Alzheimer’s disease and awareness
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and with it the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan is hosting several events to raise awareness and support those affected by the disease.
Laura Erickson, first link coordinator with the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, said the importance of this month is showing those affected by the disease that they have a support system with members focused on fundraising and awareness.
“I think it’s because unless you’re impacted by this disease, people often try to just ignore,” Erickson said.
“The awareness month is to say ‘Hey, this is happening to people.’ I think it’s something like 19,000 people in Saskatchewan that are living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. By 2038 it’s going to be something like 28,000.”