• 12th Annual Golf Classic Benefiting Alzheimer's Research

    Tee off at Angus Glen Golf Club, South Course on Thursday, August 20th, 2009.

    Includes: Continental Breakfast, 18 holes of Golf, Electric Golf Cart, Barbeque Lunch, Exciting Contests, Silent Auction & Raffle, A Chance to Win a Lexus RX350 with… more

  • “3-A Grief Intervention Model for Dementia Caregivers” DVD

    This unique intervention model, which focuses on grief management, was developed by Ms. Eleanor Silverberg, MSW, RSW, a front line social worker at the Alzheimer Society of York Region, from a compilation of family members’ accounts of their caregiving… more

  • Our D.A.Y. Centre Programs

    The Alzheimer Society of York Region has been providing quality dementia specific day care services since 1987. The D.A.Y. (Daycare for Alzheimer’s in York) Centre model is a comprehensive day program service. The D.A.Y. Centre provides a structured, individualized… more

The Alzheimer Society of York Region has been actively supporting individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders since 1985. Our history of delivering quality dementia specific day program services, an enriched social work program and education opportunities within the Region of York is well respected. We have a proven record of working collaboratively and in partnership with different agencies within the Region of York to service the needs of families and individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

There are many ways that you can support us from volunteering your time and skills to participating in our events. more

We offer many services to support people with dementia, family members and caregivers. more

Currently, Alzheimer’s disease costs Ontario taxpayers $7 billion a year. Unless changes are made to funding research and developing community services and programs, Alzheimer’s disease will overwhelm Ontario’s health care system.
Alzheimer’s disease is the leading form of progressive dementia, as approximately 65% of all people with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease.
Right now, Alzheimer’s affects more than 160,000 Ontarians over the age of 65. By the end of 2009, this number will increase to 184,416. Aging baby boomers and longer life expectancy rates will help fuel the Alzheimer’s crisis.
Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh leading cause of death in Canada.
One in every 11 Canadians over the age of 65 and 1 in every 3 over the age of 85 are living with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.
For every person affected by Alzheimer’s disease, 10 to 12 others are directly impacted. These include caregivers such as family members, friends and neighbours; employers and healthcare workers.