By 2031, 1.4 million Canadians will have dementia. That’s less than 20 years away.
On June 17, 2019, the Government of Canada released the country’s first-ever national dementia strategy: A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire. The strategy will address the overwhelming scale, impact and cost of dementia in Canada through three key objectives:
1. Prevent dementia,
2. Advance therapies and find a cure, and
3. Improve the quality of life of people with dementia and caregivers.
Click here for your guide to Canada’s National Dementia Strategy.
Provincial Election
Before Manitobans go to the polls on September 10, 2019, we want to open the dialogue and build a foundation for working together to implement this strategy with elected representatives post-election.
The Government of Manitoba’s response to the ongoing impacts of dementia must be in alignment with the Strategy and address the need to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers. Specifically we are asking the Government of Manitoba to:
Fund the Alzheimer Society’s First Link® Program
short blurb goes here
Click here to watch “Kerri’s Story” — a powerful video that shows how important it is for families to connect with the Alzheimer Society for support.
Increase Investment in Homecare Resources
short blurb goes here
Click here to watch Sylvia deVlaming describe the importance of homecare resources for families living with dementia.
Provide Education and Training for Professional Health Care Staff
short blurb goes here with link to Gavin’s video.
Click here to watch Gavin Scott explain the importance of dementia training for personal care home staff and how it affects him personally in the care of his wife Beverly, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Become an Advocate
We need you to raise your voice and help advocate for families living with dementia. Here are some things you can do to help.
1. Talk to your friends and family
By talking to your friends and family about these issues, you can encourage others to become involved. Share with others what you know and tell them how they can support the need to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers.
2. Write a letter to candidates in your riding asking them to support these issues
A personal letter explaining why you see a need to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers is a great way to tell your candidate why these issues are important to you and to get our message across.
3. Talk to canvassing candidates in your neighborhood
When candidates show up at your door, use this opportunity to express why a need to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers is important for you. Talk about your personal experience and ask candidates whether they will support the three priorities stated above.
4. Request a one-on-one meeting with your candidate
As the election draws closer, arranging face time with a candidate will become more challenging. Try to find a convenient time to meet them at their campaign office. In the event that you are able to meet with your local candidate, here are some suggestions to help you prepare for the meeting:
- Make an appointment – contact the person by email and follow up with a call
- Be punctual, polite and patient
- Introduce yourself, your organization and your issues
- Be prepared, but don’t overwhelm
- Talk, but also listen
- Send a thank you message
TIP: Politicians will often have public events such as barbeques or all-candidate forums. We encourage you to attend. Also, during an election campaign one of the best places to talk to politicians is at your front door.
5. Attend an all-candidate debate and ask questions
During the provincial campaign, all-candidate forums are held in the community. They are a great opportunity for the general public to ask questions and bring important issues to the forefront. Find out where and when an event is being held in your community. Prepare a statement about what is important to you and ask candidates how they will support this.
Please call 204-943-6622 or email alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca to let us know if you’ve reached out to your MLA to discuss issues that affect family living with dementia.
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is also meeting with candidates to discuss the above priorities. Give us a call at 204-943-6622 if you want to know the response of the candidates in your area.
In the News
Links to election stories related to dementia?
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By 2031, 1.4 million Canadians will have dementia. That’s less than 20 years away.
On June 17, 2019, the Government of Canada released the country’s first-ever national dementia strategy: A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire. The strategy will address the overwhelming scale, impact and cost of dementia in Canada through three key objectives:
1. Prevent dementia,
2. Advance therapies and find a cure, and
3. Improve the quality of life of people with dementia and caregivers.
Click here for your guide to Canada’s National Dementia Strategy.
Provincial Election
Before Manitobans go to the polls on September 10, 2019, we want to open the dialogue and build a foundation for working together to implement this strategy with elected representatives post-election.
The Government of Manitoba’s response to the ongoing impacts of dementia must be in alignment with the Strategy and address the need to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers. Specifically we are asking the Government of Manitoba to:
Fund the Alzheimer Society’s First Link® Program
short blurb goes here
Click here to watch “Kerri’s Story” — a powerful video that shows how important it is for families to connect with the Alzheimer Society for support.
Increase Investment in Homecare Resources
short blurb goes here
Click here to watch Sylvia deVlaming describe the importance of homecare resources for families living with dementia.
Provide Education and Training for Professional Health Care Staff
short blurb goes here with link to Gavin’s video.
Click here to watch Gavin Scott explain the importance of dementia training for personal care home staff and how it affects him personally in the care of his wife Beverly, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Become an Advocate
We need you to raise your voice and help advocate for families living with dementia. Here are some things you can do to help.
