IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's - 2023

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, the Niagara Region will join more than 400 communities across the country for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s – Canada’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

At the Niagara-based Walk at Brock University, we will be walking in support of the 11,420 people in Niagara who are experiencing a progressive dementia, the most common of which is Alzheimer’s disease.

In addition to individual fundraising efforts, the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region will be running an online auction from May 27 – June 11. All funds raised at our Walk and during this online auction will support the many programs and services at the Niagara Alzheimer Society.

Any support will help our organization continue to support those living with dementia in Niagara and their care partners, families, and friends. Together, we can provide help for today and hope for tomorrow.

In Niagara, we have one of the highest percentages of seniors per capita, yet we lack available specialized geriatric resources compared to other communities. Currently, there are over 11,751 people in Niagara alone who are experiencing a progressive dementia, the most common of which is Alzheimer’s disease.

The Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region offers specialized counselling services to mitigate risk, a vast array of wellness and social programs, and opportunities to educate people living with dementia, their families, caregivers, and the public at large.

From 2022-2023, we:
Accepted 2,101 new referrals across the Niagara Region
Served 2,972 unique individuals across all departments
Conducted 10,388 visits across the whole organization
Had an attendance of 5,833 at an education or social program
Provided 23,371 hours of Respite Care
Had an attendance of 160 at our Support Groups