An estimated 46.8 million people worldwide are living with dementia in 2015. This number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 74.7 million in 2030 and 131.5 million in 2050.
There are over 9.9 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, implying one new case every 3.2 seconds.
September is World Alzheimer Month, an international initiative to raise awareness about dementia and available resources to support families affected by this disease.
This is a time for action, a global movement united by its call for change, but it is also a time to reflect on the impact of dementia, a disease that will affect more and more people as the years pass.
Click here for the World Alzheimer Report 2015 – Summary Sheet.
Click here for the World Alzheimer Report 2015 – Full Report.
2015 Manitoba Initiatives
Alzheimer Societies across the world will focus their activities on creating awareness by offering a range of programs and events.
Activities will include educational seminars, workshops and enjoyable social events for people with dementia and their caregivers.
In Manitoba, there are several ways you can support World Alzheimer’s Month.
Become a Dementia Friend
A Dementia Friend is someone who learns a little about what it’s like to live with dementia and then turns that understanding into simple actions that can help people with dementia live well.
Join a growing movement of individuals and workplaces who are increasing awareness and creating positive change!
Click here for more information and to sign up as a Dementia Friend today.
Visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/AlzheimerSocietyManitoba![]()
- Check out our photo of the day.
- Share your personal stories and let others know how your family has been touched by Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
- During the month of September, “like” us on Facebook to be entered to win two passes to our Care4u Family Conference.
Support World Alzheimer’s Month at our National Coffee Break® Day Event
Celebrate Coffee Break®’s 20th Anniversary on National Coffee Break® Day! Staff and volunteers will serve coffee and dainties in exchange for a donation.
Thursday, Sept. 17
11 am to 2 pm
Winnipeg Square (beside Scotiabank)
Come to learn about the programs and services the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba provides for families affected by dementia at our awareness booth!
Click here to make a donation to the Alzheimer Society for National Coffee Break® Day.
New this year, text COFFEE to 45678 to donate $5 to the Alzheimer Society!
Host a 20th Anniversary Coffee Break® Event
Invite your co-workers, friends and family to join you for your own Coffee Break® event! Coffee Break® is the Alzheimer Society’s nationwide annual fundraiser where guests are invited to make a donation in exchange for a cup of coffee.
Click here for more information or to register online.
Join the Minds in Motion® Program
The Minds in Motion® program combines physical activity with mental and social stimulation for individuals living with early-mid stage dementia and their family care partner.
The eight week program is offered at six Winnipeg locations once per week for a two-hour session which includes a physical activity component followed by a socialization session involving mentally stimulating activities.
Click here for more information and a complete list of locations.
Attend a Family Education Session
“I’m a Real Person Too”: Communicating with People with Dementia
Communication between people with dementia and their care partners can affect both person’s stress level, self-esteem and quality of life. Come to learn approaches and strategies to enhance understanding for everyone.
Wednesday, September 16
7 – 8:30 pm
St. Joseph’s Residence – 1149 Leila Ave. (map)
Presented by Theresa Bowser, RN, BN, Regional Educator, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Rehabilitation and Geriatrics
Click here for online registration.
Family Education: First Steps
An information and experiential workshop for people supporting a person recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
Windsor Park United Church
1062 Autumnwood Dr. (map)
Part One – Saturday, September 26, 9 am – 12 pm
Overview of dementia
Activities to experience what it might be like to have dementia
We’re here for you – the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
Click here to register online.
Part Two – Saturday, November 28, 9 am – 12 pm
Progression of dementia
Navigating housing/care options
Care for yourself
Click here to register online.
Sign up for Experiencing Dementia
Dementia impacts individuals, families and communities. Our eight-week Experiencing Dementia program unites families and community members with individuals who are experiencing the early stages of dementia.
Topics include: understanding the disease progression, effective communication skills, changing behaviours, coping strategies, options in community living and community resources.
Interviews taking place this September for next session starting Oct. 7 and ending Nov. 25. Email client support at alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca for more information.
Register for a Telehealth Session (for regional communities only):
The Alzheimer Society offers Family Education for those experiencing dementia in regional communities across the province through the video technology of Manitoba Telehealth. Join us from 6:30 to 8 pm on the following dates:
Tuesday, October 20: The 7 A’s: Exploring the Effects of Dementia on the Brain
Tuesday, October 27: “I’m a Real Person too”: Communicating with People with Dementia
Click here for more information and a list of Telehealth locations.
