The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada: The Landmark Study Report #2

A new report released by the Alzheimer Society of Canada on January 22, 2024, highlights the diversity of people living with dementia in Canada with four main categories – Dementia and Indigenous Peoples, Ethnic and Racial Diversity of People Affected by Dementia, Sex and Gender Differences in Dementia and Young Onset Dementia: Distinct Challenges.

The Landmark Study: The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada is the second of three volumes detailing the demographic, social and economic impact of dementia in Canada. This is one of the first Canadian studies that seeks to better understand the many faces of dementia and find equitable solutions for future dementia challenges, so that no one is left behind.

Download a PDF of the Landmark Study's second report, The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada, here. Disponible aussi en français.

Download a provincial data report for The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada here.

Nova Scotia-specific findings from the report include:

• The number of people living with dementia in Nova Scotia is expected to increase by 87% from 2020 to 2050 – with nearly 30,000 people likely to be living with dementia by 2050.
• By 2050, the number of people of Asian origin living with dementia in Nova Scotia is expected to increase by nearly 700%.
• By 2050, the number of Indigenous Peoples living with dementia in Nova Scotia is expected to increase by over 200%.
• By 2050, the number of People of African Descent living with dementia in Nova Scotia is expected to increase by over 100%.
• By 2050, the number of females living with dementia will continue to outnumber males 2:1

Learn more about inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility at the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia here.