Alzheimer Society of Canada

The Alzheimer Society is the leading nationwide health charity for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Active in communities right across Canada, the Society offers help for today through our programs and services for people living with dementia and hope for tomorrow by funding research to find the cause and the cure.



Contact Information
Rosanne Meandro
Director of Communications
Tel: 416-847-8920
[email protected]

Suzanne Tobin
Chief Marketing Communications Officer
Tel: 416-847-2957
[email protected]

Latest

Apr 07, 2015, 05:59 ET Alzheimer Society acknowledges National Family Caregiver Day

Supporting caregivers yet another reason for a national dementia strategy TORONTO, April 7, 2015 /CNW/ - On this National Family Caregiver Day, the Alzheimer Society of Canada joins the Canadian...

Mar 16, 2015, 18:52 ET Alzheimer Society Part of Global Action Against Dementia

Collaboration Key to Beating the Disease, Stamping Out Stigma TORONTO, March 16, 2015 /CNW/ - The Alzheimer Society of Canada is taking part in the First WHO Ministerial Conference on Global Action...

Feb 23, 2015, 15:30 ET Oscar win for Julianne Moore's portrayal of Still Alice keeps Alzheimer's top of mind says Alzheimer Society

TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2015 /CNW/ - On behalf of the 747,000 Canadians living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and the friends and family members who care for them, the Alzheimer Society of Canada...

Jan 06, 2015, 05:59 ET Alzheimer Awareness Month targets women with "The 72%" campaign

Women doubly affected says Alzheimer Society TORONTO, Jan. 6, 2015 /CNW/ - Did you know that women represent 72 per cent of Canadians living with Alzheimer's disease1? They could be your mothers,...

Oct 02, 2014, 10:19 ET Alzheimer Society of Canada applauds agreement to create national dementia plan

TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2014 /CNW/ - The Alzheimer Society of Canada welcomes Health Minister Rona Ambrose's announcement yesterday that she and her provincial and territorial counterparts have agreed to...

Aug 29, 2014, 10:48 ET Alzheimer Society of Canada says Council of Federation on the right track but more action needed for dementia

TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2014 /CNW/ - The Alzheimer Society of Canada is pleased that the Council of Federation continues to make early diagnosis and treatment of dementia a priority. "Sharing and building...

Aug 25, 2014, 05:59 ET Alzheimer Society of Canada asks Council of the Federation: Make national dementia plan a priority

TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2014 /CNW/ - With the Council of Federation meeting August 26-30 in Charlottetown, the Alzheimer Society of Canada is calling on Canada's provincial and territorial premiers to make ...

Mar 06, 2014, 16:00 ET March is National Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer Society of Canada asks: are you taking care of your brain? TORONTO, March 6, 2014 /CNW/ - Have you been neglecting your New Year's resolutions like getting to the gym? National Brain...

Feb 19, 2014, 00:01 ET Alzheimer Society of Canada releases PC P.E.A.R.L.S.™

7 key elements to advance person-centred dementia care in long-term care TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, the Alzheimer Society of Canada is releasing new information to help promote...

Feb 11, 2014, 18:59 ET Alzheimer Society of Canada welcomes commitments to dementia research and caregiver support in Budget 2014

TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2014 /CNW/ - The Alzheimer Society of Canada applauds the Government of Canada for committing in Budget 2014 to advance research aimed at renewing investments in health research to...

Jan 15, 2014, 06:00 ET Make national dementia plan a priority in Federal Budget says Alzheimer Society of Canada

Society asks for $3M in start-up funding TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - As Alzheimer Awareness Month continues throughout January, Mimi Lowi-Young, CEO, Alzheimer Society of Canada, will be asking...

Jan 07, 2014, 00:01 ET Up to 50 per cent of Canadians with dementia wait too long for diagnosis

Early diagnosis keeps lives from unravelling says Alzheimer Society during Alzheimer Awareness Month TORONTO, Jan. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - As many as 50 per cent of Canadians with dementia are not diagnosed...

