Take action: Write to your candidate about dementia.

Personal stories are powerful. Join us and share your story with your candidate to let them know why they should prioritise dementia this election.

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When talking about your personal experience, keep it short and succinct.
Click within the text box below to customize your letter. We recommend starting the letter with one of the prompts below and including the rest of the text as you see fit.

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Try starting your comments in one of the following ways that best reflect your situation:

As a person living with dementia, I’ve experienced…[write a few words on your experiences with stigma, receiving a diagnosis or accessing the support you need in your community].
As a caregiver to my [partner/parent/friend, etc.], I’ve experienced…[write a few words on how stigma, seeking a diagnosis or accessing support for the person you care for has affected you both].
As an advocate for people affected by dementia, I would like to see…[share a few words on how your personal or professional experiences have motivated you to help address stigma and advocate for improved dementia care].

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Dear [recipient position will autofill here] [recipient name will autofill here],

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I live in your riding and in this year’s provincial election, I would like to see your party identify dementia as a priority.

Approximately 85,000 people in British Columbia are currently living with dementia, a number that is expected to grow to almost a quarter-million by 2050. Dementia is a critical issue to me and the 51 per cent of British Columbians recently polled who say that they are more likely to vote for a party with a dementia strategy.

A meaningful strategy would address challenges facing people affected by dementia today and prepare the province for the increasing need.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. and I are asking all B.C. political parties and their candidates to commit to a funded dementia strategy, which includes the following priorities: Helping breakdown stigma and social isolation; Improving the diagnosis experience by establishing a clear dementia clinical pathway and attracting more geriatricians; and ensuring the right care is available at the right time. You can read more about the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s recommendations at BCVotesDementia.ca.

I look forward to hearing from you about your party’s plan to address this important issue if elected.

Sincerely,
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