Alzheimer Society of Canada
The Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC) is a Canadian health charity for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Active in communities right across Canada, the Society partners with Alzheimer Societies in every Canadian province to offer information, support and education programs for people with dementia, their families and caregivers. The Alzheimer Society of Canada acts as the national voice for the thousands of Canadians living with dementia and advocates on their behalf for positive change. The Society also funds young and established Canadian researchers working to find the causes and a cure through the Alzheimer Society Research Program.
| Abbreviation | ASC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1978 |
| Type | Alzheimer's disease charity |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Region served | Canada |
Official languages | English, French |
Key people | Kevin Noel, CEO (Interim) |
Staff | 20 to 25 |
| Website | www.alzheimer.ca |
The Society's vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
It was founded in 1978 and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.