Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Background information
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. (established in 1981) is a volunteer based, non-profit organization that provides support services and education programs throughout the province.
Provincial Office address:
#300 - 828 West 8th Avenue | Vancouver B.C. | V5Z 1E2
Tel: 604.681.6530 | Toll–free: 1.800.667.3742
Fax: 604.669.6907 | E-mail: info@alzheimerbc.org
Web site: www.alzheimerbc.org
Dementia Helpline: for people living with dementia and people caring for someone with dementia.
Tel: 604.681.8651 in BC Lower Mainland | Toll–free: 1.800.936.6033
Staffed by a trained team who can provide information, and talk about:
- The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
- The progression of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
- Planning for the future
- Maintaining independence
- Providing care and support
- Local resources – including support groups
- Upcoming education programs
Starter Information Pack
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will provide people with dementia, their families and caregivers with a Starter Information Pack of brochures, fact sheets and a list of other resources.
Tele-workshops
You can learn from home through the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s free one-hour telephone workshops. It’s easy to participate, wherever you are in the province. Workshops include online materials that make it easy for you to follow along on your computer screens while you listen on the phone. For more information click here
Newsletters
In Touch is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. that provides up-to-date information and practical suggestions for caregivers living in B.C. View and download In Touch here
Insight is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. The majority of the newsletter content comes directly from people with dementia. View and download Insight here
Safely Home/BC Photo Registry
The risk of getting lost is one of the worries for people with dementia. Safely Home/BC Photo Registry lets people with dementia and their family members register a person on a safe and confidential data-base. The data-base includes a photo of the person and can be accessed by the police and rescue services when searching.
Regional Programs and Services
Resource Centres provide direct access to information, educational opportunities, support groups, and the ability to talk directly to a knowledgeable team members. Resource Centres are available in many communities throughout the province. For local services and contact information, please select your area of the province:
Alzheimer Society of B.C. services in the Vancouver Coastal region
Resource Centres in Vancouver Coastal:
Resources Centres provide direct access to information, educational opportunities, support groups, and the ability to talk directly to a knowledgeable team member.
| Vancouver |
tel 604 681 8651 |
| North Shore and the Sunshine Coast |
tel 604 984 8348 |
| Toll-free |
tel 1 866 984 8348 |
| Richmond/South Delta |
tel 604 279 7120 |
| Chinese Resource Centre |
tel 604 687 8299 |
Programs and Services
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers many services across the province. To enquire about the local programs and services offered below, contact the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre closest to your home:
Starter Information Pack
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will provide people with dementia, their families and caregivers with a Starter Information Pack of brochures, fact sheets and a list of other resources.
Caregiver Support Groups
Caregivers of people with dementia often experience feelings of frustration, uncertainty and loneliness. Support Groups offer the opportunity for caregivers to come together to talk about experiences, share caring skills and find new ways of coping.
We refer caregivers to groups that meet in:
- Powell River
- Richmond
- Sechelt
- Squamish
- Vancouver
- West Vancouver
Early Stage Alzheimer/Dementia Support Groups
If you've recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, you may feel like no one else truly understands what you're going through. Support Groups provide an opportunity to learn about living with dementia, share feelings and participate in discussions and activities. Groups meet in:
- Pemberton
- Richmond
- Squamish
- Vancouver
- West Vancouver
The Dementia Series
The Dementia Series is available in many communities through the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Resource Centres. The series has been developed using the expertise of our more than 25 years of service to people with dementia and their families.
The Dementia Series is:
- Flexible - educational events are tailored to the needs of audiences. Some modules allow people with dementia and their family members to learn together.
- Comprehensive – the series covers the entire journey with dementia, from risk reduction, through life after diagnosis to end-of-life decisions.
- Clear – it is written specifically for a lay audience and helps people to understand and interpret complex issues.
Alzheimer Society of B.C. services on Vancouver Island
Resource Centres on Vancouver Island:
Resources Centres provide direct access to information, educational opportunities, support groups, and the ability to talk directly to a knowledgeable team member.
| Victoria and South Island |
tel 250 382 2052 |
| Central and North Island |
tel 250 245 7939 |
| Toll free |
tel 1 800 462 2833 |
Programs and Services
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers many services across the province. To enquire about the local programs and services offered below, contact the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre closest to your home:
Starter Information Pack
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will provide people with dementia, their families and caregivers with a Starter Information Pack of brochures, fact sheets and a list of other resources.
