The Alzheimer Society of Calgary is committed to educating the public about dementia so that we can elevate it from a misunderstood disease to an important cause for the public and policy makers
Knowledge is power
It's more than memory loss
Learn about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and what resources are available in Calgary and area
Empowering People
The Alzheimer Society of Calgary needs your support to keep providing vital programs and services to people with Alzheimer's disease, their families and caregivers. Money raised in Calgary stays here to support local programs and services.
Every step of the way
Soon, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias won't only be about our parent's generation. It will also be about ours. The Alzheimer Society of Calgary is here to help.
Impacting Lives
1 in 11 Canadians over the age of 65 has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
Alzheimer Society of Calgary ~ Here to Help
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.
Our office is located at: 201 - 222 58 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2H 2S3
Phone: (403)-290-0110 or toll free at: 1-877-569-HELP(4357)
January Alzheimer Awareness Month Comes to a Close
During Alzheimer awareness month, the Alzheimer Society of Calgary hosted and participated in a number of events to raise awareness of this prevalent and life changing disease. Highlights of our events were:
- Dementia: Stories of Hope - Community Information Session
- Wake Me Up for the Tsunami: A personal reflection on aging and dementia
- Understanding Dementia
Family Education - Winter 2012
Call now to register!
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Empowered Care - Learning through Information, Stories and Strategies
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Considering Long Term Care
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Dementia: Developing a Positive Perspective
Winter Learning Series
Do you want to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias? Join us for our Winter Learning Series, presented by the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.
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Movie Night: Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter
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The Diagnosis Process
EMPOWERED CARE: LEARNING THROUGH INFORMATION, STORIES AND STRATEGIES
We sincerely thank Encana, RBC Foundation and Devon Canada for their support in the development of Empowered Care Online. This is the Alzheimer Society of Calgary's second e-Learning module. This nine hour course will assist care partners in providing excellent care for the person with dementia as well as themselves.
