Community Stories

Real impact. Real people. Read stories of people living with dementia and their caregivers, volunteers, and donors in your local community.

“I always wanted to try and improve my dad’s existence in small ways and The Dementia Society gave me the tools to do that,” Christine.

“My dad was hard working, liked country music and animals, and loved his family.” That is how Christine describes her dad, Peter, a police officer,[...]

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Nadia’s mother, Mina Bonello loved to stay active. “She could do everything… a typical Italian mum, always helping, always cooking, cleaning and taking care of[...]

Community Stories

“Thanks to generous donors like you, my family found hope and support,” Paul Morton.

Every hour, nine seniors are diagnosed with dementia in Canada. “It seems like everyone who I talk to has family or friends suffering for several years[...]

Individuals Living with Dementia

With the help of their Care Coach, Irene and her dad learned to make the most of their time with Gail.

Gail’s early stages of dementia became apparent when Irene, her daughter, noticed she paid her Ottawa Hydro bill several times in one month. Irene and[...]

Caregivers of Individuals Living with Dementia

We Can’t Find Mom…

Volunteer Stories

Volunteer Week Spotlight: Moe Archambault, Architect of Infectious Fun

Moe has a dynamic energy that permeates a room. When she takes out the shakers, the drums, or the paddles, it has an infectious effect[...]

Community Stories

Real impact. Real people. Read stories of people living with dementia and their caregivers, volunteers, and donors in your local community.

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