2023 - 2024 Annual Report
Our Strategic Intentions
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Change the conversation about dementia
Improve public awareness about brain health, promote risk reduction, spark dynamic public discourse and reduce stigma by encouraging people to take concrete action to make their communities dementia friendly.
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Enhance the quality of life of people affected by dementia
Ensure Nova Scotians can receive a timely diagnosis, culturally appropriate support and are connected to our First Link® services. Help those living with dementia, and their care partners, have the skills and resources to live as well as possible at all stages of their journey.
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Create communities of practice
Foster a collaborative impact approach to educating staff and volunteers in healthcare settings, municipalities, businesses and public services so they have the skills to include and support ALL Nova Scotians living with dementia.
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Influence policy related to dementia
Collaborative and supportive advocacy with healthcare, municipal and provincial partners, leveraging the voices of those with lived experience to ensure focus on solutions to issues that matter most to them.
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Shape the future for people affected by dementia
Support provincial and national research exploring causes, therapies and cures, quality of life and care improvements. Promote knowledge translation and uptake of innovation in the community and healthcare.
A Message from our CEO
Compiling our annual report is always such an inspiring time; taking stock of all that has happened in the run of a year and looking ahead to what’s next brings a sense of invigoration and renewal that is certainly not just upon myself, but our entire staff team!
As we know, the number of people living with dementia in Nova Scotia is set to nearly double over the coming years. The future state of dementia in Nova Scotia remains heavily dependent on our collective ability to stay focused on solutions to issues that already and will continue to affect us.
Last year saw our Society continue to evolve and grow as we embedded pandemic learnings into our day-to-day work. This report is packed with information on the many ways in which we have approached this.
Our Programs and Services continue to expand. Those that are already helping thousands of folks on the dementia journey are now reaching more, and new or refined initiatives have sprung from emerging needs. Being adaptable has become an inherent part of our identity, and we are proud to be able to develop new work based on what our clients – and research – are telling us. From a new counselling pilot to expanded work with diverse communities, from elevated research support to more focused advocacy efforts, we remain committed to supporting ALL Nova Scotians on the dementia journey.
We invite you to join us in this sense of renewal and reinvigoration! Throughout this report, we encourage you to take action. Whether it’s learning more about a topic, discovering how to get more involved, or gifting your time, treasure, or talent, there are so many ways to be a part of our work.
The future of dementia in our province will require a collective shift – in how we think about the disease, how we support those affected by it, how we make our communities more Dementia Friendly, and how we protect our own brain health and reduce our risk of dementia.
Thank you to our donors, partners, funders, volunteers, and staff team for your ongoing support. This is truly a collective, and it’s a joy to share the impacts of our collaborative efforts in these pages.
CEO
Change the Conversation About Dementia
The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada
On January 22, 2024, the Alzheimer Society of Canada released the second volume of the Landmark Study, The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada. This study projected the demographics of people living with dementia to 2050. This series of reports provides the first major evidence-based Canadian dementia data in over 12 years. It speaks to changing demographics and increasing strain on an already overburdened healthcare system.
We already know the number of people living with dementia will almost double in Nova Scotia in the coming decades. This new volume of the study predicts that people with Asian, Indigenous, and African ancestry will increase at rates that are significantly higher. Those from both rural and equity-deserving communities also urgently require more appropriate and accessible support. It provides recommendations for all levels of government and for Alzheimer Societies across Canada.
We are already heavily invested in the changes required to meet growing and changing need. We are championing these recommendations in our work with diverse Nova Scotian communities, government, researchers and healthcare partners.
We are deeply committed to this. Read more about our work in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility on page 11.
Dementia affects all cultures and ethnicities. All genders. All sexualities. All ability levels. All PEOPLE. We remain committed to ensuring that ALL Nova Scotians affected by dementia feel supported and a sense of belonging with the Society.
The full study can be found at alzheimer.ca/ns/landmark2.
Hype vs. Hope in Dementia Research
Dementia is incredibly complex, not only as a disease, but also in how it can be easily misunderstood. There is a wealth of information available, from thousands of online articles to characters with dementia in popular TV shows and movies. But, not all of it is dependable or accurate. We are expanding the kind of education and information exchange that we offer, turning our focus to high demand topics and research.
