Why walk

The Memory Walk is a mobilization effort to accompany a parent, a relative or a friend and to show solidarity with those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and with their families. Come walk with us on May 31st, 2009 and let us all break the silence and the isolation, in order for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as other related diseases, to be recognized as real people and to be able to live their life until the very end. This provincial fundraising effort will ensure that the serivices provided become more accessible, more flexible and more numerous.

The Québec Alzheimer movement is made up of 21 societies spread out across the province of Québec. These societies are registered as community organizations and grouped into one federation so that they are recognized at the provincial level.

Mission of your Alzheimer Society
Your Alzheimer Society helps people affected by Alzheimer's disease as well as their families by offering programs and specialized services that are customized according to individual needs (such as support, relief care, home care, day centre and lodging). Its mission is also to inform the population and to raise awareness.

People need you!

  • Over 119,700 Quebecers aged 65 or older have Alzheimer’s disease or a related disease (of which 17,140 are less than 65 years of age);
  • 1 person in 11 over 65 years of age has Alzheimer’s disease or a related disease;
  • Women account for 72% of Canadians affected by Alzheimer’s disease;
  • In less than five years, an additional 140,000 Quebecers could develop Alzheimer’s or a related disease;
  • 52% of Quebecers know someone with Alzheimer’s disease;
  • Despite advances in research and the discovery of specific drugs, the number of people affected by the disease will increase by 57% within 15 years;
  • In Québec, home care services are mainly provided by loved ones. 36% of caregivers in the community are over the age of 70;
  • In the span of one generation (25 years), the number of people with Alzheimer’s or a related disease could reach 260,000 in Québec, and between 1 and 1.3 million throughout Canada.

    • Refer to the Links section below to find out more on your Alzheimer Society, on the Québec Alzheimer movement or on the disease itself.