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Chapter History   

The first support group for Alzheimer caregivers in Cambridge began in 1980 at the Golden Years Nursing Home. In 1988, two family members began to explore the possibility of this group becoming a Chapter within the Alzheimer Association of Ontario, and this dream became a reality in 1991 when we officially received non-profit, charitable status. 

Currently, there are 38 other local chapters, ten provincial and one national organization dedicated to supporting those affected by Alzheimer Disease and related dementia. Although chapters work closely together, we are all independently governed and managed.

Current and Projected Need

Today, the need for support is greater than ever. National statistics show that:

• Half a million Canadians have Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia.
    

• 1 in 11 over the age of 65 have Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia.
    

• In Canada, on average a new person develops dementia every 5 minutes.

• In under 20 years, this rate is expected to increase to every 2 minutes.

• Within 25 years, 1.1 million individuals are expected to be afflicted with Alzheimer Disease.

Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.  We can, however, delay the progression of the disease, as well as provide education and support.  Click to find out how you can help.

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