The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s vision is a world without dementia, and that world begins with a society were people affected by dementia are welcome, supported and included. Active in communities across the province, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. supports, educates and advocates for people affected by dementia while championing research on risk reduction, diagnosis, care and support. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. also advocates for the inclusion of historically underrepresented people and experiences in research and for research that addresses cultural diversity. As part of a national federation, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is recognized as a leading authority on dementia in Canada. Learn more at alzheimerbc.org.
Funding interests
Award Types
Health Professional-Investigator, Scholar, Research Trainee
Research Interests
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is interested in funding research that spans both biomedical and care-related aspects of the disease. This includes studies focused on biological mechanisms underlying dementia, the development of innovative treatments, as well as early diagnosis through advanced imaging and biomarkers. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. also supports research on risk reduction, public health strategies and interventions that improve care and support systems for people living with dementia and their care partners. It is particularly interested in projects that facilitate the meaningful engagement of people with lived experience at all stages of the research process, from study design to knowledge mobilization.
- dementia
- cognitive impairment
- dementia risk reduction
- dementia cause
- dementia diagnosis
- dementia treatment
- quality of care
- quality of life
Awards
2024
Recipient
Mariko SakamotoAward type
Scholar Award
Project title
Co-Creating Age and Dementia-Friendly Communities: A Community Engaged Program of Research
2023
Recipient
Juanita-Dawne BacsuAward type
Convening and Collaborating award
Project title
Developing a Research Agenda to Address Stigma of Dementia in Rural Communities in Interior British Columbia
Recipient
Mariko SakamotoAward type
Convening and Collaborating award
Project title
Dementia Friendly Communities: Bringing to the Fore the Perspectives and Needs
of People with Dementia Who Live Alone
Recipient
Teresa Liu-AmbroseAward type
Reach award
Project title
Exercise for Healthy Aging: Mobilizing Knowledge with Users and Clinicians in BC
Recipient
Lillian HungAward type
Reach award
Project title
Sharing knowledge to connect, collaborate and co-create Dementia-inclusive Spaces for Community Access, Participation, and Engagement (DemSCAPE)
Recipient
Simon DobriAward type
Research trainee award
Project title
Multisensory integration in aging and Alzheimer’s disease
Recipient
Sarah FaberAward type
Research trainee award
Project title
Mapping the musical brain in dementia