January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

January 20, 2025

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada.

Learning the facts about Alzheimer’s (a type of dementia) is one of the best ways to help reduce fear and stigma about the disease.

For example, did you know that by 2050 an estimated 1.7 million Canadians will live with dementia. That’s almost TRIPLE the number of people than in 2020.

Approximately 70% of people with Alzheimer’s disease identify as women. Research has found that women with Alzheimer’s disease tend to experience more severe mental decline than men. Also, certain gene variations can increase the risk for women more than for men.

Research further shows that sticking to healthy lifestyle habits as we age lowers the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease by a whopping 60%!
There are six pillars of brain health – exercise, nutrition, stress management, social activity, sleep and mental stimulation – all very important parts of a healthy lifestyle