One of eight children in his family, Kent Jacobsen grew up in Sidney, B.C. and has always loved hockey. In the late 1940s to early 1950s, Kent and other children in the neighbourhood would “just get together, go somewhere and start playing pond hockey or make up games” he explained. Gordie Howe and Bobby Orr were his two favourite hockey heroes and he’s thrilled that a sport he loves so much is able to support a cause that has hit close to home.

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The Scotiabank Hockey for Alzheimer’s charitable hockey tournament will raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

What do Jack McIlhargey, Dave Bodger and Greg C. Adams have in common? Yes, they all played for the Vancouver Canucks, but they have also signed on for the 2013 Scotiabank Hockey for Alzheimer’s fundraiser in Vancouver this November 15 – 17. The event is the ultimate experience for local hockey enthusiasts who will play with and against NHL Alumni while supporting an important cause.

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Jim has travelled the province meeting with people living with dementia, their families, caregivers and with local leaders and health care providers in his quest for a B.C. Dementia Strategy.  Jim brought the signatures of his Jim's Push for a Plan supporters to the Liberal and NDP campaign headquarters with a message to Christy Clark and Adrian Dix that citizens of B.C. agree: B.C. needs a Dementia Strategy.

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NHL Alumni Garth Butcher, Dave Bodger, Gary Nylund and Larry Melnyk will be attending a special event to officially launch the 2013 Scotiabank Hockey for Alzheimer’s tournament.

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Jim Mann, a British Columbian and Alzheimer Society of B.C. Board Member who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007, will hold a town hall today in Nanaimo at the Beban Park Recreation Centre at 2300 Bowen Road. The town hall, to begin at 10 a.m., is part of a province-wide push for a comprehensive, funded dementia action plan in B.C. Jim envisions a plan that will help avert a crisis and prepare B.C. for the rising tide of dementia.

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Jim Mann, a British Columbian and Alzheimer Society of B.C. Board Member who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007, will hold a town hall on Apr. 16 at the Ramada Prince George at 444 George Street in Prince George. The town hall, to begin at 12 p.m., is part of a province-wide push for a comprehensive, funded dementia action plan in B.C. Mann envisions a plan that will help avert a crisis and prepare B.C. for the rising tide of dementia.

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An injection of $2 million by the Ministry of Health to support the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s First Link® program will mean even more individuals and families can access services and support as soon as possible after receiving a diagnosis of dementia. The one-time funding will support the expansion of First Link, an early intervention service where a formal referral from a physician or health professional allows the Society to proactively extend support to individuals and families.

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Ever wonder what it’s like to climb one of the world’s biggest mountains? Seven trips up the Grouse Grind equal one ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro and registration is now open for the 2013 Mt. Kilimanjaro Grouse Grind for Alzheimer’s (MKGG) fundraising event.

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The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has updated its “Guide to Income Tax and Benefits” for the 2012 tax year.  This handout provides some basic tips that may be particularly useful for people with a dementia and their families. It also highlights new tax changes that came into effect in the 2012 tax year.

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A new study indicates yet another benefit of living in health-conscious lotus land. The recent findings from the Ontario Brain Institute supporting the belief that physical activity can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease or manage the progression of the most common form of dementia is a welcomed news. It is also a reminder for British Columbians that there is help to proactively maintain brain health through the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

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The Forget Me Not Golf Tournament is the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s largest annual research fundraiser.

Healthy aging is important for everyone, and it is essential not to forget the health of your brain as well!

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