BC Place lights up in advance of World Alzheimer's Day
September 20th, 2019
BC Place will light up blue today in advance of World Alzheimer's Day on Saturday, September 21st.
The number of Canadians with dementia is rising sharply. As of today, there are over half a million Canadians living with dementia - plus about 25,000 new cases diagnosed every year. By 2031, that number is expected to rise to 937,000, an increase of 66 per cent.
To learn more, visit www.alzheimerbc.org.
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Duncan Blomfield
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Tel: (604) 661-7360 Email: DBlomfield@bcpavco.com