Over 500,000 Canadians live with dementia today. More than 60% have Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease robs us of everything we take for granted:
our memory, our judgment and reasoning, our ability to perform familiar tasks. It changes our mood and behaviour and, eventually causes death.

On average, a person will live 7 to 10 years after diagnosis with a growing dependence on others and ultimately a need for 24-hour care.

The emotional, physical and financial strain is significant, with 40 to 75% of caregivers developing psychological illnesses.

No treatments exist to stop or reverse this fatal disease. There is no cure. Research remains the key to treating the disease and finding a cure.

Be part of the solution. Support the Alzheimer Society Research Program today.