January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month across Canada

The Alzheimer Society of Canada wants to show it’s support for those living with dementia.

The year 2023 is starting things off with Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. All throughout January, the Alzheimer Society of Canada plans to do their best to connect people living with dementia, and their families, to support networks and a sense of community.

According to the society, over half-a-million Canadians live with dementia today, and they expect the number to reach 1.7 million by 2050. This rising number is a major factor in the society dedicating time and support to help those in need early-on in their journey with dementia.

“When you reach out to your local Alzheimer Society, you gain access to dementia-friendly expertise and resources to help you feel understood and supported. At any point in your experience living with dementia or caring for a person with dementia, your local Alzheimer Society is your first place to turn,” a release from the group reads.

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A focus in this year’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is the Alzheimer’s Zociety’s First Link program. The First Link program’s goal is to ensure people living with dementia and their caregivers have the right support and information by the time of the initial diagnosis and moving forward as dementia progresses.

To access more information on the First Link program, the Alzheimer’s Society encourages those affected to visit their website.