A Message from Canadian Parliamentary Ministers Dosanjh and Bennett
World Alzheimer's Day
On September 21st - World Alzheimer's Day - we are pleased to recognize the efforts of Alzheimer's associations around the world, who are raising awareness about dementia.
Globally, about 18 million people currently have dementia. In Canada, there are an estimated 364,000 Canadians over the age of 65 living with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia.
With aging populations around the world, dealing with the diseases that are most common in old age is becoming more and more urgent. Alzheimer's disease is one of the most devastating of these diseases, as it involves not simply the clinical loss of memory, but the deterioration of cherished bonds with family and loved ones, indeed, with ones sense of unique personal history and identity. There is no known cause or cure for Alzheimer's Disease. However, there is medication to treat some of the symptoms.
As Minister of Health and Minister of State for Public Health, we applaud the ongoing work of over 150 national, provincial and local Alzheimer's organizations in Canada, and encourage all Canadians to keep informed and learn more about this devastating disease.
The Honourable Ujjal Dosanjh
Minister of Health
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett
Minister of State (Public Health)
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Is there someone in your family afflicted with Alzheimer's and how are their caregiver's coping?
World Alzheimer's Day
On September 21st - World Alzheimer's Day - we are pleased to recognize the efforts of Alzheimer's associations around the world, who are raising awareness about dementia.
Globally, about 18 million people currently have dementia. In Canada, there are an estimated 364,000 Canadians over the age of 65 living with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia.
With aging populations around the world, dealing with the diseases that are most common in old age is becoming more and more urgent. Alzheimer's disease is one of the most devastating of these diseases, as it involves not simply the clinical loss of memory, but the deterioration of cherished bonds with family and loved ones, indeed, with ones sense of unique personal history and identity. There is no known cause or cure for Alzheimer's Disease. However, there is medication to treat some of the symptoms.
As Minister of Health and Minister of State for Public Health, we applaud the ongoing work of over 150 national, provincial and local Alzheimer's organizations in Canada, and encourage all Canadians to keep informed and learn more about this devastating disease.
The Honourable Ujjal Dosanjh
Minister of Health
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett
Minister of State (Public Health)
source
Is there someone in your family afflicted with Alzheimer's and how are their caregiver's coping?
