Current Practices in Dementia Care in Canada and Their Effectiveness

DEMENTIA CARE
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WHAT ARE THE CURRENT PRACTICES IN CANADA OF DEMENTIA CARE
AND ARE THEY EFFECTIVE?
Canada is increasingly witnessing the growth of Dementia. According to the recent
Government statistics, more than 402,000 Canadians aged 65 and older are living with
diagnosed Dementia, two-thirds of whom being women. To help curb this, the Government
has been keen to employ the following strategies;
1.The National Dementia Conference
The law passed in 2017 by the parliament required the Minister of health to form a
National Dementia strategy. Therefore in May 2018, the conference took place in Ottawa, with
Researchers, people living with Dementia, caregivers were invited. It was formed to foresee
the collaboration between the health stakeholders and the Government to find possible
treatment for the diseases. Researchers are also brought together to share ideas and find a
solution for the same.

2. Advisory Board on Dementia
Established by the minister of health, the Advisory Board was meant to be advising the
Minister on matters concerning the health of those infected and affected by dementia, e.g., family
and caregivers.