The committee was co-chaired by the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia (ASNS) and the Department of Health and Wellness (DHW). [...] Subsequent analysis of the input identified a number of common themes and issues of importance, including: • Access to reliable information • Increasing public awareness and understanding • Early diagnosis • Coordination of care and collaboration among health care providers • Importance of relationships between health care providers and clients/ families/caregivers • The significance of primary he [...] They are: • Ensuring access to timely, accurate diagnosis and appropriate care and support for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers • Enhancing health system capacity to provide coordinated dementia care and support that is person centred and culturally specific • Increasing awareness and understanding through evidence informed information and education Towards Understanding. [...] Health providers may not always have the needed skills to recognize the specific and unique needs of individuals and their caregivers and they may not be connected to credible information that can offer appropriate care and support. [...] Response • Develop an education campaign which will focus on: risk factors; benefits of a healthy lifestyle; physical activity; sources of information and support; the importance of a timely diagnosis and the ability to live well with dementia • Leverage the partnership between DHW and the Health Care Innovations Working Group to influence content and promote participation in a series of Pan-Canad
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