On January 30, 2024, we sparked new conversations by focusing our annual Awareness Event on hype and hope in dementia research. We gathered in person at the Halifax Central Library with a cross-provincial virtual option available, and 325 people joined our panel of experts to discuss dementia research topics that tend to get a lot of buzz without a lot of evidence (hype) and others that are in fact, promising (hope).
Hype topics included dementia villages, the long-term care waitlist, biomarker testing, aromatherapy, and disease-modifying drugs. Hope topics included collaborative care models, lifestyle changes for risk reduction, the Maritime Brain Tissue Bank, stigma reduction, and drugs that treat symptoms of dementia.
Understanding this complex landscape is an important step in empowering Nova Scotians with knowledge to make informed decisions. We look forward to sparking more dynamic discourse on research developments.
You can watch this session and other education sessions anytime online for free at youtube.com/alzheimerns.
Walking is a critical part of a healthy lifestyle. Not only is it one of the easiest ways to support your brain health, it’s also a fantastic way to stay engaged with your friends, family and community.
On May 28, 2023, we were able to bring our annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s back in person for the first time since 2019! We came back strong with SIX Walks taking place across the province – in Shelburne, Coldbrook, Halifax, Bible Hill, Havre Boucher and North Sydney.
On a beautiful sunshiny day, we brought together over 700 Walkers, 35 volunteers and 33 staff members to raise much needed funds and show our support for ALL Nova Scotians affected by dementia.
Our Walkers, donors and sponsors really showed up for us this year, raising over $200,000 to support the work that you’re reading about in this report. Our walks are growing, and we want to be in YOUR community – we can’t wait to see where next year takes us!
Did you know that almost 50% of our revenues come from fundraising? Donations make half of our work possible, and there are so many ways you can help! Visit alzheimer.ca/ns/fundraise to find out more and get connected.
Raising the Voices of People With Lived Experience
As we continue to prepare for the future of dementia in Nova Scotia, we are aware that aspects of our work will evolve. And ensuring that these evolutions are responsive to what Nova Scotians need on their dementia journey is critical.
This year, we began forming Advisory Committees of People with Lived Experience to consult regularly on major initiatives, review the impacts of our work, and help identify strategic priorities.
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There will be two separate and distinct committees – one for those living with dementia and one for care partners – so that these unique perspectives can be heard.
These new steering committees will be integrated into our governance model and will operate parallel to our Board of Directors. The committees are set to be formed by May 2024.
To learn more, visit alzheimer.ca/ns/advisory-committees.
Forward: The Legacy of a Life Well Lived
When someone shares their own experience of dementia, it can be a powerful tool for education – about the disease itself, about the impacts of stigma, and about living well.
Darce Fardy was a Society volunteer, writer and advocate for people living with dementia. He published a weekly column in the Chronicle Herald about his experience living with dementia, hoping to bust stigma and help people better understand the disease.
After Darce passed away in March 2022, his son Peter began collecting his columns to be published in a book. As a collection, Darce’s work paints an intricate picture of a unique perspective on the world – one which will be endlessly useful to many others. We were honoured to collaborate on this initiative. Darce’s advocacy and legacy will continue in this book, set to be released in Fall 2024.
Support on the Dementia Journey: Early Stage Forum
We are committed to providing the best support possible at each stage of the dementia journey.
We were thrilled to bring our Early Stage Forum back in person this year! As with most Society events post-pandemic, we provided a livestream option for those who preferred to join from home and across the province.
As an event for people living with dementia and their care partners, this year’s theme was Finding Your Path Forward. Speakers included industry professionals, Alzheimer Society
staff and people living with dementia. Topics included changing the future of dementia in Canada, personal stories, Dementia Friendly Communities and more.
Education is empowerment, and we are proud to host this event each year – an event that is developed for people with dementia, by people with dementia, thanks to our dedicated planning committee members.
You can find a recording of this and other events on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/alzheimerns.
Help for Today: Impacting Clients Through Programs & Services
Our biggest area of impact at the Society is through our Programs & Services. We are your First Link® to dementia support, and we have a wide variety of programs for our clients to access, providing education, information and support. We have public education programs as well as programs specific to people with dementia, care partners, pair programs (where the person with dementia and their care partner participate together), and healthcare professionals. We strive to provide the right program at the right time to meet our clients’ needs. We continuously improve and adapt our programming based on those needs.
Learn about all the Programs and Services we offer at alzheimer.ca/ns/programs-services.
