This is part 2 of our Aging Vibrantly episode on raising awareness on the issue of dementia in Canada.

We are honoured to be joined with 3 esteemed guests; Dr. Samir Sinha, Dr. Jane Rylett and Claire Webster, who share their wealth of knowledge in research; policy and practice to help us better understand Dementia.

Dementia significantly impacts the lives of many Canadians, particularly for older adults and their caregivers. That's why this episode is so important. Canadians of all ages need to be knowledgeable about dementia, have access to information and support to lower their risk and acknowledge their role in combating the stigma surrounding dementia.

We continue our conversation on the role of care partners and how we can empower, support and prepare individuals for their caregiver journey so they have access to education, resources, and skills to care for a person living with dementia.

We then discuss the actions that individuals, communities and governments can take to not only delay or prevent dementia, but also improve the quality of life for those living with dementia.

Please enjoy, Part 2 of our Podcast on Dementia in Canada: Awareness, Risks and Reality.

Until next time - Stay Vibrant!

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Episode Resources :

Websites:

National Institute on Ageing www.niageing.ca

Carecrosswalk Inc. https://www.carecrosswalk.com

McGill Universityhttps://www.mcgill.ca/dementia

Robarts Research Institute at Western University https://www.robarts.ca/research/scientists/rylett_jane.html

CIHR Institute of Aging https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/8671.html

Reports :

National Institute on Aging (NIA) Report: Adressing Dementia in Canada: Raising Awareness, Challenging Stigma and Reducing Our Risk

Canada's National Dementia Strategy Alzheimer Society of Canada: Navigating the Path Forward for Dementia in Canada: The Landmark Study

Alzheimer Society of Canada: The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada: The Landmark Study Report #2

The World Alzheimer Report 2021: Journey through the diagnosis of dementia The World Alzheimer Report 2022: Life after diagnosis: Navigating treatment, care and support

Resources :

NIA Webinar: Addressing Dementia in Canada: Raising Awareness, Challenging Stigma and Reducing Our Risk Infographic: Dementia in Canada Including Alzheimer disease. Government of Canada (2024)

McGill Cares Webcastwww.mcgill.ca/dementia/resources/mcgill-cares-webcasts

Dementia Companion Guide (available in 14 languages) https://www.mcgill.ca/dementia/resources/dementia-your-companion-guide

Dementia Education for Care PartnersFree online course that consists of ten self-guided modules. It includes expert advice, shared experiences from participants, and solutions to the challenges of being a care partner in the context of dementia. https://www.mcgill.ca/dementia/resources/dementia-education-care-partners

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About our Guests :

Dr. Samir Sinha is a Geriatrician and Clinician Scientist at Sinai Health System and the University Health Network in Toronto, a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, the Director of Health Policy Research at Toronto Metropolitan University's National Institute on Ageing, as well as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and the Royal Society of Medicine.

Dr. Sinha is a highly regarded international expert in the care of older adults. As a current member of its Ministerial Advisory Board on Dementia he helped to develop Canada's National Dementia Strategy and recently led the successful development of Canada's new National Long-Term Care Services Standard. ___

Dr. Jane Rylett is a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Western Ontario and scientist in translational Neurosciences Group at the Robarts Research Institute. She was appointed as the Scientific Director of the Canadian Institute of Health Research's Institute of Aging in August 2019 and is an elected fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. She is the past Chair of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Western University.

She is a cellular and molecular neurobiologist studying the consequences of age-related changes in brain and neurodegenerative diseases and recognized internationally for her contributions in the studies on cholinergic neurobiology and Alzheimer disease and has worked within the Alzheimer community for many years. ___

Claire Webster is a Certified Dementia Care Consultant and Certified Professional consultant on Aging, and a conference speaker and educator in the field of caring for individuals living with Dementia. As a former care partner for her late mother who had Alzheimer Disease, Claire has lived experience on the impact of this illness on the person living with Dementia and the ripple effect on Family members.

Clair works in collaboration with the Division of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences at McGill University where she is the Founder and Ambassador of the McGill Dementia Education Program and McGill Cares, a webcast series designed to support family care partners. She is also the founding President of the Caregiver Crosswalk Inc., a consulting firm that provides education and support services to help individuals navi­gate the journey of Alzheimer's disease and dementia related illnesses.

She also is one of the McGill Senior Co-Editors of Alzheimer's Disease International's World Reports Alzheimer Report for both 2021 and 2022. She is a Member of the Government of Canada's Ministerial Advisory Board on Dementia.

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CREDITS:

Producer: Lisa Widdifield

Editor: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts

Co-Host: Tom Warner, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Advisory Committee,

Music: Redpath Audio

We want to thank HelpAge Canada for their financial support to produce this Season's podcast.

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