Every January, the Alzheimer Society promotes Alzheimer Awareness Month in Canada. The Alzheimer Society of Suroît joins forces with the Fédération québécoise des Sociétés Alzheimer (FQSA) to convey an essential message: “Alzheimer's disease: The earlier you know, the less it's too late”. The aim of this campaign is to raise public awareness of the importance of taking action as soon as the first signs of neurocognitive disorders appear.

Signs that deserve our attention

Up to 50% of people living with a neurocognitive disorder are diagnosed at too advanced a stage of the disease, depriving them of the support available early on. These signs can reveal the early stages of the disease: difficulty retaining new information, temporal or spatial confusion, misplacing objects in unfamiliar places. 

Seeing a doctor early on can make all the difference. Early diagnosis offers a number of advantages: it helps identify the cause of symptoms, and provides access to resources for maintaining a good quality of life.

A new platform to support you

The Fédération québécoise des Sociétés Alzheimer is proud to announce the launch of www.enparlertot.ca, a website dedicated to informing Quebecers who are concerned about their cognitive health. The site offers tools for recognizing early warning signs, advice on preparing for a medical consultation, as well as information on Alzheimer's disease.

Knowledge is power to act

Today, 170,000 people in Quebec live with a neurocognitive disorder. By 2050, this figure could exceed 360,000.

The Alzheimer Society of Suroît estimates that there are over 8,000 people living with a major neurocognitive disorder in the Suroît region.By contacting the Alzheimer Society of Suroît at 1-877-773-0303, people living with the disease and their loved ones can access information to help them live better with the disease, as well as support to break the isolation, training to better accompany sufferers and details about respite services, at home or in a group.