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Our History
1978 - The Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex™ starts out as a volunteer organization. - 1979 - The first formal meeting is held at the London Public Library. A Steering Committee is formed.
- 1982 - ASLM is incorporated as a non-profit organization. ASLM forms the first family support group for families of newly diagnosed Alzheimer patients at Parkwood Hospital.
- 1983 - ASLM facilitates the symposium,
Alzheimer Disease - A Special Case - 1984 - Two support groups now offered on an eight-week basis. A workshop for volunteers caring for individuals with ADRD is also implemented.
- 1993 - First ever Cabin Fever Reliever Dinner and Auction fundraiser is launched.
- 1995 - The Alzheimer Information Series (AIS) is introduced and is in high-demand, with sessions offered four times per year.
- 1999 - ASLM now has six staff, an Executive Director, Volunteer Coordinator, Bookkeeper, Program Coordinator, Development Assistant and Special Events Coordinator.
- 2000 - Over 5000 people in London and Middlesex have been diagnosed with ADRD. To meet the growing need, ASLM moves to a new location on Southdale Road. Also, ASLM hires their first Social Worker part-time and Education Coordinator.
- 2002 - ASLM completes the Memory Wall containing 362 bricks in Springbank Park.
- 2005 - ASLM commits $1million to support research at the Alzheimer Society of Canada
- 2008 - Over 7000 individuals have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in London and Middlesex.
- 2010 - Rising Tide: The Impact of Dementia on Canadian Society is released by the Alzheimer Society of Canada, initiating a tsunami of media coverage and public awareness.
- 2010 - In response to the growing need for expanded programs and services, ASLM moves to a new location at 435 Windermere Rd., in north London.