Caregiver Support Groups
Caregivers of people with dementia often experience feelings of frustration, uncertainty and loneliness. Support Groups offer the opportunity for caregivers to come together to talk about experiences, share caring skills and find new ways of coping.
We refer caregivers to groups that meet in:
- Campbell River
- Comox
- Duncan
- Nanaimo
- Parksville
- Qualicum Beach
- Sidney
- Victoria
Early Stage Alzheimer/Dementia Support Groups
If you've recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, you may feel like no one else truly understands what you're going through. Support Groups provide an opportunity to learn about living with dementia, share feelings and participate in discussions and activities. Groups meet in:
The Dementia Series
The Dementia Series is available in many communities through the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Resource Centres. The series has been developed using the expertise of our more than 25 years of service to people with dementia and their families.
The Dementia Series is:
- Flexible - educational events are tailored to the needs of audiences. Some modules allow people with dementia and their family members to learn together.
- Comprehensive – the series covers the entire journey with dementia, from risk reduction, through life after diagnosis to end-of-life decisions.
- Clear – it is written specifically for a lay audience and helps people to understand and interpret complex issues.
Alzheimer Society of B.C. services in the Fraser Valley
Resource Centres in the Fraser Valley:
Resources Centres provide direct access to information, educational opportunities, support groups, and the ability to talk directly to a knowledgeable team member.
| Abbotsford |
tel 604 859 3889 |
| Burnaby |
tel 604 298 0780 |
| Chilliwack |
tel 604 702 4603 |
| Chinese Resource Centre |
tel 604 298 0711 |
| Czorny Alzheimer Resource Centre |
tel 778 571 2390 |
| Langley/North Surrey |
tel 604 533 5277 |
| South Delta/Richmond |
tel 604 279 7120 |
| White Rock/North Delta/Surrey central |
tel 604 541 0606 |
Programs and Services
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers many services across the province. To enquire about the local programs and services offered below, contact the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre closest to your home:
Starter Information Pack
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will provide people with dementia, their families and caregivers with a Starter Information Pack of brochures, fact sheets and a list of other resources.
Caregiver Support Groups
Caregivers of people with dementia often experience feelings of frustration, uncertainty and loneliness. Support Groups offer the opportunity for caregivers to come together to talk about experiences, share caring skills and find new ways of coping.
We refer caregivers to groups that meet in:
- Abbotsford
- Burnaby
- Chilliwack
- Coquitlam
- Ladner
Early Stage Alzheimer/Dementia Support Groups
If you've recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, you may feel like no one else truly understands what you're going through. Support Groups provide an opportunity to learn about living with dementia, share feelings and participate in discussions and activities. Groups meet in:
- Abbotsford
- Burnaby
- Chilliwack
- Langley
- Mission
- White Rock
The Dementia Series
The Dementia Series is available in many communities through the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Resource Centres. The series has been developed using the expertise of our more than 25 years of service to people with dementia and their families.
The Dementia Series is:
- Flexible - educational events are tailored to the needs of audiences. Some modules allow people with dementia and their family members to learn together.
- Comprehensive – the series covers the entire journey with dementia, from risk reduction, through life after diagnosis to end-of-life decisions.
- Clear – it is written specifically for a lay audience and helps people to understand and interpret complex issues.
Alzheimer Society of B.C. services in the Okanagan/Kootenays
Resource Centres in the Interior Region
Alzheimer Society Resources Centres provide direct access to information, educational opportunities, support groups, and the ability to talk directly to a knowledgeable team member.
