The Society
The Alzheimer Society is the largest nationwide health organization for people affected by dementia in Canada. The Society is a large funder of Alzheimer research and training, provides care and support to people with the disease, their families and their caregivers, and is active in advocacy with all levels of government. Active in more than 140 communities across Canada, the Society is also a key player in Alzheimer's Disease International, a leading organization in world wide efforts to fight dementia.
Currently, there are 500,000 Canadians living with dementia and within a generation, dementia may affect more than one million people across the country.
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