Why focus on women’s brain health?
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Over the age of 65, women are diagnosed with dementia twice as often as men.
70%
of family caregivers are women.
80%
of paid caregivers are women.
The Dementia Society launched The Women’s Mind Matters initiative to explore the impacts of dementia on women and has been at the forefront raising awareness of women’s brain health and risks for dementia. This webinar series aims to sensitize audiences to the risks of dementia inherent to women, and to share hopeful news and practical tips about preventive measures to reduce the risk of 40% of dementias.
Diagnosis of Dementia
Worldwide, the rate of dementia doubles every 5 years after the age of 65, with increasing prevalence after the age of 80.
500,000+ Canadians living with dementia today.
124,000 Canadians diagnosed with dementia every year.
24,000 people living with dementia in Ottawa and Renfrew County.
65% of Canadians diagnosed with dementia over the age of 65 are women.
Caregiving to Persons Living with Dementia
1 in 5 Canadians have experience caring for someone living with dementia.
On average a caregiver to a person living with dementia contributes 26 hours a week on care.
Unpaid female caregivers experience more stress than male caregivers.
What do people have to say about Women's Mind Matters?
Women's Mind Matters is an ongoing initiative and more presentations are to come.
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Want to continue your learning?
Check out our New Dementia Learning Hub! This online resource provides free and accessible courses that can be completed at your own pace.
