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[News] Concern rises over number of Canadian seniors going lost or missing due to dementia

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The number of older people reported missing in Canada is raising an alarm bell for advocates, who warn the problem will only get worse as the population ages and more people are diagnosed with dementia or cognitive impairments. While fewer older adults were reported missing during the COVID-19 pandemic, police forces in Quebec, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are among those that have seen an increase this year in missing people over the age of 60.

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  • Date

    Jan 09, 2024

  • By

    CTV News - Morgan Lowrie

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