Alberta Dementia Strategy and Action Plan
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is working to advance the goals of the Alberta Dementia Strategy and Action Plan.
- Read the Alberta Dementia Strategy and Action Plan to learn more.
- The Alberta Dementia Strategy and Action Plan: Progress Report provides details of specific initiatives, achievements and stories of impact.
Alberta Dementia Strategy and Action Plan (ADSAP)
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories was a key participant in the development of the Strategy and Action Plan and is now leading some of its actions. Here is how we are supporting the ADSAP:
We are:
- Expanding dementia support to rural and remote communities through tailored initiatives,
- Promoting ‘dementia-inclusive’ communities,
- Developing and piloting a dementia awareness program for Alberta employers,
- Advocating to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with a dementia diagnosis,
- Promoting education and raising awareness about dementia,
- Providing strategies to reduce the risk of dementia and
- Leading a brain health awareness campaign (on social media).