/newsroom/taxonomy/term/21275/all en /newsroom/channels/news/expert-alzheimers-awareness-month-january-2024-354657 <p>January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. More than 650,000 people have dementia in this country, and that number is expected to spike by 187% over the next 30 years, according to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. For people living with dementia, participating in activities they enjoy is key to maintaining their sense of self and quality of life.   </p> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:12:50 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 307639 at /newsroom