Ontario not ready for surge in Alzheimer’s cases

Model of a human brain. Robina Weermeijer | Unsplash

By Sladjana Tamindzic and James Munroe

Posted June 13, 2023 4:40 pm.

Last Updated June 13, 2023 4:53 pm.

There appears to be hope yet in life-altering treatment for those with Alzheimer’s.

Health Canada has approved a new test to detect the brain-damaging disease, but the Ontario government is not ready to roll out screenings and therapies in a timely and effective manner.

CityNews 680’s Sladjana Tamindzic and James Munroe spoke with the CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, Cathy Barrick, to learn more.

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