Learn the ABC’s of Dementia

As part of World Alzheimer’s Day, the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan is promoting public awareness about the warning signs of dementia through our ABC’s of Dementia Campaign.

The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan’s ABC’s of Dementia Campaign is a significant public health awareness initiative addressing one of the most critical health care challenges facing the province – the rising rate of dementia and the lack of public awareness about the warning signs.

Every 24 hours 10 more people in Saskatchewan will develop dementia. By 2020, there will be 20,000 people in Saskatchewan living with dementia.

Very few people know that there are 10 evidence-based warning signs associated with dementia. Most people are unaware that the warning signs extend beyond memory loss. 

The ABC’s of Dementia Campaign frames the 10 warning signs of dementia as changes in a person’s abilities, behaviour or communication – the ABC’s of Dementia.

The Alzheimer Society has created a website dedicated to the ABC’s of Dementia – www.ABCDementia.ca  – which encourages individuals to learn the warning signs and to seek an early diagnosis. 

 This campaign has the potential to positively impact thousands of individuals and families across the province.