September has been a milestone month for the NIA as we celebrated our 10th anniversary and gathered to reflect on a decade of advancing research, policy, public awareness and education to improve the lives of older Canadians. When the NIA launched in 2016, we had an ambitious vision to help Canada better prepare for an […]

An estimated 772,000 Canadians are currently living with dementia — and the true number may be significantly higher. Nearly two-thirds (61.7%) of people living with dementia globally are undiagnosed, estimating that up to 2 million people could be living with dementia in Canada today. There is an urgent need to help Canadians recognize concerning changes, […]

This September marks a particularly meaningful moment for the NIA as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, the NIA has advanced research, informed public policy and brought people together around a shared goal: to build a Canada where older adults feel valued, included, supported, and better prepared to age with confidence.   In […]