Every five minutes someone receives a new diagnosis of dementia that will change their lives forever.

When people hear the name Gordie Howe, they remember that tough but graceful hockey player sporting the famous number 9, affectionately known as “Mr. Hockey.” In a career spanning twenty-six NHL seasons, he accomplished more than anyone could have ever imagined. Today, an even bigger legacy exists to reduce statistics instead of creating them.

Gordie Howe CARES provides education and support to the caregivers that selflessly dedicate their time caring for loved ones affected with Alzheimer’s and dementia related diseases, so they are never alone on their journey. 

The funds donated and raised through various events go directly toward research, and to developing caregiver strategies, education, and support to the caregivers that selflessly dedicate their time caring for loved ones affected with Alzheimer’s and dementia related diseases, so they are never alone on their journey. Our recently released support application is designed to help families prepare for the challenging times ahead of them. With the incorporation of video stories, advice, and planning tools, caregivers can feel confident making decisions collectively while maintaining their health and relationships at home and in the workplace.

Through a partnership with Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, Gordie Howe CARES has retained the specialized research and subject matter expertise necessary required to inform our caregiving support system. Dr. Ismail has research positions at Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the University of Calgary. He is a unique Specialist Physician in the sense that he remains a clinician and is involved in direct patient care but also holds the research designation of Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Epidemiology.

The combination of this depth of research on dementia-related illness and the development of this proprietary caregiving community tool, Gordie Howe CARES assists those affected by dementia through the direct support of the loved ones who are providing support themselves.