Alzheimer’s Disease is a women’s issue. Here’s why.
January is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in Canada. Increased age is a well-known risk factor for dementia. And since women live longer than men, that makes women more likely to develop dementia. In fact, women represent 72% of all Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease. And women represent almost 70% of family caregivers, often caring […]
Helpful strategies to connect with adults who have Dementia
Dementia is one of the biggest public health challenges we face today. With 35 million people living with Dementia worldwide, and the prevalence expected to double every 20 years, it is likely that most of us will be personally touched by Dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for almost 50% of dementia. This disease presents unique […]