Throughout 2023 - 2024, we provided:
• Over 4,300 direct contacts through our confidential Dementia Helpline Service
• 430 hours of support to 389 care partners through our Caregiver Education Series and Caregiver Support Groups
• 72 hours of pair programs to 81 clients in Shaping the Journey and Artful Afternoon
• 37 hours of support through our most specialized programming, Connections Hub and Coffee & Conversation
• U-First!™ for Healthcare educated 328 staff in frontline dementia care
• Public education sessions and public awareness events provided to 13,227 participants* over 323 hours
*Includes participants at parades and health fairs.
Community Initiatives Supporting Nova Scotians
Affected by Dementia
We have dedicated supporters across the province who host their own fundraisers on behalf of the Society. These initiatives raised a total of $35,800 for us this year! These fundraisers came in a lot of shapes and forms.
We see folks bringing the community together, like Truro Raceway who raised $11,284 on Clare MacDonald Day in September, a family fun event with a silent auction, swag sales and a 50/50 draw. This event was in honour of Clare MacDonald, Canada’s winningest female harness driver in both victories and purse earnings, whose family has been impacted by dementia.
Individuals come up with unique ideas, like Cathy Dunbar, who has been sculpting pumpkins since the 1990s. She teamed up with Stirling Farm Market to sell her pumpkins in support of the Society. She has sold the pumpkins each fall for the past three years, raising over $2,300 this year!
Businesses take part too – Bedford Place Mall accepted donations for their Santa Claus and Easter Bunny photos, and their holiday wrapping booth, leading to $12,680 raised for the Society this year.
There are so many new and interesting ways that you can support us!
Visit alzheimer.ca/ns/fundraise to learn how you can host your own fundraiser.
Expanding Our Impact: In-House Counselling
One of many learnings from the pandemic was how adaptable we need to be as the needs of Nova Scotians grow and evolve.
In 2022, a research team at Nova Scotia Health conducted the Nova Scotia Dementia Care Survey, which found a gap in mental health services for people affected by dementia.
To work to address this, we developed and piloted a counselling therapy program this year, which provides support above and beyond what is available on our standard Helpline service.
Kara Gouthro-Murgatroyd, our on staff Registered Counselling Therapist, led the project. Twenty clients were seen for telecounselling sessions, individualized to meet their
needs. Clients on average received 10-20 sessions at 3-4 week intervals.
For people with dementia, the counselling program can help them make sense of their condition, providing a space to express feelings and thoughts about their experiences. It can address emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety, or apathy and explore personal strengths and ways of coping with change.
For care partners, the counselling program offers a supportive environment to discuss their emotions, including grief or stress experienced due to the diagnosis. It helps care partners to identify boundaries to overcome barriers to care, providing strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout.
Looking Forward: Understanding the Unique Needs of Our Clients
Last year we shared that we had begun to collect demographic data from our clients –things like race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, health, well-being and more.
It’s part of our organization-wide commitment to ensuring our support is accessible to ALL Nova Scotians who need it. It recognizes that aspects of individual identity directly affect the experience of dementia, and need to be addressed as part of a support plan.
In our first year of collecting this data, we focused on new direct referrals as part of our intake process through a voluntary questionnaire.
Response from clients has been positive, with comments that they’re glad to be asked these questions and given an opportunity to share pieces of their identity.
This data will help us to better understand who our clients are, what their unique needs may be, and who we may not be reaching. It will also inform decision making, program planning and development to address any gaps.
Create Communities of Practice
Bringing Support & Education to Your Community
We make thousands of client connections annually, and we heard loud and clear that you wanted more direct support in communities across our province. So, we listened!
Community Night, an in-person, public event in Halifax, became COMMUNITY WEEK – eight events in locations across the entire province with a virtual option available.
With over 200 people attending across the province and the livestream of our Halifax event, our first community week was a resounding success.
These events featured presentations from industry professionals, community organizations and Alzheimer Society staff. They shared their experiences and local resources that are available to assist throughout their journey with dementia.
We remain committed to ensuring support is available directly in communities across Nova Scotia. We are excited to build on our new Community Week tradition going forward.
Visit alzheimer.ca/ns/communityweek to learn about our 2024 events.
Dementia Friendly Communities Continues to Grow
October 2023 marked one full year of our official Dementia Friendly Communities initiative. As we moved into year two, we’ve covered a lot of ground!
