The majority of people with Alzheimer’s disease are cared for by family members.
Women account for 63 per cent of people diagnosed with dementia and more than two in three caregivers of people with dementia.
please research alzheimer’s association Researchers in Alberta and the Northwest Territories predict the number of people living with dementia in Alberta will increase by nearly 300 per cent over the next 25 years.
Alberta has the highest increase in dementia cases in Canada.
George Andrews, CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association of Alberta and Northwest Territories, credited improvements in diagnosis and said people should show compassion if they see someone forgetful in public. .
“Don’t laugh at them, don’t help them, don’t correct them, just help guide them through the process, because these things come and go,” Andrews said.
“People who are in an embarrassing situation may not want to go grocery shopping again. So this all reflects,” he added.
“We’re trying to bring back the stigma of this.”
Mr Andrews added that short-term memory problems are usually the first sign of dementia, followed by a change in personality and quick anger. He advises people suffering from dementia to avoid isolation as it can amplify the problems they experience with the disease.
“We want people to know and understand that Alberta’s universities and higher education system are doing a lot of great research,” Andrews said.
“We fund research with millions of dollars a year, and that funding comes solely from donor support. We want to keep these researchers in Alberta. ” he added.
“They’re doing a great job. It’s on par with the best in the world.”
“People who live in this state will be able to participate in clinical trials that they may not be able to participate in anywhere else.”
of Medicine Hat Alzheimer’s Association hosts a drop-in Care Partner Support Group at the Vayner Center on the second Tuesday of each month from 1-3 p.m.
Sessions for dementia patients and their care partners are also held once a month on the third Tuesday of the month from 1pm to 3pm. To register for this event, call 1-866-950-5465 or email reception@alzheimer.ab. .ca.
Virtual sessions are also available for support groups.
