The Federation of Quebec Alzheimer Societies (FQAS) represents the 20 Alzheimer Societies of Quebec sharing a common mission: to convey Quebecers and Canadians priorities, to make sure they are well implemented in order to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, to help people living with the disease and their family members as well as to promote research on its causes, a treatment and a cure. The FQAS and the 20 Alzheimer Societies are willing to be recognize in Quebec for their expertise and humanistic approach centered on the person but also for caring about people with Alzheimer’ disease and their loved ones. The Quebec Alzheimer Movement share common values: • Responsibility • Collaboration • Equity • Integrity • Priority to people To answer growing needs in services for people living with Alzheimer disease and their families several services are proposed: • Information on Alzheimer’s disease • Consultation and follow up • Support groups • Respite and Stimulation • Home care • MedicAlert® SecuRetourMD The FQAS and the 20 Alzheimer Societies also promote programs for healthcare and social care professionals: the Education Program and First Link®
