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Dementia-focused Think-tank, dedicated to igniting change through research & action.

02/24/2026

The way we think about dementia doesn't always capture the full potential of treatment.

The last 2 decades have seen a lot of progress and innovation for dementia treatments, and we can only go up from this point.

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02/12/2026

We all know caregivers need more support through every stage of the journey.

Thanks for giving us the chance to discuss how to help caregivers, and ultimately, people living with dementia.

01/30/2026

Alzheimer’s is the most common forms of Dementia, and understanding the brain changes that occur for those impacted, can help collectively reduce stigma..

Save or share this with someone who needs to know about the signs and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Thank you

01/26/2026

Dementia doesn’t just affect one person — it affects families, caregivers, and communities.

Because there’s no clear, coordinated path to care, families are often left to manage on their own. That isolation builds shame and makes it harder to ask for help — and harder to build better systems.

This is why dementia deserves collective care and collective action.

01/21/2026

“Most of my adult life.”

Caregiving doesn’t happen in moments — it happens in years. In identities reshaped. In lives quietly rearranged. 💔

This powerful op-ed speaks to that reality and calls for change.
👉 Read it via the link in our story today.

01/15/2026

Caregiving for dementia is full of labour no one else sees: the way you absorb fear so your loved one doesn’t have to, the choices you make with a lump in your throat, the way you hold love and grief in the same breath 💔

You navigate fragmented services, re‑tell your story to yet another provider, and somehow still show up with tenderness✨️

And the quiet 11th thing, the one that rarely gets named: you do it all again tomorrow.

No caregiver should have to shoulder this alone or stitch together care in a system that doesn’t talk to itself. Dementia care coordination isn’t a luxury — it’s how we close the gaps our Mind the Gap report is calling out.

💜 If these words reflect someone you love, please save this post as a reminder that their labour matters, and share it to keep the need for coordinated dementia care front and centre.

12/19/2025

✨️ Just how much care do caregivers provide? What does it mean for the economy?

We often don't think about the economic impact that caregivers who leave the workforce to tend to loved ones with dementia, but it's time we do!

12/10/2025

🔐 Unlocking our brain health is the key to lowering dementia risk. 🧠💜

So how do we start? ✨️

12/02/2025

How is our healthcare system approaching patients with dementia?

Not how it should be.

Disengagement from life is absolutely not a treatment.

Saskia shares her insights with on how we should be dealing with dementia after diagnosis.

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10/31/2025

Last weekend, news broke that the first in a class of drugs to address the underlying cause of early disease - Leqembi- has just been conditionally approved.

This is a huge step forward in approaching diagnosis with hope, and for beginning to understand treatments, rather than disengagement.

Dr. Sivananthan had the chance to discuss this news in more detail with

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10/08/2025

When dementia progresses, planning isn’t just about paperwork — it’s about preparing for what matters most. 💜

This post is a gentle guide to help you look over the horizon — to understand what may come, and to make sure care aligns with comfort, dignity, and personal values.

Early conversations about care, including palliative care, can help families feel grounded and supported as needs change. 🌿

✨ Save this post as a resource to revisit — and remember, planning ahead is an act of love, not loss.

10/01/2025

📢 Dementia care in Canada 🇨🇦 deserves the same transformation we’ve seen in cancer and stroke care. 🧠💜 Right now, too many families are left navigating a system that isn’t built to support them.

If you’ve been impacted by dementia, your voice matters. Share your story through the form 🔗 in our bio to show policymakers that we must and build a system that reflects the needs and experiences of Canadians.

We’re deeply grateful to organizations across the country who have lent their voices and leadership in support of the Mind the Gap report's findings (brainwellinstitute.org/mindthegap).

Together, we can raise awareness and push for the change that people living with dementia and their care partners deserve. 🙏✨

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