Alzheimer Society of Ontario

Margaret is one of 564,000 Canadians with dementia and one of 60% who go missing or become lost. All those affected by the disease are more than a number. But the power of one number can make a dif...

Amir is one of 564,000 Canadians with dementia and one of 16,000 under the age of 65. All those affected by the disease are more than a number. But the power of one number can make a difference by ...

Each year, 25,000 Canadians are diagnosed with dementia. But dementia is more than just numbers. Friends, families and members of our communities, they’re all affected by the social and personal im...

Communication tips for family members of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and dementia.

To learn more about communicating with those who have dementia please visit https://www.alzheimerontario.ca....

Finding Your Way - Living Safely in the Community.

Women with Dementia Living Strong is a video regarding the research project of Dr. Elaine Wiersma of Lakehead University, in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario. The research studie...

A look at how dementia is growing in Ontario.

What would you ask an Alzheimer's researcher if you met them on the street today?

If you’ve got a question about Alzheimer research, now’s your chance to have it answered through our research sur...

Quelle question aimeriez vous poser à un chercheur?
Si vous avez une question concernant la recherche sur la maladie d'Alzheimer, profitez de notre enquête pour la poser!

Nous choisirons les ques...

What would you ask a dementia researcher?

Alzheimer's research is vital for us to find the cause, treatment and cure for this disease. We asked people what they would ask a dementia researcher an...

The life of Indrani who is living with dementia.
English subtitles

Finding Your Way
For people with dementia, every step counts.
www.findingyourwayontario.ca

Finding Your Way
For people with dementia, every step counts.
www.findingyourwayontario.ca

Finding Your Way
For people with dementia, every step counts.
www.findingyourwayontario.ca

Finding Your Way
English subtitles

Hugo Van Waarde shares his experience working as a manager in a small scale community for people with dementia

Jared Worthington, a medical student from Northwestern University, describes the buddy system, where aspiring geriatricians team up with people with dementia to gain practical experience and learn ...

Dementia is a general term that refers to a variety of brain disorders. Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease.

Since 1983, the Alzheimer Society o...

Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Broker at Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange, shares some ideas for communicating with people with dementia.

For more information, visit www.shiftingfoc...

Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Broker at Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange, shares some ideas for communicating with people with dementia.

For more information, visit www.shiftingfoc...

Bob Stewart explains why he decided to speak up and become a Champion for Dementia.

Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Broker at Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange, shares some ideas for communicating with people with dementia.

For more information, visit www.shiftingfoc...

Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Broker at Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange, explains how to address responsive behaviour caused by dementia.

For more information, visit www.shifting...

Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Broker at Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange, explains how to address responsive behaviour caused by dementia.

For more information, visit www.shifting...

Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Broker at Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange, explains how to address responsive behaviour caused by dementia.

For more information, visit www.shifting...

Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Broker at Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange, explains how to address responsive behaviour caused by dementia.

For more information, visit www.shifting...

Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Broker at Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange, explains how to address responsive behaviour caused by dementia.

For more information, visit www.shifting...

Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Broker at Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange, explains how to address responsive behaviour caused by dementia.

For more information, visit www.shifting...

Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Broker at Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange, explains how to address responsive behaviour caused by dementia.

For more information, visit www.shifting...

You CAN do something about it!

By making healthy lifestyle choices now, you may be able to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and improving your brain's ability to sustain long-ter...

Rina, caregiver to her husband Giuseppe.
English subtitles

Finding Your Way
www.findingyourwayontario.ca

Finding Your Way
For people with dementia, every step counts.
www.findingyourwayontario.ca

Juan Ferreyro, caregiver for his wife Nelly
Subtitles English

Finding Your Way
www.findingyourwayontario.ca

Finding Your Way
For people with dementia, every step counts.
www.findingyourwayontario.ca

Finding Your Way
For people with dementia, every step counts.
www.findingyourwayontario.ca

Filomena Roque, caregiver for her mother Maria
Subtitles English

Finding Your Way
www.findingyourwayontario.ca

Nicole Anderson, senior scientist at Toronto's Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest; funded by the Alzheimer Society Research Program, is conducting a series of studies comparing people with healthy...

University of Ottawa neuroscientist Diane Lagace has spent much of her career trying to figure out how adult brains make new cells. Here she explains her research.

More than 200,000 Ontarians are living with Alzheimer's disease in 2013. One in ten Ontarians over 65 has dementia. Learn more at www.alzheimerontario.ca

Funding for this video was generously prov...