Most people living with dementia remain at home, supported by spouses, children and friends. Yet, traditional funding and research have focused largely on institutional care in the later stages of the disease. This leaves a troubling gap for those in the earlier stages, who are navigating daily life with dementia while still living in their communities.
The Dementia Care Pathways Project is working to close that gap. Announced this fall, the multi-year initiative is designed to transform dementia care in Alberta, focusing on early diagnosis, coordinated clinical care and stronger community supports.
Led by University of Alberta researchers Dr. Adrian Wagg and Dr. Holly Symonds-Brown, the project is supported by a $1 million grant from Alberta’s Primary Care Innovation Fund, alongside early funding from the University Hospital Foundation and donors who believe in building a brighter future for dementia care.
