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.  As a result, the Alzheimer Society of York Region is now connected to all nine cognitively impaired D.A.Y. programs within the Region of York.

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

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

 

Help for Today…Hope for Tomorrow

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.
Alzheimer’s disease is the leading form of progressive dementia, as approximately 65% of all people with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease.
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.
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.
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.