Alzheimer Society of Calgary

Seniors’ Week starts tomorrow, and it’s a great excuse to make a little time for the people who’ve been showing up for everyone else their whole lives.

From June 1–7, Calgary has a bunch of free and low-cost events happening through community spaces and local organizations.

If you’ve been meaning to get out with a parent, grandparent, neighbour, or older friend, this is your easy “let’s actually do it” moment.

Where to look:
• City of Calgary Seniors’ Week events
• Unison at Kerby Centre (their Seniors’ Week schedule is usually packed)
• Alberta Seniors’ Week hub for province-wide info

Small plan, big payoff: pick one event and make it meaningful moment.

If you’ve ever wondered why dementia care can feel so hard to navigate, this event is for you.

Join us for an evening focused on what a better way forward can look like.

StillMe: Rethinking Dementia Care in Canada brings together care partners, professionals, community members, and people impacted by dementia for a conversation rooted in practical solutions, clearer systems, and more compassionate support.

The evening includes a reception with information tables and hors d’oeuvres, a keynote from Dr. Saskia Sivananthan (as seen on CTV’s The Social), an interactive Q&A, and time to connect with others who care about improving the future of dementia care.

Wednesday, June 17
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ross Glen Hall, Mount Royal University

Register here:
alzheimercalgary.ca/find-support/get-help/education-sessions/stillme-rethinking-dementia-care-in-canada-a-better-way-forward

It’s that time of year again!

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Alzheimer Calgary Walk & Run.

Join us on Thanksgiving Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Prince’s Island Park for a meaningful morning that brings our community together in support of people impacted by dementia.

Choose what fits your day:
1 km or 5 km walk
5 km or 10 km fun run

Whether you walk, jog, run, or come to cheer people on, every step supports local programs and services right here in Calgary.

Register as an individual, start or join a team, or support a participant: alzheimerwalkrun.ca

No email?

Call 403-290-0110 and we’ll get you signed up.

If you’ve ever tried to navigate dementia care and felt like you needed a map nobody gave you, you’re not alone.

StillMe: Rethinking Dementia Care in Canada is an in-person event focused on what a better way forward can look like.

More coordination.
More clarity.
More support that feels easier to find and easier to use.

What the evening looks like
5:00–6:00 Reception with information tables and hors d’oeuvres
6:00–7:30 Keynote + conversation with Dr. Saskia Sivananthan (Brainwell Institute, as seen on CTV’s The Social)
7:30–8:00 Networking

Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.

Register here:
alzheimercalgary.ca/find-support/get-help/education-sessions/stillme-rethinking-dementia-care-in-canada-a-better-way-forward

StillMe is officially on Facebook!

This is your space for stories, connection, and little reminders to make time for the people you love (including future you).

For you, your parents, and your grandparents.
Make time. Stay sharp. Stay you.

Follow StillMe

Mother’s Day isn’t always simple.

For some, it’s joyful. For others, it can feel tender, complicated, heavy, or bittersweet. And for many, it can be all of those things at once.

Today, we’re sending love to everyone moving through this day in their own way.

Happy Mother’s Day. 💙

It’s warming up in Calgary, and with spring comes a fresh round of ways to learn, connect, and feel a little more supported.

If you’re navigating dementia in your family, supporting someone you love, or simply wanting to understand more, our upcoming events are here to offer practical tools and real conversation that helps the day-to-day feel more manageable.

Take a look at what’s coming up and register here:
alzheimercalgary.ca/find-support/get-help/education-sessions

We asked our The YYC Dementia Support Group one question: “What’s one thing about dementia you wish more people understood?”

And the responses were honest, eye-opening, and deeply human.

If you’re supporting someone living with dementia, these are the kinds of reminders that can make you feel less alone. If you’re here to learn, let this be a starting point for more understanding and more compassion.

Want to be part of these conversations?

Check out the Dementia Support Group for support, community, and ideas from those who get it.

Leaving a gift in your will is one of the most meaningful ways to support your community long-term.

A legacy gift helps ensure Alzheimer Calgary can continue to be here for families impacted by dementia, with support that’s steady, local, and available when it’s needed most.

It’s a powerful way to help shape a future where people impacted by dementia are valued, supported, and never left to navigate alone.

A few simple ways to include Alzheimer Calgary in your will:
• A specific gift (a set amount)
• A residual gift (a percentage of your estate)
• A gift-in-kind (property, artwork, shares, etc.)

And if you already have a will, you may be able to add a gift without rewriting the whole document (ask your lawyer about a codicil).

If you’d like to explore what this could look like, or you have questions, we’re here.

Learn more: alzheimercalgary.ca/get-involved/ways-to-give/will-and-legacy-gifts

[email protected]
(403) 290-0110

Please note: This is general information and not a substitute for advice from your lawyer, financial advisor, and/or tax professional.