National Dementia Strategy - Carp Faces

National Dementia Strategy

Adopt and Fully Fund a National Dementia Strategy

Provide timely and affordable access to cognitive assessments. Support dementia-friendly care at home, in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Increase funding for adult day programs and social supports for persons with dementia and their caregivers. Build sector capacity in the areas of neurodegenerative diseases and aging.

CARP members tell us…

66% are concerned about dementia or loss of cognitive abilities

86% worry about their ability to access dementia supports

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99% support access to day and respite programs for caregivers

Join the Fight

CARP calls for a paradigm shift in dementia care so that patients and their families can better manage their needs.