1. Talk to your friends and family
By talking to your friends and family about these issues, you can encourage others to become involved. Share with others what you know and tell them how they can support the need to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers.
2. Write a letter to candidates in your riding asking them to support these issues
A personal letter explaining why you see a need to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers is a great way to tell your candidate why these issues are important to you and to get our message across.
3. Talk to canvassing candidates in your neighborhood
When candidates show up at your door, use this opportunity to express why a need to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers is important for you. Talk about your personal experience and ask candidates whether they will support the three priorities stated above.
4. Request a one-on-one meeting with your candidate
As the election draws closer, arranging face time with a candidate will become more challenging. Try to find a convenient time to meet them at their campaign office. In the event that you are able to meet with your local candidate, here are some suggestions to help you prepare for the meeting:
- Make an appointment – contact the person by email and follow up with a call
- Be punctual, polite and patient
- Introduce yourself, your organization and your issues
- Be prepared, but don’t overwhelm
- Talk, but also listen
- Send a thank you message
TIP: Politicians will often have public events such as barbeques or all-candidate forums. We encourage you to attend. Also, during an election campaign one of the best places to talk to politicians is at your front door.
5. Attend an all-candidate debate and ask questions
During the provincial campaign, all-candidate forums are held in the community. They are a great opportunity for the general public to ask questions and bring important issues to the forefront. Find out where and when an event is being held in your community. Prepare a statement about what is important to you and ask candidates how they will support this.
Please call 204-943-6622 or email alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca to let us know if you’ve reached out to your MLA to discuss issues that affect family living with dementia.
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is also meeting with candidates to discuss the above priorities. Give us a call at 204-943-6622 if you want to know the response of the candidates in your area.
In the News
Links to election stories related to dementia?
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A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire. The strategy will address the overwhelming scale, impact and cost of dementia in Canada through three key objectives: 1. Prevent dementia,
2. Advance therapies and find a cure, and
3. Improve the quality of life of people with dementia and caregivers.
Click here for your guide to Canada's National Dementia Strategy.
Provincial Election
Before Manitobans go to the polls on September 10, 2019, we want to open the dialogue and build a foundation for working together to implement this strategy with elected representatives post-election. The Government of Manitoba’s response to the ongoing impacts of dementia must be in alignment with the Strategy and address the need to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers. Specifically we are asking the Government of Manitoba to:
Fund the Alzheimer Society's First Link® Program
short blurb goes here
Click here to watch "Kerri's Story" -- a powerful video that shows how important it is for families to connect with the Alzheimer Society for support.
Increase Investment in Homecare Resources
short blurb goes here Click here to watch Sylvia deVlaming describe the importance of homecare resources for families living with dementia.
Provide Education and Training for Professional Health Care Staff
short blurb goes here with link to Gavin's video. Click here to watch Gavin Scott explain the importance of dementia training for personal care home staff and how it affects him personally in the care of his wife Beverly, diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Become an Advocate
We need you to raise your voice and help advocate for families living with dementia. Here are some things you can do to help.
1. Talk to your friends and family By talking to your friends and family about these issues, you can encourage others to become involved. Share with others what you know and tell them how they can support the need to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers.
2. Write a letter to candidates in your riding asking them to support these issues A personal letter explaining why you see a need to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers is a great way to tell your candidate why these issues are important to you and to get our message across.
3. Talk to canvassing candidates in your neighborhood When candidates show up at your door, use this opportunity to express why a need to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers is important for you. Talk about your personal experience and ask candidates whether they will support the three priorities stated above.
4. Request a one-on-one meeting with your candidate As the election draws closer, arranging face time with a candidate will become more challenging. Try to find a convenient time to meet them at their campaign office. In the event that you are able to meet with your local candidate, here are some suggestions to help you prepare for the meeting:
- Make an appointment – contact the person by email and follow up with a call
- Be punctual, polite and patient
- Introduce yourself, your organization and your issues
- Be prepared, but don’t overwhelm
- Talk, but also listen
- Send a thank you message
TIP: Politicians will often have public events such as barbeques or all-candidate forums. We encourage you to attend. Also, during an election campaign one of the best places to talk to politicians is at your front door.
5. Attend an all-candidate debate and ask questions During the provincial campaign, all-candidate forums are held in the community. They are a great opportunity for the general public to ask questions and bring important issues to the forefront. Find out where and when an event is being held in your community. Prepare a statement about what is important to you and ask candidates how they will support this.
Please call 204-943-6622 or email alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca to let us know if you've reached out to your MLA to discuss issues that affect family living with dementia. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is also meeting with candidates to discuss the above priorities. Give us a call at 204-943-6622 if you want to know the response of the candidates in your area. In the News
Links to election stories related to dementia?
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