What is the best Alzheimer charity?

The Alzheimer’s Association is likely the charity you’re most familiar with if you’re involved with Alzheimer’s disease awareness. It’s the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to this cause.

What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s Mayo Clinic?

While dementia is a general term, Alzheimer’s disease is a specific brain disease. It is marked by symptoms of dementia that gradually get worse over time. Alzheimer’s disease first affects the part of the brain associated with learning, so early symptoms often include changes in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.

Why is Alzheimer’s worse at night?

An upset in the “internal body clock,” causing a biological mix-up between day and night. Reduced lighting can increase shadows and may cause the person living with the disease to misinterpret what they see and, subsequently, become more agitated.

What is the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region?

The Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region is committed to providing continuous learning opportunities for persons living with dementia, their partners in care and professionals throughout the region. Education is free to persons living with dementia and their partners in care.

Do you have an Alzheimer Society in Canada?

No matter where you live in Canada, you have a Society that you can be involved in. Your Society can help and support you with programs, services, education and resources tailored to you. Sign up to Remember Me, news for supporters and friends of the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Did you know January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada?

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. Learn what that means and how you can get involved. Get tips to help people living with dementia cope as weather cools in fall and winter.

What is the Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC) charitable number?

The Alzheimer Society of Canada’s Charitable Number is 11878 4925 RR0001. 3. As an Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC) supporter, will I receive solicitations from other charities? Not if you don’t want to.