Challenge your brain at the Alzheimer Society Trivia Challenge
Gather your friends, family and co-workers for a fun night of trivia and a little friendly competition! Teams of 10 will compete in 10 fast-paced rounds of brain bending trivia for the title of Grand Champion!
Tuesday, October 20
6:30 – 10:30 pm
Club Regent Casino Event Centre
Registration Fee $30 (Must be 18+ to participate)
Click here for more information or to register online.
Attend Care4u Family Conference
Register today for the fifth annual Care4u family conference – a day of learning for family and friends caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
Saturday, October 31
9 am – 3:30 pm
Canadian Mennonite University – 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. (map)
Click here for more information or to register online.
Join us for a Globally Coordinated World Alzheimer Month
Dementia exists in your country, in your province and in your community. It knows no boundaries.
It not only affects the person themselves, but also impacts families, caregivers, communities and societies on a local, national and international scale.
Having a globally coordinated World Alzheimer Month sends a strong message to governments and policy makers, alerting them of the fact that dementia is a serious health issue which will have serious implications on services and health systems around the world as the population grows older.
We hope you join us here in Manitoba to raise awareness about dementia and the programs and services available for families at the Alzheimer Society.
The theme for this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month campaign is Remember Me.
If you are living with dementia:
Remember that you are not alone. It is possible to live well with dementia by seeking help and support from your family, friends, doctor, health and social workers and from the Alzheimer association in your country. You have a right to feel empowered and listened to, and to be treated as an individual.
If you are a caregiver:
Remember that caring for someone with dementia is a challenging task. However, it is easier to cope if you make sure you look after yourself too, taking care of your own physical and mental health needs. This will make a big difference to the wellbeing for both you and the person you are caring for.
As a society:
Remember that people living with dementia and their caregivers can often feel isolated, so we need to do more to tackle this stigma. Dementia Friendly Communities are being established all over the world to educate people about dementia and to provide stronger, community-based support networks for people living with dementia, caregivers and families.
As an individual:
Remember that leading a healthy lifestyle may help to reduce your risk of developing dementia later in life. The general rule is what’s good for the heart is good for the brain, so both should be well looked after with a balanced diet and regular physical and mental exercise. Much of what’s needed are simple activities you can do in your day to day life.
As a government:
Remember that developing a national dementia plan will help your country to deal with the growing impact of dementia’s rising prevalence and cost. These plans help to increase national awareness and education about dementia and can improve access to diagnosis, treatment and care, promoting a better quality of life for people living
with dementia.
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An estimated 46.8 million people worldwide are living with dementia in 2015. This number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 74.7 million in 2030 and 131.5 million in 2050.
There are over 9.9 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, implying one new case every 3.2 seconds.
September is World Alzheimer Month, an international initiative to raise awareness about dementia and available resources to support families affected by this disease.
This is a time for action, a global movement united by its call for change, but it is also a time to reflect on the impact of dementia, a disease that will affect more and more people as the years pass.
Click here for the World Alzheimer Report 2015 – Summary Sheet.
Click here for the World Alzheimer Report 2015 – Full Report.
2015 Manitoba Initiatives
Alzheimer Societies across the world will focus their activities on creating awareness by offering a range of programs and events.
Activities will include educational seminars, workshops and enjoyable social events for people with dementia and their caregivers.
In Manitoba, there are several ways you can support World Alzheimer’s Month.
Become a Dementia Friend
A Dementia Friend is someone who learns a little about what it’s like to live with dementia and then turns that understanding into simple actions that can help people with dementia live well.
Join a growing movement of individuals and workplaces who are increasing awareness and creating positive change!
Click here for more information and to sign up as a Dementia Friend today.
Visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/AlzheimerSocietyManitoba![]()
- Check out our photo of the day.
- Share your personal stories and let others know how your family has been touched by Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
- During the month of September, “like” us on Facebook to be entered to win two passes to our Care4u Family Conference.
Support World Alzheimer’s Month at our National Coffee Break® Day Event
Celebrate Coffee Break®’s 20th Anniversary on National Coffee Break® Day! Staff and volunteers will serve coffee and dainties in exchange for a donation.
Thursday, Sept. 17
11 am to 2 pm
Winnipeg Square (beside Scotiabank)
Come to learn about the programs and services the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba provides for families affected by dementia at our awareness booth!
Click here to make a donation to the Alzheimer Society for National Coffee Break® Day.
New this year, text COFFEE to 45678 to donate $5 to the Alzheimer Society!
Host a 20th Anniversary Coffee Break® Event
Invite your co-workers, friends and family to join you for your own Coffee Break® event! Coffee Break® is the Alzheimer Society’s nationwide annual fundraiser where guests are invited to make a donation in exchange for a cup of coffee.