The Dementia Friendly Communities initiative aims to create communities that support, respect, and include people living with dementia and their partners in care in the places they live, work and play. It values contribution, opportunity and choice.
Even more importantly, given what we know about the future of dementia in our province, it’s critical that we invest more time, energy and resources into dementia support at community level. We all have a role to play in that.
Over the past year, we’ve moved Dementia Friendly Communities forward by:
• Having all of our staff complete the Dementia Friendly Canada training modules
• Collaborating with Halifax Public Libraries to bring Memory Kits into circulation, which were checked out 114 times in just 9 months!
• Updated our First Responder Education (read more about this on page 20)
• Updated our Patience Cards with a new webpage at alzheimer.ca/ns/cards
• Presented to town councils in Argyle and Mulgrave, and the Joint Accessibility Committee for the County of Kings
• Launched our inaugural Dementia Friendly Communities Awards, to be presented in June 2024
We still have a long way to go in making our province dementia friendly! To learn more – and how you can get involved – please visit us at alzheimer.ca/ns/dfc.
Annual Conference: Weaving Connections in Dementia Care
Our annual conference is a forum for connecting, engaging, and sharing with our colleagues across all areas of the dementia care sector. This year’s event was held on October 26, 2023 at a new venue, the Delta Hotel in Dartmouth. With both in-person and online options, we brought together 285 attendees from across Nova Scotia and beyond to weave connections in dementia care.
We welcomed a wide range of speakers, from Long Term Care, We’koqma’q Health & Wellness Department, community partners, researchers, people with lived experience and more.
Our second Promising Practices Showcase saw presentations from across the province on topics including a dementia friendly memory collection, caring and sharing family groups, and a therapeutic nursery.
We brought back concurrent sessions this year, giving in-person attendees the opportunity to participate in an Embodied Labs session, an immersive training platform that places people in realistic, first-person perspectives of people living with dementia.
Connecting with our colleagues across the support sector to ensure the best outcomes for people on the dementia journey is a critical part of our work. We look forward to our 2024 event! Learn more at alzheimer.ca/ns/conference.
Making a Lasting Impact
We have a special group of donors at the Society who spread their giving throughout the year by being monthly donors. This includes people who sign up online, through a direct mail, payroll giving at their company, or even our own staff.
One of these dedicated donors is Denise Fitzgerald, our our longest-serving staff member with over 16 years at the Society. Denise is a monthly donor because she has witnessed firsthand the growth and impact of our organization. When she started with us as a work-term student in 2007, we had just 10 staff and our Helpline service was completely volunteer run. Today, our team has grown to over 40 staff and we answer over 4,000 support calls annually.
This year, the generous contributions of our monthly donors totaled $21,750. These donations directly support all the work you’re reading about in this report.
If you’d like to become a monthly donor yourself, visit alzheimer.ca/ns/donate or call us at 1-800-611-6345.
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I give monthly because I want to be part of helping people with dementia. I see for myself every day how the dollars raised makes a real impact on people through our programs and services. I’ve loved seeing the growth of the Society over the years and I can clearly see how we’re going to continue to grow.
Looking Forward: Expanding Community Access to Support
With the number of people living with dementia in Nova Scotia expected to almost double by 2050, and with our Nova Scotia provincial government mandate to support people to live at home for as long as is safe and appropriate, we need to expand our impact at the community level.
Work has begun on the development of a new engagement and education model. Our Community Champions network will expand the presence of the Society across the province.
– Denise
Our goal is to ensure support at community level for those on the dementia journey, while also improving public access to information and education on topics such as brain health and risk reduction.
In 2024-2025, this innovative approach will be piloted with individuals who want to help amplify and extend the reach of the Society by educating members of their community.
Influence Policy Related to Dementia
Our Commitment to Advocacy
Advocacy has always been a part of our work. We’ve long heard from our clients about issues that are important to them, and we do everything we can to support. New data released over the past few years in the first two volumes of The Landmark Study indicated that we need to increase our efforts in advocacy.
To significantly expand our advocacy initiatives, we are investing in resource and infrastructure to conduct this important work. We’re proud to share that we’ve made our first full-time permanent advocacy hire!
