MEDIA ADVISORY - Alzheimer Society applauds Motion 575 supporting Alzheimer's disease and dementia

TORONTO, May 27, 2015 /CNW/ -

WHERE:	House of Commons, Ottawa
WHEN:	Wednesday, May 27, 2015 – 5:30 pm
WHAT:	Comment on today's debate on M-575: Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
WHO:	Mimi Lowi-Young, CEO, Alzheimer Society of Canada, will be available in Toronto for commentary.
	The Alzheimer Society has asked the federal government for a Canadian Alzheimer's disease and Dementia Partnership. This Partnership would develop and implement a national dementia strategy built on five key components:

• Increasing research with better data sharing and collection
• Strengthening coordination and integration of care
• Improving knowledge and skills of health-care providers
• Expanding supports for family caregivers
• Increasing awareness of dementia and brain health promotion

Quote by Mimi Lowi-Young

"The Alzheimer Society commends this motion and welcomes any movement towards addressing the needs of all Canadians affected by dementia and its mounting toll on our economy and society. The Society will keep working with parliamentarians and government on this important issue. Better integrated care and research across the country is the only solution to changing the course of this disease and ensure those affected by it have the best possible quality of life and support."

About the Alzheimer Society

The Alzheimer Society is the leading nationwide health charity for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Active in communities across Canada, the Society offers help for today through our programs and services, and hope for tomorrow by funding research into the cause, prevention and a cure.

SOURCE Alzheimer Society of Canada

MEDIA CONTACT: Rosanne Meandro, Director, Media Relations, Direct: 416-847-8920, Mobile: [phone], [email protected], www.alzheimer.ca