Become a Member

By becoming a member of The Alzheimer Society of York Region, your membership provides on-going and vital support to our multitude of programs and services, while demonstrating your commitment to the care of families and the cure of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

A One-Year membership entitles you to a subscription to our quarterly newsletter (The Connection), updates and invitations to various activities provided throughout the year and other benefits provided by The Alzheimer Society of York Region.

Become a member, knowing you made a difference!

Student Membership	$5
Individual Membership	$15
Family Membership	$25
Patron Membership	$50
Business Membership	$75
Corporate Membership	$500

News & Events

2010 Manulife Walk for Memories

Caldwell Securities Ltd./Alzheimer Society of York Region Golf Classic

13th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Breakfast Presented by Extendicare

Aging Canadians Face Rising Tide of Dementia

ASYR Offers Educational DVDs for Family & Professional Caregivers

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.

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.

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

Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh leading cause of death in Canada.

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.

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.