to have a lot. You simply need to make it happen.”

Forget-Me-Not Garden honours people impacted by dementia
Sandi Jones and Colleen Abbott talk about the importance of remembering their loved ones in this story about the Forget-Me-Not Garden, located in Welcome Centre of the Aurora DAY program on Edward Street.

Alzheimer Society of York Region to publish book of dementia stories in fall 2020
The Alzheimer Society of York Region and Holland Landing's I C Publishing is pleased to announce it's partnering to create a book comprised of stories by York Region residents impacted by dementia. The book will be released Dec. 3, 2020.

Cheryl and Gerry's story - World Alzheimer's Day
Gerry Bahen lives with symptoms of both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Read his story, and that of his wife, Cheryl. September is World Alzheimer's Month.

Interview with Deric Ruttan
Country 102 host, Stan speaks with Deric Ruttan ahead of the “Country For A Cause” fundraising virtual concert in support of Alzheimer Society of Muskoka.

This World Alzheimer’s Month, help us demystify advocacy!
Advocacy starts with the willingness to share one’s story to help others understand the impact of the disease. To mark World Alzheimer’s Month, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. invites you to “Demystifying advocacy,” a two-part conversation on what it means to be a dementia advocate, taking place on September 28 and 29.
