Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce

02/20/2026

Equitable dementia care starts with listening.

In her TEDx Talk, Ngozi Iroanyah, Director of Health Equity and Access at the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, shares her family’s 17-year journey with dementia — including the barriers they faced navigating a healthcare system that wasn’t designed with equity in mind.

Her story highlights how systemic inequities can shape families’ experiences with dementia care and why addressing them is essential. Equity in healthcare isn’t abstract. It’s deeply personal, and it starts with listening to lived experience.

Listen to the talk: bit.ly/40n7sJN

02/19/2026

Winter can make everyday life more challenging, especially for people living with dementia.

Colder weather, shorter days, and changes to routine can affect mood, energy, and overall well-being. Staying active and engaged still matters even in the winter months.

With a few thoughtful adjustments, families and care partners can help support comfort, safety, and connection throughout the season.

Learn more about how to help people living with dementia cope during the winter months: bit.ly/49z2xtS

02/18/2026

For those who observe, we wish you a peaceful Ramadan.

If you or someone you love is living with young onset dementia, this season can bring added emotional and practical challenges, alongside moments of connection and care.

Support doesn’t always have to come from dementia-specific programs. Family, faith communities, neighbourhood groups, and trusted networks can offer support during times of change.

If you’re looking for ideas or support options, we’ve shared guidance on finding community-based supports that may be helpful for you and your family.

Learn more: bit.ly/4bFjrcO

02/18/2026

Our office is closed today due to inclement weather. Please connect with us by phone or email, and we will get back to you. Thank you and stay safe.❄️

Email: info@alzheimergreybruce.com
Phone: 519-376-7230

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we want to take the opportunity to reflect on the future of our communities.

By 2050, almost one out of every four people who develop dementia in Canada will be of Asian origin. These projections highlight why understanding dementia trends, and preparing culturally responsive supports, is so important.

You can learn more about dementia numbers in Canada and how to take action right now by visiting the Alzheimer Society website: bit.ly/4bHyeUr

02/16/2026

Family Day can look different when dementia is part of the picture.

For care partners, it’s often a day shaped by routines, responsibilities, and quiet acts of care, alongside little moments of connection that matter just as much.

Support makes a difference. Not just on Family Day, but every day families are navigating life with dementia. We’re here to help with information, guidance, and connection to services that support care partners and the people they care for.

Discover helpful resources: bit.ly/4pH6WkA

02/13/2026

So proud of Lachlan MacArthur, our office support helper. Congrats on being the Athlete Spotlight of the Week with the Fun Fit Funactics Team! ❤️

It’s Saturday, which many of you know by now that Saturdays mean we get to showcase one of our incredible athletes.
Let us introduce to you this weeks Spotlight Saturday Athlete, Lachlan MacArthur!
Congratulations Lachlan on being this weeks chosen athlete!

Photo and bio credit to Coach Miranda

Lachlan is our FunFit Spotlight Athlete because he brings the fun wherever he goes. With his great sense of humour and always-happy attitude, he lifts everyone’s spirits during workouts. He’s incredibly supportive and helpful to his fellow athletes, genuinely caring about the people around him and always cheering them on. He’s also one heck of a dancer! Lachlan brings energy and smiles to every room he enters. While overcoming an injury, he hasn’t let it slow him down—his positivity, determination, and heart make him a true FunAtic!

02/12/2026

We were so lucky to have Luna and her owner, Neil, join us for some dog snuggles and pets. Luna brought smiles and laughter to everyone as she toured the room. Pet therapy releases "feel good" hormones, which were evident in the group. Thanks, Luna and Neil 🐾🐾

02/11/2026

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science - a day to recognize the contributions women make to research and innovation in dementia research.

Through the Alzheimer Society Research Program, we support researchers across Canada who are working to change the future of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. In 2025, over $5.1 million was awarded to 37 researchers nationally, many of them women leading important dementia research.

Learn more about our researchers: bit.ly/4b127in

02/11/2026

The new hardware looks amazing in your collection. Congrats again, Doug at Walker Catering Co.! 😍

Picked up the award today, welcome home.

02/09/2026

Research shows Black individuals are more likely to develop dementia and are often diagnosed at a later stage of the disease. These outcomes aren’t driven by biology. They’re shaped by social determinants of health, including income, education, neighbourhood environments, chronic stress, and the impacts of racial discrimination.

Understanding how these factors influence dementia risk and access to care is essential to building a system that supports all families equitably.

Learning more is an important first step toward change: bit.ly/4quudY7

02/06/2026

The Memory and Aging Program is aimed at people of retirement age or older who are interested in learning about memory changes that normally occur with age, and strategies to improve their everyday memory performance.

Learn about:
- What kinds of memory changes should you expect as you grow older?
- Which changes are normal and which ones are not?
- If I forget, is something wrong with my brain?
- Can I improve my memory?

Join us on Zoom to participate in this program.

Course Dates and Times:
Tuesday, March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2026 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Click here for more information: https://alzheimer.ca/greybruce/en/help-support/programs-services/dementia-education-grey-bruce/education