When Margaret was diagnosed with dementia, Drew didn’t know where to turn.
Everything changed with one phone call to the Alzheimer Society.
That call connected him to guidance, support, and a community that helped him navigate the challenges ahead.
Today, other families are searching for the same support.
No one should face dementia alone.
DREW & MARGARET’S STORY
More Than 65 Years Together
More than 65 years ago, Drew met Margaret at a dance in Glasgow.
Before long, they were engaged.
They built a life together, raised a family, welcomed grandchildren, and eventually made Canada home.
Then things began to change.
Margaret stopped driving.
Conversations became more difficult.
Memories started slipping away.
“She didn’t know her date of birth. I would give it. And I would put it down to her hearing.”
What Drew didn’t yet realize was that dementia was changing their lives.
After Margaret’s diagnosis, everything felt uncertain.
“It was a journey with no roadmap.”
SOMEWHERE TO TURN
One Call Changed Everything
One call to the Alzheimer Society connected Drew with:
- Practical guidance
- Education
- Support groups
- People who understood
At a breakfast support group for male care partners, Drew discovered something powerful:
He wasn’t alone.
“To be with a group of guys who are going through it themselves… that was incredibly valuable.”
WHAT SUPPORT MADE POSSIBLE
Support gave Drew confidence.
Education gave him tools.
Community gave him hope.
Because of caring donors, those services were there when he needed them most.
And they can be there for the next family, too.
TODAY, ANOTHER FAMILY NEEDS HELP
Right now, someone in our community is receiving a dementia diagnosis.
They’re asking:
- What happens next?
- Where do I start?
- How do I care for someone I love?
- Am I doing this right?
Your generosity helps ensure they don’t have to find those answers alone.
Your Gift Helps Provide
- Care partner support groups
- Dementia education programs
- Counselling and guidance
- Social and recreation programs
- Connections to community resources
- Hope during difficult moments
Help Another Family Find Their Way
WATCH DREW’S STORY
Hear Drew describe his journey caring for Margaret and how support from the Alzheimer Society helped him move forward.
“Don’t lose hope. Don’t lose faith.”
Today, Drew shares the same message he would offer any family facing dementia.
The support he received changed his journey.
Now you can help change someone else’s.
Will you help another family find their way?
The support Drew received made a difficult journey easier. Monthly donors help ensure that support is there for the next family who needs it.
