More than 85,000 people in B.C. are living with dementia and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Receiving a dementia diagnosis and coping with the progression of the disease can feel overwhelming. With guidance, people affected by the disease can continue to find joy, meaning and connection on the dementia journey.
With January being Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we encourage everyone to take time to understand, learn more and share information about dementia. Throughout this month, the Alzheimer Society of BC will be sharing the experiences of many people affected by dementia across the province who have found meaning, connection and joy after a dementia diagnosis. These stories aim to foster better understanding the importance of reaching out.
To meet people affected by dementia who are sharing their stories during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, visit alzbc.org/aam2025.
Interested in learning more about dementia and participating in meaningful conversations? Attend an upcoming event below!
Lived experience: Different roadmaps for dementia webinar – Wednesday, January 15, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Dementia diagnosis: What’s next? (virtual workshop) – Wednesday, January 22, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Awareness in the Columbia Valley (Invermere Public Library – Mezzanine) – Thursday, January 28 from 2 to 4 p.m.
- To register, email rwoods@alzheimerbc.org or call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-888-916-0953.
