Experiences of Dementia in South Asian Communities in Canada

There are more than 2.6 million South Asian people in Canada. As Statistics Canada has noted, this sector is “very diverse in terms of ethnic or cultural origins, mother tongue and religion.”  

Dementia research and services for people in diverse South Asian communities in Canada are growing — with the vast majority of these initiatives being driven by and innovated by community members themselves.

And more of these types of services and research projects are needed.

Join us online November 22 for a free, introductory conversation on this important topic.

Speakers confirmed so far include: 

• Navneet Dhillon, Director – Health Projects, Indus Community Services, which offers specialized care for clients with dementia-related illnesses, among other services
• Navjot Gill, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Waterloo, whose research explores experiences of South Asian Canadians living with dementia and their care partners
• Sandeep Lachhar, Project Manager – Health Projects, Indus Community Services, which offers specialized care for clients with dementia-related illnesses, among other services
• Bhavini Patel, Caregiver and Advocate, who is on the CEO’s Advisory Group at Ontario Caregiver Organization, and who also participates in other groups

This talk is part of the Dementia Talks! Canada series. This series is produced in partnership by Alzheimer Society of Canada and Brain Canada, two of Canada’s largest brain-focused nonprofits.

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