Click here for more information or to register online.
Join the Minds in Motion® Program
The Minds in Motion® program combines physical activity with mental and social stimulation for individuals living with early-mid stage dementia and their family care partner.
The eight week program is offered at six Winnipeg locations once per week for a two-hour session which includes a physical activity component followed by a socialization session involving mentally stimulating activities.
Click here for more information and a complete list of locations.
Attend a Family Education Session
“I’m a Real Person Too”: Communicating with People with Dementia
Communication between people with dementia and their care partners can affect both person’s stress level, self-esteem and quality of life. Come to learn approaches and strategies to enhance understanding for everyone.
Wednesday, September 16
7 – 8:30 pm
St. Joseph’s Residence – 1149 Leila Ave. (map)
Presented by Theresa Bowser, RN, BN, Regional Educator, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Rehabilitation and Geriatrics
Click here for online registration.
Family Education: First Steps
An information and experiential workshop for people supporting a person recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
Windsor Park United Church
1062 Autumnwood Dr. (map)
Part One – Saturday, September 26, 9 am – 12 pm
Overview of dementia
Activities to experience what it might be like to have dementia
We’re here for you – the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
Click here to register online.
Part Two – Saturday, November 28, 9 am – 12 pm
Progression of dementia
Navigating housing/care options
Care for yourself
Click here to register online.
Sign up for Experiencing Dementia
Dementia impacts individuals, families and communities. Our eight-week Experiencing Dementia program unites families and community members with individuals who are experiencing the early stages of dementia.
Topics include: understanding the disease progression, effective communication skills, changing behaviours, coping strategies, options in community living and community resources.
Interviews taking place this September for next session starting Oct. 7 and ending Nov. 25. Email client support at alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca for more information.
Register for a Telehealth Session (for regional communities only):
The Alzheimer Society offers Family Education for those experiencing dementia in regional communities across the province through the video technology of Manitoba Telehealth. Join us from 6:30 to 8 pm on the following dates:
Tuesday, October 20: The 7 A’s: Exploring the Effects of Dementia on the Brain
Tuesday, October 27: “I’m a Real Person too”: Communicating with People with Dementia
Click here for more information and a list of Telehealth locations.
Challenge your brain at the Alzheimer Society Trivia Challenge
Gather your friends, family and co-workers for a fun night of trivia and a little friendly competition! Teams of 10 will compete in 10 fast-paced rounds of brain bending trivia for the title of Grand Champion!
Tuesday, October 20
6:30 – 10:30 pm
Club Regent Casino Event Centre
Registration Fee $30 (Must be 18+ to participate)
Click here for more information or to register online.
Attend Care4u Family Conference
Register today for the fifth annual Care4u family conference – a day of learning for family and friends caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
Saturday, October 31
9 am – 3:30 pm
Canadian Mennonite University – 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. (map)
Click here for more information or to register online.
Join us for a Globally Coordinated World Alzheimer Month
Dementia exists in your country, in your province and in your community. It knows no boundaries.
It not only affects the person themselves, but also impacts families, caregivers, communities and societies on a local, national and international scale.
Having a globally coordinated World Alzheimer Month sends a strong message to governments and policy makers, alerting them of the fact that dementia is a serious health issue which will have serious implications on services and health systems around the world as the population grows older.
We hope you join us here in Manitoba to raise awareness about dementia and the programs and services available for families at the Alzheimer Society.
The theme for this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month campaign is Remember Me.
If you are living with dementia:
Remember that you are not alone. It is possible to live well with dementia by seeking help and support from your family, friends, doctor, health and social workers and from the Alzheimer association in your country. You have a right to feel empowered and listened to, and to be treated as an individual.
If you are a caregiver:
Remember that caring for someone with dementia is a challenging task. However, it is easier to cope if you make sure you look after yourself too, taking care of your own physical and mental health needs. This will make a big difference to the wellbeing for both you and the person you are caring for.
As a society:
Remember that people living with dementia and their caregivers can often feel isolated, so we need to do more to tackle this stigma. Dementia Friendly Communities are being established all over the world to educate people about dementia and to provide stronger, community-based support networks for people living with dementia, caregivers and families.
As an individual:
Remember that leading a healthy lifestyle may help to reduce your risk of developing dementia later in life. The general rule is what’s good for the heart is good for the brain, so both should be well looked after with a balanced diet and regular physical and mental exercise. Much of what’s needed are simple activities you can do in your day to day life.