Rosanne Burke joined our team in January 2024 as the Manager of Advocacy. In her first few months with us, Rosanne has connected with communities, government and other key stakeholders and began recruiting for our committees of lived experience (read more about this on page 7). She looks forward to collaborating with our senior team, staff, volunteers, committees, and board of directors to fully develop our advocacy strategy over the summer.
Learn more on our website at alzheimer.ca/ns/advocacy.
One Day, Year-Long Imapct
In one of our biggest Giving Tuesday campaigns to date, we raised $50,000 to support our programs and services. Thanks to a generous donor, the Canadian National Railway Company Community Fund, the $25,000 raised in our online campaign was matched, doubling the impact.
We can’t thank everyone who supported this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign enough for showing their support for Nova Scotians affected by dementia.
Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday 2024 on December 3!
Looking Forward: Supporting Access to Diagnosis in Nova Scotia
With the right support in place, people can live well with dementia. However, much of that support is facilitated by a timely diagnosis, and this remains a huge issue for Nova Scotia. With over 150,000 people without access to primary care and still significant specialist wait times for those who do, we need to find a solution.
Last year, we shared that we had engaged a private donor, in collaboration with our government and healthcare partners, to explore innovative diagnostic models. Over this past year, we have:
• Identified a viable model that is successfully being used in other provinces
• Prepared a business case
• Identified primary care physicians interested in the model
• Participated in national training for our staff and healthcare providers
• Supported an affiliated research project to ensure diagnosis tools are culturally sensitive
We want to support our healthcare system to implement a solution that improves access to a timely dementia diagnosis across Nova Scotia. Our hope is that by the time you are reading our Annual Report again next year, we can report on the success of this vital initiative.
Learn more about our commitment to dementia diagnosis in Nova Scotia at alzheimer.ca/ns/diagnosis.
Shape the Future of People Affected by Dementia
Support for the Future: 2023 Student Research Award Recipients
We’re committed to supporting dementia research and celebrating students who have chosen this field. Each year, we’re pleased to award the Phyllis Horton and Abe Leventhal Student Research Awards to outstanding students pursuing dementia research in Nova Scotia. We also support research at the national level through an annual contribution to the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s Research Program, one of Canada’s most innovative hubs for dementia research.
This year, we expanded our student research awards from two to three, and increased funding to now award $8,000 per year to our up-and-coming dementia researchers! We now offer one Graduate Level and two Undergraduate Level student research awards.
Felicia Tembo Master of Arts in Sociology, Acadia University
My passion for dementia research stems from personal experience, as my grandmother's diagnosis had a profound impact on our family. Witnessing her struggle with memory loss and cognitive decline fueled my curiosity and commitment to contribute to the field.
My thesis, supervised by Dr. Rebecca Casey, explores the challenges faced by informal caregivers in rural areas and the potential of technology to alleviate those challenges. With the rapid advancements in technology, I aim to contribute to evidence-based practices that enhance the lives of older adults and their caregivers. I plan to pursue a career in health informatics, focusing on gerontology, as it holds immense potential to improve healthcare outcomes and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities affected by dementia.
Phyllis Horton Graduate Student Research Award Recipient
Abe Leventhal Undergraduate Student Research Award Recipients
Amy Meister
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Dalhousie University
My interest in dementia was sparked during my first clinical experience in nursing school at a long-term care facility. I hadn’t previously supported people living with dementia, and immediately became committed to building person-centred care skills and pursuing self-directed education regarding dementia care.
My project, supervised by Dr. Elaine Moody, is a scoping review on dementia care in primary care. It will outline how primary care clinics can successfully implement interventions to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia in the community. I plan on completing my MSc in Nursing, then studying to become a nurse practitioner. I am passionate and ready to make changes in policy, practices, and the culture surrounding people living with dementia.
Ethan Hume
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology, St. Francis Xavier University
My interest in sociology stems from my personal journey of loss, trauma, and resilience. I lost my parents at a young age - my father to cancer and my mother to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Through my studies, I've embarked on a critical healing journey to understand social determinants of health.
My project, supervised by Dr. Katie Aubrecht, focused on improving support services for individuals and families affected by dementia. I observed a lack of recognition of the humanity of those with dementia, inspiring me to uncover and address inequalities and harm. As I prepare for my MA in Sociology at Western University, I am eagerly committed to contributing to a collective effort for social justice and transformation.
Video/material courtesy of the University of Waterloo.
