The National Institute on Ageing Launches First of Three Dementia Reports and New Public Education Campaign
Just days after World Alzheimer’s Awareness Day (September 21), the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is releasing a new report, Addressing Dementia in Canada: Current Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in Improving Public Awareness, Reducing the Risk and Challenging Stigma Related to Dementia. This report underscores the urgent need for more coordinated, comprehensive strategies to tackle one of the country’s fastest-growing health challenges.
Already, 74% of Canadian adults know someone who has or had dementia—highlighting its widespread impact. Approximately 500,000 older adults were diagnosed in 2023/24, and close to 772,000 Canadians may be living with dementia in 2025. With an ageing population, that number could reach 1.7 million by 2050, alongside 1 million care partners.
The good news is that there are many things Canadians can do to reduce their risk and prevent or delay getting dementia.
