January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. This month, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. wants to ensure that people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias know…
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A call for dementia to be a priority this election season
Submitted by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Provincial policy isn’t adequately addressing the challenges families face on the dementia journey. With an election campaign period…
Kootenays residents urged to get active for cognitive health
Brain Awareness Week promotes activity as way to lessen health risks Keep a healthy lifestyle to support brain health: It’s a message the Alzheimer Society…
Help redefine the dementia narrative
January 1 marks the beginning of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2024. and the Alzheimer Society of B.C. invites you to join them in challenging dementia stigma….
Webinar offers insights on navigating travel with dementia
Summer is a popular time to travel for East Kootenay residents, whether taking a short trip to the town nearby or travelling abroad. Living with…
Plan for summer heat and climate emergencies
As the East Kootenay braces for another summer of potential climate emergencies, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is calling on residents to take proactive measures…
Latest dementia treatments demystified in free webinar
What happens when researchers uncover promising new findings about dementia treatments and the search for a cure? How long is it before the work they…
ASBC releases report on long-term care during COVID-19
Father’s Day was a time for families to come together. During the last two years, this was not always possible – especially for people with…
East Kootenay families benefit from care conferences
When a person in the East Kootenay living with dementia moves into long-term care, attending care conferences becomes part of the process, ensuring that everyone…
Residents invited to join virtual Breakfast to Remember
Alzheimer Society of B.C. fundraiser connects Still Alice author and neuroscientist with B.C. woman who helped inform the ground-breaking book On March 3, East Kootenay residents can tune…