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New data confirms that of the 500,000 Canadians living with Alzheimer's
disease or another dementia, more than 71,000 of them are under the age of 65. In just five years,
another 250,000 will be diagnosed.
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Support Groups provide members with an opportunity to share feelings with
others in similar situations. Groups are available for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or
another dementia and for the family members and friends who care for them.
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Education provides the necessary tools and practical information that
will be helpful to people living with dementia and to the family and friends who support them.
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Research is crucial to help find better treatments and ultimately
a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Researchers are changing what it means
to be diagnosed with dementia.
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A million tweets to remember Join this campaign created by Canadian entrepreneur
Jordan Banks (co-founder of eBay Canada) in honour of his four grand-parents who courageously fought Alzheimer’s disease.
Help increase awareness by posting your tribute to a loved one who has been touched by Alzheimer’s disease.
Visit http://1mtweets.com.
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