Current Events
Society Calls for a Summit of Federal, Provincial Health Officials
The Alzheimer Society is asking all of its champions, both advocates and Members of Parliament, to support it's ask of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, to host a National Summit on Dementia.
The Summit would bring Minister Aglukkaq together with her provincial and territorial health counterparts, along with other elected officials with responsibilities for seniors and veterans, to develop a coordinated response to the dementia epidemic across Canada.
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Alzheimer Society Applauds Investment into Neurological Conditions
Canadians with neurological conditions, caregivers and representatives from Neurological Health Charities Canada celebrate the announcement of $15 million in research funding, made today by The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Canada's Minister of Health. The investment will fund the first-ever national study on the prevalence and impact of neurological diseases in Canada.
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Parliament Watch
The Time to Act is NOW!
Thanks to your efforts, Prime Minister Stephen Harper heard from thousands of Alzheimer Advocates this March, calling on the federal government to make dementia a national health care priority.
Canadians from every province and territory participated in the campaign, e-mailing and mailing postcards to bring attention to the need for a national dementia strategy.
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All Party Caucus on Dementia
Members of Parliament and Senators from every major party attended the first ever All Party Caucus on Dementia April 1, hearing first hand the impact Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias will have on Canadian Society if we don’t make change happen now, while there is still time.
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Dementia on the Minds of Federal Candidates
Thanks to everyone who raised their voice this election campaign, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias were a topic many candidates found hard to ignore.
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Many Voices, One Message
Many voices, joined together to deliver the same message, can be a powerful force for change.
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Society voices support for Special Senate report
On April 7, representatives from the Alzheimer Society appeared before the Special Senate Committee of Aging in Ottawa.
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Health Minister delivers message to Canadians
Health Minister Tony Clement recognizes Alzheimer Awareness Month, posting a message on the Health Canada website.
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Taking Action - Alzheimer Society visits Parliament Hill
OTTAWA – Capping off a successful Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society made its presence felt at Parliament Hill January 30, raising awareness about the disease, and asking federal politicians to take action on the rising dementia epidemic.
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See the healthy brain commitment MPs are making
Alzheimer Society meets with Governor General
On January 31st 2008, Ray Congdon (Alzheimer Society of Canada President), Diane Ganong (Alzheimer Society of Canada Chair, Public Policy committee) and Scott Dudgeon (Alzheimer Society of Canada CEO) met with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor-General of Canada and patron of the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
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Guidelines help ensure support, care to those diagnosed with dementia
The Alzheimer Society welcomes the release of new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of dementia.
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