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October Canvass Campaign

The Alzheimer Society of PEI is searching for volunteers to bring information on Alzheimer Disease to homes across the Island while providing an opportunity for people to donate. more >

Rising tide of dementia projected to cost Islanders $3.4 billion over next 30 years

Prevention, support and research can turn tide, reveals new Alzheimer Society report.
Read the Report (PDF) - January 4, 2010 >

Alzheimer Walk for Memories

The 7th Annual Walk for Memories was held at the UPEI Alumni Track on May 30th, 2010. It was a wonderful event enjoyed by all in attendance and was an undeniable success.  more >

9th Annual Danny Murphy Leadership Award Luncheon 2010

The Alzheimer Society of PEI would like to acknowledge and thank those who could join us for our 9th Annual Danny Murphy Leadership Award. This event is televised by Eastlink Podium TV and will air July 29th at 9 pm. This year’s recipient is the Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club.

The Alzheimer Society of PEI would like to acknowledge and thank the following event and table sponsors of the 9th Annual Danny Murphy Leadership Award.

It is important to host events such as this to recognize those who promote excellence in dementia care and partner with Alzheimer PEI to provide the many programs and services needed by Islanders affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The Alzheimer Society extends a special thank you to event sponsor, Pfizer, for their support. We also appreciate continued support of the following table sponsors: City of Charlottetown, Minister of Health, Department of Health, Community Hospitals and Continuing Care, Corkum & Arsenault Chartered Accountants, Bell Aliant, DP Murphy, Dr. John M. Gillis Memorial Lodge, MacPherson Roche Smith & Associates, Maritime Electric, Royal Bank of Canada, PEI Seniors Homes, and Parkdale Sherwood Lions.    more... >

The Alzheimer Society of PEI DOES NOT receive priority funding from the United Way. We are a non-government funded charitable organization that depends largely on support from the community and from donations received through our corporate partnerships which enable us to continue providing programs and services to Island families. The Alzheimer Society of PEI is a member of Healthpartners, an alliance of health charities that benefits from the annual Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign. For further information on Healthpartners visit www.healthpartners.ca.

Forget Me Not Wristbands 

Forget Me Not blue silicone wristbands debossed with the words Forget Me Not / Ne m'oubliez pas are are available in support of the Alzheimer Society. This popular silicone wristband symbolizes your support for the Alzheimer Society and the over 420,000 Canadians with Alzheimer's disease and their families. The wristbands are available for $4.00 each and can be purchased at the Alzheimer Society office at 166 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown.