The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is your connection to a vast resource of information about Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia, and to helpful information for family members and caregivers.

The Dementia Helpline

The first number you call.

The Dementia Helpline is a service for people with dementia, their caregivers, family and friends. The Helpline assists individuals in building the confidence to maintain quality of life when facing dementia.

Anyone concerned about dementia is welcome to call the Helpline. Every call to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is strictly confidential.


A trained, caring team of staff and volunteers will answer your call and can provide information and support about:

  • Maintaining brain health
  • Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
  • Getting a diagnosis
  • The progression of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
  • Planning for the future
  • Maintaining independence
  • Providing care and support
  • Resources in your community – including support groups
  • Upcoming education workshops

Call toll-free 1-800-936-6033 (Lower Mainland 604-681-8651) Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Alzheimer Resource Centres

Alzheimer Resource Centres located throughout the province offer information, educational opportunities, support groups and the ability to talk directly with a knowledgeable team member. Services help those concerned with or facing dementia build the knowledge, skills and confidence to maintain quality of life.

Resource Centres also offer lending libraries, information packages with brochures and fact sheets, individual support by appointment and referrals to local resources. 

Contact your nearest Alzheimer Resource Centre....
 

Information Bulletins

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has two quarterly information bulletins to connect and inform:
 

  • Caregivers – In Touch is a bulletin that provides up-to-date information and practical suggestions for caregivers. This publication covers a wide range of topics such as safety and the person with dementia, future planning,  to caregiving from a distance.

  • People living with the disease – Insight is a quarterly bulletin that offers helpful strategies, including tips from Early Stage Support Group members from across the province, and personal stories about people who are living with dementia. The majority of the content is written by people with dementia.


We also have our Contact newsletter which provides general information about brain health, upcoming events, and other news about our organization.
 

You’ll find the latest issues as well as previous articles in the Newsletter section of our website.

These publications can also be found at your local Alzheimer Resource Centre.


Information Package

Looking for a place to start? We can send you an information package of brochures, fact sheets and a list of helpful resources.

To request your information package, call the Dementia Helpline (toll-free 1-800-936-6033, Lower Mainland 604-681-8651) or your local Alzheimer Resource Centre.

Information Brochures and Fact Sheets

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has a variety of free educational brochures and fact sheets for people with dementia, their families, caregivers and anyone who is concerned about dementia.

Topics include:




Fact sheets on day-to-day living, legal and financial issues, as well as ethical guidelines are also available. Contact your local Alzheimer Resource Centre.


Bulk Orders:
Organizations requiring bulk material orders are invited to e-mail info@alzheimerbc.org for an order form. Please note that charges may apply.

 

Non-English Resources

Information about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is available in French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian and Punjabi. Click here to access these materials...

Book and Video Reviews

Read reviews of fiction and non-fiction publications about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and decide which ones might be of interest to you.

Some of the books can be purchased by following a direct Amazon.com link from this website, or they may be available through one of our resource libraries. Learn more and read the reviews...