Dec 11, 2013, 16:00 ET Alzheimer Society of Canada welcomes commitment of G8 countries to work together to address rising dementia crisis

LONDON, Dec. 11, 2013 /CNW/ - The Alzheimer Society of Canada applauds the leadership of the Canadian government and participating countries at the G8 Dementia Summit, led by British Prime Minister...

Nov 07, 2013, 05:59 ET Media Advisory - Alzheimer Society of Canada participates in CETA roundtable examining benefits of enhanced R&D to patients

OTTAWA, Nov. 7, 2013 /CNW/ - The Alzheimer Society of Canada will join several patient advocacy groups today at a roundtable hosted by The Hon. Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, and The...

Oct 24, 2013, 05:59 ET Alzheimer Society of Canada commends Federal Throne Speech

Government shows leadership in renewing dementia research TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2013 /CNW/ - The Alzheimer Society of Canada welcomes the Federal Government's commitment to renew health research to...

Sep 20, 2013, 14:00 ET Alzheimer Society of Canada calls for "Canadian Alzheimer's disease and dementia partnership"

83 per cent of Canadians want a national dementia strategy TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - On the eve of World Alzheimer's Day, the Alzheimer Society of Canada has called on the Federal Government to ...

May 29, 2013, 00:01 ET Alzheimer Society Research Program awards record $4.5 million in funding

Excellence in Canadian research could hold key to cure and better treatment TORONTO, May 29, 2013 /CNW/ - Canadian researchers pursuing answers to Alzheimer's disease have just been awarded $4.5...

Feb 13, 2013, 08:00 ET Alzheimer Society of Canada receives $1-million boost for research - Mother Parkers gift helps find a cure

TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2013 /CNW/ - Alzheimer's research received a huge boost today as one of Canada's iconic brands Mother Parkers donated $1 million to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. The donation...

Jan 02, 2013, 00:01 ET Alzheimer Society campaign tackles stigma of dementia

See me, not my disease. Let's talk about dementia. TORONTO, Jan. 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Imagine a close friend tells you she has dementia. Would you avoid her for fear of being embarrassed by what she might ...

Sep 27, 2012, 00:01 ET Dementia's rising numbers spell trouble for Canada's health-care system

Alzheimer Society of Canada releases new study "A new way of looking at the impact of dementia in Canada" TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - According to a new study commissioned by the Alzheimer...

Jul 09, 2012, 00:01 ET /R E P E A T -- Alzheimer Society of Canada awards $3.4 million in research/

Alzheimer Society Research Program helps Canadian scientists find a cure TORONTO, July 8, 2012 /CNW/ - Zebrafish are not just tropical fish. They're hope for Alzheimer's disease. With a similar...

Jul 08, 2012, 00:01 ET Alzheimer Society of Canada awards $3.4 million in research

Alzheimer Society Research Program helps Canadian scientists find a cure TORONTO, July 8, 2012 /CNW/ - Zebrafish are not just tropical fish. They're hope for Alzheimer's disease. With a similar...

Apr 11, 2012, 00:01 ET World Health Organization and Alzheimer's Disease International say dementia must be a global health priority

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF CANADA ASKS: WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CANADA? TORONTO, April 11, 2012 /CNW/ - Landmark data released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Alzheimer's Disease...

Dec 13, 2010, 17:30 ET Alzheimer Society applauds House of Commons passing of motion calling for
increased government support

OTTAWA, Dec. 13 /CNW/ - The Alzheimer Society of Canada applauds a motion passed Friday by the House of Commons calling on the Federal Government to "address the rising financial and human costs of...

Nov 18, 2010, 08:00 ET TIE A YELLOW SHOELACE AROUND YOUR FINGER TO SUPPORT ALZHEIMER'S

…21st annual Walk seeks to raise $500,000 TORONTO, Nov. 18 /CNW/ - On Saturday, January 29, 2011, over 2,000 feet will take an inspirational indoor walk to support the Alzheimer Society of Toronto's...

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