Providing
Support to First Responders
We know that sometimes people living with dementia can go missing from home. This can be a deeply distressing time for families, and ensuring appropriate approaches from first responders is critical.
That’s why we, along with other Alzheimer Societies across Canada, were thrilled to support a University of Waterloo research project on managing the risks of disappearance of people living with dementia.
Through this research, they’ve created toolkits for first responders, educational videos, a guideline for return home discussions, and support for data collection.
Now that the research is complete, we have begun to update our existing educational materials with these new resources with the support of a public health student from the project. We will also be using these new resources to roll out a focused education plan for first responders in Nova Scotia.
All of the resources and videos can be found online at uwaterloo.ca/mrdpd.
Local Research with World-Wide Influence: Maritime Brain Tissue Bank
The Maritime Brain Tissue Bank (MBTB) is a world-class research facility located at Dalhousie University that collects brain tissues to make them available for researchers around the world who are trying to better understand the causes of dementia and other neurological diseases.
The Society helped to start the MBTB and we have supported them ever since, with an annual financial donation and collaborating closely with their incredible staff.
This year, we increased our annual donation of this critical work from $10,000 to $15,000! This was made possible by our generous donors and supporters.
Last year we shared that we were supporting MBTB with the creation of a new website, thanks to the support of a private foundation. We’re thrilled to share that the website officially launched in October 2023, providing a new functional space for people to learn more about brain donation and brain research.
Still to come is a promotional video and a new brochure to continue to help the Maritime Brian Tissue Bank reach new audiences.
Check out their amazing work and learn about brain donation on their new website at www.mbtb.ca.
The new Maritime Brain Tissue Bank website.
Revenues
Expenses
Donations
$1,368,073
Government Funding
$2,274,962 Administrative
$88,335
Programs & Services
$2,425,334
Research
Fundraising
$668,183
$74,101 Administrative
$230,549
A Message from our Board Chair
As we turn the final page of this annual report, I look back on the past year with gratitude for the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia team. Like many, I spent much of my first 40 years assuming dementia was pre-determined by age and genetics. Only since learning about modifiable risk factors have I been inspired to make changes to improve and protect my own brain health. Had I never joined the Board of Directors, I may still be in the dark today.
This is exactly why the Society continues to grow and evolve as an ally and expert advocate.
In the last five years, the Society has responded to the projected increase of people living with dementia in Nova Scotia by nearly doubling its budget and team size, while continuing to deliver programs and services to those living with dementia and those involved in their care. And while the team is well positioned to lead this important work, they cannot do it alone.
A critical part of the Society’s continued evolution will be seeking new partnerships and communitylevel support to foster dementia friendly communities, increase awareness of modifiable risk factors, and to recognize and share best practices. Looking to the future also means leaning into the learnings from the Landmark Study, as it highlights the importance of delivering support in a fair and equitable way.
In Canada, 83% of people agree that others have negative assumptions about the abilities of people living with dementia—it’s no wonder most people worry about a diagnosis. But I can tell you, thanks to the Society and the incredibly talented team I work with on a daily basis, individuals living with dementia can enjoy quality of life when surrounded by love, support and opportunities to meaningfully engage in their own life and care. And that’s our mission, together.
This is the reason we lace up our sneakers for the Walk for Alzheimer’s each May, raise funds, volunteer (including on the Board, thank you to the dedicated people below!), educate ourselves, advocate with others, and link arms to support Nova Scotians who need help for today, and hope for tomorrow.
Thank you for your continued support as we embark on another year.
Lindsay Cross
Lindsay Cross, MPR Board Chair
Thank you to our dedicated Board Members:
Mark Inglis, Vice Chair
Chris Trenaman, Treasurer
Rob Pulling
Dr. Melissa Andrew
Sean Bradley
Alex Stewart
Kerrie Coady
Faye Forbes
Vanessa Nevin
Karen Nicholls
Debra Boudreau
Ian Bezanson
Learn more about our board at alzheimer.ca/ns/board.
We acknowledge we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq Nation. We are all treaty people.
The Alzheimer Society is committed to undertaking work to create collaborative and respectful relationships. Together our goal is to identify and develop tools that align with the beliefs and needs of Indigenous, African Nova Scotian, Acadian, and all equity-deserving communities across our province.
We are committed to walk as community members and allies in the elimination of racism and discrimination from health care and across society.
To read more about this work, visit alzheimer.ca/ns/idea.
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