| Kamloops/Central Interior |
tel 250 377 8200 |
| Toll free |
tel 1 800 886 6946 |
| Kelowna/North & Central Okanagan |
tel 250 860 0305 |
| Toll free |
tel 1 800 634 3399 |
| Nelson/West Kootenay |
tel 250 352 6788 |
| Toll free |
tel 1 877 452 6788 |
| East Kootenay (using the Dementia Helpline) |
tel 1 800 936 6033 |
| Penticton/South Okanagan |
tel 250 493 8182 |
| Toll Free |
tel 1 888 318 1122 |
| Vernon (see also Kelowna) |
tel 1 800 634 3399 |
Community Contacts
Community contacts are available for consultation in some communities where there is no Resource Centre. The first step is to telephone the number indicated and ask to be put in touch with the community contact. Community contact locations:
| 100 Mile House |
tel 1 800 886 6946 |
| Burns Lake |
tel 1 866 564 7533 |
| Kaslo |
tel 250 352 9552 |
| New Denver |
tel 250 352 9552 |
| Quesnel |
tel 1 800 886 6946 |
| Salmo |
tel 250 352 9552 |
| Williams Lake |
tel 1 800 886 6946 |
Programs and Services
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers many services across the province. To enquire about the local programs and services offered below, contact the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre closest to your home:
Starter Information Pack
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will provide people with dementia, their families and caregivers with a Starter Information Pack of brochures, fact sheets and a list of other resources.
Caregiver Support Groups
Caregivers of people with dementia often experience feelings of frustration, uncertainty and loneliness. Support Groups offer the opportunity for caregivers to come together to talk about experiences, share caring skills and find new ways of coping.
We refer caregivers to groups that meet in:
- Barriere
- Cache Creek
- Chase
- Cranbrook
- Enderby
- Golden
- Invermere
- Kamloops
- Kelowna
- Merritt
- Nelson
- Oliver
- Osoyoos
- Salmon Arm
- Vernon
Early Stage Alzheimer/Dementia Support Groups
If you've recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, you may feel like no one else truly understands what you're going through. Support Groups provide an opportunity to learn about living with dementia, share feelings and participate in discussions and activities. Groups meet in:
- Kamlo ops
- Kelowna
- Penticton
- Vernon
- Williams Lake
The Dementia Series
The Dementia Series is available in many communities through the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Resource Centres. The series has been developed using the expertise of our more than 25 years of service to people with dementia and their families.
The Dementia Series is:
- Flexible - educational events are tailored to the needs of audiences. Some modules allow people with dementia and their family members to learn together.
- Comprehensive – the series covers the entire journey with dementia, from risk reduction, through life after diagnosis to end-of-life decisions.
- Clear – it is written specifically for a lay audience and helps people to understand and interpret complex issues.
Alzheimer Society of B.C. services in North Central BC
Resource Centres in North Central BC:
Resources Centres provide direct access to information, educational opportunities, support groups, and the ability to talk directly to a knowledgeable team member.
| Dawson Creek |
tel 250 782 1439 |
| Toll free |
tel 1 866 782 1439 |
| Prince George/Northern Interior/Skeena |
tel 250 564 7533 |
| Toll free |
tel 1 866 564 7533 |
Community Contacts
Community contacts are available for consultation in some communities where there is no Resource Centre. The first step is to telephone the number indicated and ask to be put in touch with the community contact. Community contact locations:
| Port McNeil |
tel 1 800 462 2833 |
| Valemont |
tel 1 866 564 7533 |
Programs and Services
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers many services across the province. To enquire about the local programs and services offered below, contact the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre closest to your home:
Starter Information Pack
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will provide people with dementia, their families and caregivers with a Starter Information Pack of brochures, fact sheets and a list of other resources.
Caregiver Support Groups
Caregivers of people with dementia often experience feelings of frustration, uncertainty and loneliness. Support Groups offer the opportunity for caregivers to come together to talk about experiences, share caring skills and find new ways of coping.
We refer caregivers to groups that meet in:
- Prince George
- Prince Rupert
- Terrace
The Dementia Series
The Dementia Series is available in many communities through the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Resource Centres. The series has been developed using the expertise of our more than 25 years of service to people with dementia and their families.
The Dementia Series is:
- Flexible - educational events are tailored to the needs of audiences. Some modules allow people with dementia and their family members to learn together.
- Comprehensive – the series covers the entire journey with dementia, from risk reduction, through life after diagnosis to end-of-life decisions.
- Clear – it is written specifically for a lay audience and helps people to understand and interpret complex issues.