While it is usually normal, excessive memory slips might be a sign of dementia — a disease that hundreds of thousands of Canadians are living with.
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This is why World Alzheimer’s Month is observed globally every September — a time reserved to raise awareness.
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“It’s very important to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease in the Canadian population,” said neurologist, Dr. Paolo Vitali. “It’s really a disease that affects a lot of people, unfortunately… I think it’s important for me and for professionals working in this field to help people recognize the first symptoms,” he added. “And to treat them appropriately as soon as possible.”
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