Experts from the University of Waterloo are available for media interviews about the first G8 summit on dementia, taking place in London
Experts from the University of Waterloo are available for media interviews about the first G8 summit on dementia, taking place in London. Canada is currently the only G8 country without a national dementia strategy.
Lisa Loiselle, associate director of research for the Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program.
“With a significant increase in the number of persons living with dementia in the coming years, it is imperative that Canada commit to a national dementia strategy, one that supports the rights of those living with the disease. Although the Canadian government has invested $860 million in dementia research, as highlighted in the remarks by the Honourable Rona Ambrose, minister of health, at the G8 Dementia Summit in London today, our country’s leaders need to think nationally about putting money into health and social care systems to meet the needs of our changing population, so that those living with the disease can continue to live active and meaningful lives.”
Contact: 519-888-4567, ext. 35040 loiselle@uwaterloo.ca
Suzanne Tyas, associate professor in the School of Public Health and Health Systems is an expert on the epidemiology of Alzheimer’s disease and healthy aging.
“Dementia is a growing challenge to seniors, their families and Canadian society at large. Identifying factors that increase or decrease the risk of dementia is fundamental to the development of strategies to prevent dementia.”
Contact: 519-888-4567, ext. 32890 styas@uwaterloo.ca
