The Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex (ASLM);starts out as a volunteer organization.

The first formal meeting is held at the London Public Library. A Steering Committee is formed.

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.

ASLM facilitates the symposium, Alzheimer Disease – A Special Case

Two support groups now offered on an eight-week basis. A workshop for volunteers caring for individuals with ADRD is also implemented.

First ever Cabin Fever Reliever Dinner and Auction fundraiser is launched.

The Alzheimer Information Series (AIS) is introduced and is in high-demand, with sessions offered four times per year.

ASLM now has six staff, an Executive Director, Volunteer Coordinator, Bookkeeper, Program Coordinator, Development Assistant and Special Events Coordinator.

Over 5,000 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.

ASLM completes the Memory Wall containing 362 bricks in Springbank Park.

ASLM commits $1 million to support research at the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Over 7,000 individuals have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in London and Middlesex.

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.

In response to the growing need for expanded programs and services, ASLM moves to a new location at 435 Windermere Rd., in north London.

Navigating the Road Ahead Conference becomes an annual event.

Building Memories campaign completed raising $1.2 million.

Impact of the Rising Tide becomes more evident with a 30% increase in active clients for 2014-2015 fiscal year.

Roll out of satellite programs throughout London and Middlesex.

• 31 staff, over 240 volunteers.
• ASiO Federation Agreement signed.
• Provincial Dementia Strategy approved – $101M over 3 years.

• Active client base increase 127% over 5 years
• Implemented Enhancing Care for Ontario Caregivers & First Link Care Navigator role
• 1st ever Dementia Program Guide (collaborative) for London & Middlesex

• National Dementia Strategy approved
• Active client base increase 134% over 5 years
• Provincial Dementia Strategy placed on hold
• Western Ontario Health Team (WOHT) work initiated

• Global pandemic declared in March
• ASLM office closed to public – virtual programming and service deliver initiated

• ASLM, ASOX, ASEST announce unification negotiations successful
• July 1 is the date for the formation of the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners