Inspiring Love Story About Living with Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease
Welcome.
The Alzheimer Society of Calgary seeks to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias and promote the search for a cause and cure.
Services in a Snapshot
We provide support services, including an Adult Day Support Program (Club 36), consultations with registered social workers and support groups (including early stage dementia support).
Empowering People
We are advocates for choice - committed to empowering the people we serve with the knowledge that will enable them to make informed choices.
Person-Centered
The Alzheimer Society of Calgary is about person-centered care: treating persons with dementia and their care partners with respect, dignity and compassion at all times.
Dementia Impacts Many of Us
Approximately 12,000 people in the Calgary area are currently living with dementia. That number is expected to double by the year 2038. Your support helps ensure that essential programs and services continue to be available to meet increasing need.
Alzheimer Society of Calgary: We're Here to Help
The Alzheimer Society of Calgary - Where community, insight and empowerment begin.
Phone: (403)-290-0110 or toll free at: 1-877-569-HELP(4357)
Our Calgary office is located at: 201 - 222 58 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2H 2S3
The mission of the Alzheimer Society of Calgary is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias and promote the search for a cause and cure. The Alzheimer Society of Calgary is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency. Our charitable number is 13072 5740 RR0001.
Educational Opportunities for Family Members & Care Partners
These sessions are designed specifically to meet the caregiving needs of the family care partner.
Network with other care partners in a compassionate, supportive environment as you learn more about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. These workshops, based on a person-centred philosophy of care, support friends and family members by providing information about dementia, practical strategies for caregiving and planning for the future.
Educational Opportunities for Everyone
Learn more about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Our public education aims to raise awareness about dementia and promote brain health. Register at no charge by calling (403) 290-0110 or emailing info@alzheimercalgary.com
Understanding Dementia
This 60 minute session provides fundamental knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, warning signs, brain health, and the programs and services offered by the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.
Thanksgiving Memory Walk & Run 2013
Memorable Steps for Meaningful Impact.
Sunday, October 13, 2013 marks the 23rd annual Investors Group Thanksgiving Memory Walk and Run and we need you to take important steps for the cause.
Register today to join thousands of people in your local community in raising critical funds for the Alzheimer Society of Calgary. All pledges and donations go directly to providing education, care and support for local people impacted by the disease. This is where community, insight and empowerment begin.
Join Us!
Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia (frontotemporal lobar degeneration or FTD) is an umbrella term for a range of relatively uncommon disorders that largely affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain — the areas generally associated with personality, behavior and language. In frontotemporal dementia, portions of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain atrophy or shrink. Signs and symptoms vary, depending upon the portion of the brain affected.
Meet John & Evelyn
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John is a caregiver for his loving wife Evelyn, a former teacher and artist who has late stage dementia.
Their story touched numerous people and was featured in the Calgary Herald's Neighbours section during January's Alzheimer Awareness Month iniatives. Our genuine thanks goes out to John and Evelyn for supporting the Alzheimer Society of Calgary!
"Unforgettable" Mural About Dementia Available for Display
You can have the Unforgettable Mural at your workplace, community centre, fitness centre, church or private event!
News from the Alzheimer Society of Calgary
Click Here to View our Latest Newsletter.
Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the Alzheimer Society of Calgary. Read profile stories about our donors, find out what's on the horizon for the team, and learn how you can get involved.The newsletters listed below are available in PDF format. If you're not able to view them, download Adobe Acrobate Reader at no charge.
