The federal Liberal government is unveiling a national strategy on dementia today.

The announcement is being made by Federal Health Minister, Ginette Petitpas Taylor.

Beginning this year, Ottawa will be investing $50 million over the next five years towards this new strategy.

It will focus on prevention, raising awareness, fighting the stigma attached to the disease, and risk reduction among other initiatives.

Libby Speaks with Jane Meadus, Barrister and Solicitor at the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly as well as Alzheimer Society of Canada’s CEO, Pauline Tardif

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