As January winds down, the local Alzheimer Society is reminding that it is Alzheimer Awareness Month.
First Link Coordinator Chris Rask explains individuals and organizations are encouraged to learn more about dementia and its impact on Canadians.
While she notes Alzheimers is the most common form of dementia, Rask says it's a broader term, with signs including memory loss, difficulty with day-to-day tasks, language or communication problems, misplacing things, loss of initiative or interest in things including friends, and changes in mood, behaviour, or personality.
Anyone wanting more information about dementia - or seeking support - is encouraged to call the local Alzheimer Society office at 705-856-0000.