Currently, more than 19,550 Manitobans are diagnosed with dementia. Click HERE for more Manitoba statistics.

Let's face it. Get the Facts.
The Alzheimer Society is encouraging everyone to learn more about the signs and symptoms of dementia to help people get diagnosed earlier in the progression of the disease. Visit the Let's Face It website to find out more.

Manitoba Researchers Seeking Participants
Manitoba researchers are looking for participants to take part in their studies to help improve quality of life for people living with the disease and ultimately find a cure to eradicate the disease. Click HERE for current participant opportunities.

Winter 2012 Newsletter
Click HERE to read our latest newsletter.

2011-2012 Alzheimer Society Calendar of Events
Community Education for Caregivers
Click HERE for a printable calendar of all of the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba's upcoming community education events for 2011-2012

Tax Credits for Caregivers
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Presented by: Revenue Canada
Donwood Personal Care Home - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
171 Donwood Drive, Winnipeg
To register or for more info please contact Maria Mathews at 204-943-6622 EXT 203 or email mmathews@alzheimer.mb.ca

Dementia Care 2012
March 5 & 6, Canad Inns Polo Park
1405 St. Mathews Ave., Winnipeg
Dementia Care 2012 is a conference for professional care providers who want to learn more about the latest in care techniques and research from local and national dementia care professionals. To register online or for more info please click HERE to visit the Dementia Care 2012 website or contact Jennifer Licardo at 204-943-6622

Understanding Dementia
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Presented by: Lois Stewart-Archer: RN, HBScN, MB, CPMHN(C), Clinical Nurse Specialist GMH Rehabilitation & Geriatrics, WRHA
St. Joseph's Residence - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
1149 Leila Ave., Winnipeg
To register or for more info please contact Maria Mathews at 204-943-6622 EXT 203 or email mmathews@alzheimer.mb.ca

Living With Alzheimer's Disease Workshops
Sat, Mar 17 & 24 - These sessions will be helpful to family and friends who support the person living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia.
$20 - Please register by Weds, Mar 14.
To register or for more info please contact Maria Mathews at 204-943-6622 EXT 203 or email mmathews@alzheimer.mb.ca

Groupe d’information et de soutien
Quand: le quatrième mardi de chaque mois - 19h à 21h
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
Villa Aulneau (Salle polyvalente)
601, rue Aulneau
Pour plus d’information, veuillez contacter Cheryl Demasi, au 943-6622 ext. 229 ou sans frais au 1-800-378-6699.
Email cdemasi@alzheimer.mb.ca
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Support Groups provide members with an opportunity to share feelings with others in similar situations. Click here for more information on a support group taking place near you.

Rising Tide: The Impact of Dementia on Canadian Society
is the report released by the Alzheimer Society to mark Alzheimer Awareness Month. It reveals alarming statistics about the projected economic and social costs of dementia in Canada.
Click HERE to read more
The Rising Tide of Dementia in Manitoba

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