As a government:
Remember that developing a national dementia plan will help your country to deal with the growing impact of dementia’s rising prevalence and cost. These plans help to increase national awareness and education about dementia and can improve access to diagnosis, treatment and care, promoting a better quality of life for people living
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An estimated 46.8 million people worldwide are living with dementia in 2015. This number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 74.7 million in 2030 and 131.5 million in 2050. There are over 9.9 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, implying one new case every 3.2 seconds. September is World Alzheimer Month, an international initiative to raise awareness about dementia and available resources to support families affected by this disease. This is a time for action, a global movement united by its call for change, but it is also a time to reflect on the impact of dementia, a disease that will affect more and more people as the years pass.
Click here for the World Alzheimer Report 2015 - Summary Sheet. Click here for the World Alzheimer Report 2015 - Full Report.
2015 Manitoba Initiatives
Alzheimer Societies across the world will focus their activities on creating awareness by offering a range of programs and events. Activities will include educational seminars, workshops and enjoyable social events for people with dementia and their caregivers. In Manitoba, there are several ways you can support World Alzheimer's Month.
Become a Dementia Friend A Dementia Friend is someone who learns a little about what it’s like to live with dementia and then turns that understanding into simple actions that can help people with dementia live well. Join a growing movement of individuals and workplaces who are increasing awareness and creating positive change!
Click here for more information and to sign up as a Dementia Friend today.
Visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/AlzheimerSocietyManitoba![]()
- Check out our photo of the day.
- Share your personal stories and let others know how your family has been touched by Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
- During the month of September, "like" us on Facebook to be entered to win two passes to our Care4u Family Conference.
Support World Alzheimer's Month at our National Coffee Break® Day Event Celebrate Coffee Break®'s 20th Anniversary on National Coffee Break® Day! Staff and volunteers will serve coffee and dainties in exchange for a donation.
Thursday, Sept. 17
11 am to 2 pm
Winnipeg Square (beside Scotiabank)
Come to learn about the programs and services the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba provides for families affected by dementia at our awareness booth!
Click here to make a donation to the Alzheimer Society for National Coffee Break® Day. New this year, text
COFFEE to 45678 to donate $5 to the Alzheimer Society!
Host a 20th Anniversary Coffee Break® Event Invite your co-workers, friends and family to join you for your own Coffee Break® event! Coffee Break® is the Alzheimer Society's nationwide annual fundraiser where guests are invited to make a donation in exchange for a cup of coffee.
Click here for more information or to register online.
Join the Minds in Motion® Program The Minds in Motion® program combines physical activity with mental and social stimulation for individuals living with early-mid stage dementia and their family care partner. The eight week program is offered at six Winnipeg locations once per week for a two-hour session which includes a physical activity component followed by a socialization session involving mentally stimulating activities.
Click here for more information and a complete list of locations.
Attend a Family Education Session “I’m a Real Person Too”: Communicating with People with Dementia Communication between people with dementia and their care partners can affect both person’s stress level, self-esteem and quality of life. Come to learn approaches and strategies to enhance understanding for everyone.
Wednesday, September 16
7 - 8:30 pm
St. Joseph’s Residence - 1149 Leila Ave. (map)
Presented by Theresa Bowser, RN, BN, Regional Educator, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Rehabilitation and Geriatrics
Click here for online registration.
Family Education: First Steps An information and experiential workshop for people supporting a person recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Windsor Park United Church
1062 Autumnwood Dr. (
map) Part One - Saturday, September 26, 9 am - 12 pm
Overview of dementia
Activities to experience what it might be like to have dementia
We're here for you - the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
Click here to register online.
Part Two - Saturday, November 28, 9 am - 12 pm
Progression of dementia
Navigating housing/care options
Care for yourself
Click here to register online.
Sign up for Experiencing Dementia Dementia impacts individuals, families and communities. Our eight-week
Experiencing Dementia program unites families and community members with individuals who are experiencing the early stages of dementia. Topics include: understanding the disease progression, effective communication skills, changing behaviours, coping strategies, options in community living and community resources. Interviews taking place this September for next session starting Oct. 7 and ending Nov. 25. Email client support at
alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca for more information.
Register for a Telehealth Session (for regional communities only): The Alzheimer Society offers Family Education for those experiencing dementia in regional communities across the province through the video technology of Manitoba Telehealth. Join us from 6:30 to 8 pm on the following dates:
Tuesday, October 20: The 7 A’s: Exploring the Effects of Dementia on the Brain
Tuesday, October 27: “I’m a Real Person too”: Communicating with People with Dementia
Click here for more information and a list of Telehealth locations.
