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We look forward to reading your comments and stories. For medical information or advice call 811 or speak to your healthcare provider.

Note that our social media team cannot provide support or referral, please call our Dementia Helpline at 1-800-611-6345. The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia is the leading source of education and support in Nova Scotia for people impacted by dementia.

08/13/2025

Do you know how to recognize delirium? Unlike dementia, a condition that progresses slowly over time, delirium is characterized by sudden changes. To learn more about delirium and how to recognize the signs early, read our blog post here: https://alzheimer.ca/ns/en/whats-happening/news/world-delirium-awareness-day

Dr. Sam Searle, geriatrician and assistant professor at Dalhousie University, was a guest speaker for our AlzEd about delirium. You can watch the session on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxi-tsSH6CQ&list=PLJfRsWgBQnHxwYzHd8iVQwLnt5eGyejw4&index=5

08/11/2025

Navigating driving following a diagnosis of dementia can be challenging for the individual and those closest to them. The Driving and Dementia Roadmap website provides support in helping to navigate the many challenges that driving poses in the context of dementia.

Visit www.drivinganddementia.ca or learn more on our website at www.alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/im-living-dementia/managing-changes-your-abilities/driving-dementia

08/08/2025

Fostering Community: Events to learn more about dementia and the importance of community connections 💙

Community Week is an annual week-long series of events held in communities province-wide. Join us at the event in your community! Visit www.alzheimer.ca/ns/communityweek to register and learn more about an event near you.

Sackville - Sunday September 21
Amherst - Monday September 22
Chester - Wednesday September 24
Belle Cote - Thursday September 25
Guysborough - Thursday September 25
Kentville - Thursday September 25
Barrington - Thursday September 25

These events aim to provide education on dementia-related topics, Alzheimer Society programs and services and other community resources to help individuals on their dementia journey.

Each event will include presentations from people in your community to learn more about living well with dementia and local resources available to help, with an opportunity to browse community resource tables.

08/07/2025

It is an honour to have been selected as Best Not-For-Profit Group at this year's Halifax Pride Parade! We are proud to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community here in Nova Scotia. 🏳️‍🌈

08/06/2025

Are you a healthcare provider or professional? Become a referring partner with the Society!

The First Link® referral program provides an opportunity for healthcare providers and professionals to refer people with dementia and their families to the Alzheimer Society for education, resources, navigation, and intentional follow-up support.

First Link® connects you to health services and information in your community, from the time of diagnosis throughout the progression of the disease.

To learn more about becoming a referring partner, call 1-800-611-6345 or visit our website at www.alzheimer.ca/ns/first-link

08/04/2025

Our offices are closed today, August 4, in recognition of the Natal Day holiday. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, August 5 at 8:30 AM.

While we are closed, there are still ways in which we can support you. You can visit www.alzheimer.ca/ns for information and education, and to learn about the programs and services we offer. You can also call us at 1-800-611-6345 and leave a message to be returned on Tuesday, August 6.

For healthcare information and advice, please call 811. In an emergency, call 911.

08/01/2025

When a friend is diagnosed with dementia, it is natural to feel uncertain about how to respond. You might wonder what to say, how to act, or worry about doing the wrong thing. Here are some tips to support your friend when it matters most. 💙

What are some things you do to support someone you care about who is living with dementia? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️

Read the full post on our blog here: www.alzheimer.ca/ns/whats-happening/news/supporting-friend-dementia

07/30/2025

Have you heard? Tickets are on sale now with early-bird pricing for our 36th Annual Dementia Care Conference: Fostering Curiosity in Care! 💡

Join us on Tuesday, October 28, at our annual Dementia Care Conference either in person in Halifax at the Cedar Event Centre or with our virtual livestream option. Visit www.alzheimer.ca/ns/conference to secure your spot at this inspiring event you won't want to miss.

We will broaden our understanding of behavioural changes in dementia, explore innovative strategies for creating dementia friendly rural communities, witness the transformative power of music therapy, and more.

Be sure to attend our keynote address by Dr. Agnes Chinelo, an author and advocate who will share practical, culturally-informed insights drawn from her distinctive perspective as both a physician and family caregiver.

07/28/2025

The Dementia Helpline is a free, province-wide, confidential service for anyone affected by dementia to talk to someone in a way that fits your needs, provided by a team of knowledgeable and caring staff who are here to help.

The Dementia Helpline offers:
➡️ Toll-free phone support by calling 1-800-611-6345
➡️ Email support at alzheimer@asns.ca
➡️ In-person meetings at our Halifax office (please call us to schedule an appointment)
➡️ Virtual meetings for those across the province

Learn more about the Dementia Helpline on our website at www.alzheimer.ca/ns/dementiahelpline

07/25/2025

We are honoured to receive a Healing Pathways grant! With this support, we’ve launched our new Grief Support Program, helping care partners in Nova Scotia navigate grief and healing after a person with dementia has passed away. By investing in local grief programs like ours, Healing Pathways is helping build healthier, more compassionate communities across Nova Scotia.

Learn more about our Grief Support Program and upcoming fall sessions on our website at www.alzheimer.ca/ns/griefsupport

The Healing Pathways program is an initiative of the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association, supporting local, community-led grief and wellness efforts across the province. Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association

07/23/2025

Do you know someone working in dementia care that has implemented a new program, care approach, or tool that has improved the lives of people living with dementia? Make a nomination today for our Promising Practice Showcase, Presented by Shannex!

The Showcase allows the sector to learn directly from Maritime peers working in dementia care about their homegrown ideas. Nominate your own team or someone else to share at our conference - ideas big or small can make an impact! Let’s learn from each other and recognize the good work happening right here in our communities.

Nominations are due by Sunday, August 17. Submit as many unique nominations as you would like! Make yours today at www.alzheimer.ca/ns/promising-practices
Submissions will be reviewed and selected by our conference program planning committee.

07/21/2025

We had so much fun participating in the Halifax Pride Parade on Saturday! 🏳️‍🌈 ☀️

Dementia doesn't discriminate, and neither do we. We stand united with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

At the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, we continuously strive to create safe spaces for all of our clients to be their true selves so they can receive the best dementia support possible.

Here are some support and navigation resources available in Nova Scotia for 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults:
🌈 Elderberries - https://www.facebook.com/NSElderberries
🌈 prideHealth - www.nshealth.ca/content/pridehealth
🌈 Wayves Magazine - www.wayves.ca/alzheimer-society-ns-2023-04
🌈 Egale - www.egale.ca/
🌈 211 - www.ns.211.ca/2SLGBTQIA+

If you need support, we're here to help. Call our Dementia Helpline at 1-800-611-6345.

Address

2719 Gladstone Street Suite 112
Halifax, NS
B3K4W6

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 1pm

Website

http://www.alzheimer.ca/ns

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