What is going on in your province dealing with this

[John Sherber]

I attend our HA meetings specifically Home Support. They do it all. They talk about the Tsunami in this area.
Info from the IALH Institute of Aging and Lifelong Health UofVic www.uvic.ca
Lets keep activated as patients.
John

The top three risk factors associated with an increased risk of dementia are: social isolation; being physically inactive; and experiencing depression

Resources The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recently released the 2022 Annual Report on Canada’s National Dementia Strategy. The objectives of the strategy are to: a) prevent dementia; b) advance therapies and find a cure; and c) improve the quality of life of people living with dementia as well as their caregivers. Highlights from the report include the following: • • • • •

To read the full report, go to https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/aging/assets/docs/dementia-strategy canada-2022-report-en.pdf The top three risk factors associated with an increased risk of dementia are: social isolation; being physically inactive; and experiencing depression. Other risk factors include being diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension or a stroke; being a heavy drinker, a smoker, or obese; and having a low education level.
IAHL newsletter Jan 23