Provincial Election 2024

Raise your voice to let the election candidates know why dementia is an important issue for you, your family and your community.

Dark blue background with white text that reads "Dementia must be a priority for our next government"

The provincial election in New Brunswick is on October 21, 2024, and we want candidates to prioritize dementia. Over 12,000 people in New Brunswick currently live with dementia, a number that is expected to nearly double by 2050. New Brunswick urgently needs a dementia strategy to ensure the province is able to address existing and anticipated challenges.

The Alzheimer Society of NB is advocating for 4 Key Dementia Care Priorities:

  1. Fully Funded Dementia Strategy & Action Plan
    Comprehensive support for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and caregiver training. A strong provincial dementia strategy can improve diagnosis, support caregivers, fund community programs, and address the unique needs of younger people with dementia.
  2. Implement Long-Term Care System Report Recommendations
    Enact recommendations for better long-term care conditions.
  3. Increase Investments in Community Supports and Programs
    Expand funding for programs for those with a diagnosis of dementia such as adult day programs, respite care, and in-home supports, as well as support and education programs for their care partners.
  4. Review Policies for Young Onset Dementia
    Improve policies and create programs for those diagnosed before age 65.

Read our full campaign summary here.

Help Advocate For Improved Dementia Support in NB   

Here are some ways you can raise your voice and help advocate for improved dementia supports and services:

1. Write an email or letter to candidates in your riding. Download our letter template to help you get started.

2. Talk to canvassing candidates at your door.

3. Request a one-on-one meeting with your candidates.

4. Attend an all-candidate debate and ask questions.

5. Spread the word by sharing with family and friends.

6. Vote and help others to voting stations.

Download our tip sheet to learn more about our election priorities and how you can help.

The Parties’ Response To Our Priorities

We sent each political party a letter outlining our priorities for improved dementia supports in New Brunswick and asked them how they would address each issue. You can read their responses by clicking the links below.

Accessibility For All Voters

We’re encouraging people living with dementia and their care partners to get out and vote! Elections New Brunswick’s accessibility services and voting options can make it easier to cast those ballots.

Visit the Elections NB website to learn about accessible voting methods you can take advantage of this election season.