New Report:
Canada transformed cancer and stroke care by creating strong national coordinating bodies—we must do the same for dementia.
Without leadership, clear targets, and accountability, innovation remains siloed and families are left behind. It's time to close the gap with coordinated, nationwide action.
What People Are Saying:
“Mind the Gap is a powerful and timely report that brings advocacy to the forefront of Canada’s dementia conversation. It reflects the reality faced by too many today and we are proud to stand behind its call for change.”
“The Mind the Gap report lays bare the pressing gaps in dementia care. Its recommendations align with what we hear every day from people living with dementia and their care partners: the system must do better. We applaud the Brainwell Institute's significant efforts to bring evidence and urgency to closing these gaps.”
"Mind the Gap is a resounding message to uphold the rights and dignity of persons living with dementia. It lays out practical solutions for a coordinated, person-centred system of care—one that reflects the values of equity, inclusion, and respect that we collectively strive to advance."
“This report reinforces what caregivers across Canada experience every day: siloed services and system gaps. Mind the Gap is a clear, evidence-informed call to embed caregivers in coordinated care solutions.”
“The voices of people affected by Huntington disease are often missing from broader dementia conversations. The Mind the Gap report makes space for those voices and calls for real systems change. We’re proud to stand alongside others working to build a more inclusive and responsive dementia care system in Canada.”
“The Mind the Gap report highlights what families in our community know all too well: dementia care in Canada is not built for everyone. People with Down syndrome, who often develop dementia at a younger age, are frequently left out of planning and services. We support this report’s call for inclusive, equitable, and coordinated dementia care that leaves no one behind.”
"Mind the Gap is a resounding message to uphold the rights and dignity of persons living with dementia. It lays out practical solutions for a coordinated, person-centred system of care—one that reflects the values of equity, inclusion, and respect that we collectively strive to advance."
“Mind the Gap is a powerful call to action to connect the dots in dementia care across Canada. With CABHI's commitment to advancing knowledge and innovations to improve care coordination and navigation, we are thrilled to support this bold vision across the ecosystem.”
"At Bruyère Health, we believe dementia care must be person-centred, coordinated, and grounded in compassion. The Mind the Gap report offers a practical and necessary vision for how we can get there together. It reflects the lived experience of patients and care partners—and demands action.”
“With a growing and aging population, dementia care is one of the greatest health and social policy challenges facing Canada. The Mind the Gap report highlights the urgent need for sustainable, coordinated solutions that can scale. The NIA supports this timely and important work.”
"People living with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions deserve timely, integrated, and compassionate care. The Mind the Gap report offers a clear, actionable roadmap to help achieve this vision, and we are proud to stand in support of its recommendations."
