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Nedd Brockman, Dementia Campaigner Honoured
Currently, there are close to 800,000 people in Canada living with some form of dementia, a number expected to reach 1 million by 2030, according to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
Health Canada approved a drug last month that slows the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Howard Chertkow stated that Canada’s healthcare system needs better planning for dementia care.
Chertkow believes that in the next 10 years, there will be better treatment and precision diagnosis for dementia patients.