Challenge your brain at the Alzheimer Society Trivia Challenge Gather your friends, family and co-workers for a fun night of trivia and a little friendly competition! Teams of 10 will compete in 10 fast-paced rounds of brain bending trivia for the title of Grand Champion!
Tuesday, October 20
6:30 - 10:30 pm
Club Regent Casino Event Centre
Registration Fee $30 (Must be 18+ to participate)
Click here for more information or to register online.
Attend Care4u Family Conference Register today for the fifth annual Care4u family conference – a day of learning for family and friends caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia
. Saturday, October 31
9 am - 3:30 pm
Canadian Mennonite University - 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. (map)
Click here for more information or to register online.
Join us for a Globally Coordinated World Alzheimer Month
Dementia exists in your country, in your province and in your community. It knows no boundaries. It not only affects the person themselves, but also impacts families, caregivers, communities and societies on a local, national and international scale. Having a globally coordinated World Alzheimer Month sends a strong message to governments and policy makers, alerting them of the fact that dementia is a serious health issue which will have serious implications on services and health systems around the world as the population grows older. We hope you join us here in Manitoba to raise awareness about dementia and the programs and services available for families at the Alzheimer Society.
The theme for this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month campaign is Remember Me.
If you are living with dementia: Remember that you are not alone. It is possible to live well with dementia by seeking help and support from your family, friends, doctor, health and social workers and from the Alzheimer association in your country. You have a right to feel empowered and listened to, and to be treated as an individual.
If you are a caregiver: Remember that caring for someone with dementia is a challenging task. However, it is easier to cope if you make sure you look after yourself too, taking care of your own physical and mental health needs. This will make a big difference to the wellbeing for both you and the person you are caring for.
As a society: Remember that people living with dementia and their caregivers can often feel isolated, so we need to do more to tackle this stigma. Dementia Friendly Communities are being established all over the world to educate people about dementia and to provide stronger, community-based support networks for people living with dementia, caregivers and families.
As an individual: Remember that leading a healthy lifestyle may help to reduce your risk of developing dementia later in life. The general rule is what’s good for the heart is good for the brain, so both should be well looked after with a balanced diet and regular physical and mental exercise. Much of what’s needed are simple activities you can do in your day to day life.
As a government: Remember that developing a national dementia plan will help your country to deal with the growing impact of dementia’s rising prevalence and cost. These plans help to increase national awareness and education about dementia and can improve access to diagnosis, treatment and care, promoting a better quality of life for people living
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Alzheimer Societies across the world will focus their activities on creating awareness by offering a range of programs and events.
A Dementia Friend is someone who learns a little about what it’s like to live with dementia and then turns that understanding into simple actions that can help people with dementia live well.
Celebrate Coffee Break®’s 20th Anniversary on National Coffee Break® Day! Staff and volunteers will serve coffee and dainties in exchange for a donation.
Invite your co-workers, friends and family to join you for your own Coffee Break® event! Coffee Break® is the Alzheimer Society’s nationwide annual fundraiser where guests are invited to make a donation in exchange for a cup of coffee.
Overview of dementia
Gather your friends, family and co-workers for a fun night of trivia and a little friendly competition! Teams of 10 will compete in 10 fast-paced rounds of brain bending trivia for the title of Grand Champion!
Remember that you are not alone. It is possible to live well with dementia by seeking help and support from your family, friends, doctor, health and social workers and from the Alzheimer association in your country. You have a right to feel empowered and listened to, and to be treated as an individual.
Remember that caring for someone with dementia is a challenging task. However, it is easier to cope if you make sure you look after yourself too, taking care of your own physical and mental health needs. This will make a big difference to the wellbeing for both you and the person you are caring for.
Remember that people living with dementia and their caregivers can often feel isolated, so we need to do more to tackle this stigma. Dementia Friendly Communities are being established all over the world to educate people about dementia and to provide stronger, community-based support networks for people living with dementia, caregivers and families.
Remember that leading a healthy lifestyle may help to reduce your risk of developing dementia later in life. The general rule is what’s good for the heart is good for the brain, so both should be well looked after with a balanced diet and regular physical and mental exercise. Much of what’s needed are simple activities you can do in your day to day life.
Remember that developing a national dementia plan will help your country to deal with the growing impact of dementia’s rising prevalence and cost. These plans help to increase national awareness and education about dementia and can improve access to diagnosis, treatment and care, promoting a better quality of life for people living