The Alzheimer Society of Canada.....

• is the leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by Alzheimer's Disease and advance the search for the cause and cure;
• provides support, information and education to people with Alzheimer's Disease, families, physians and health care providers including arranging support groups and providing telephone counselling;
• provides a wide range of information in print, videos and audio tapes for the person with the disease as well as for their families;
• has a bilingual Web site (www. alzheimer.ca) that includes a section with the disease, a discussion forum where caregivers can share information and tips, and current information specifically for physicians;
• operates the Safely Home (tm)- Alzheimer Wandering Registry program that helps find a person with Alzheimer's Disease who is lost and assists in a safe return home;
• has created a set of Ethical Guidelines, a groundbreaking document to address the ethics of Alzheimer care;
• recommends Guidelines for Care, a booklet that defines quality care for people with the disease;
• is a leading source of funds for Alzheimer research in Canada, investing over $3 million annually to find cause and cure of Alzheimer's Disease and improve the lives of those affected;
• holds a nationwide fundraising event-Alzheimer Coffee Break (tm)- each September, to raise funds to support local Alzheimer Society programs and services;
• consists of a national office, ten provincial organizations and more than 140 local groups across the country; and
• receives most of its funding from donations and public support.