January has officially been proclaimed Alzheimer Awareness Month in Timmins.
Timmins Mayor George Pirie was joined by Alzheimer Society Timmins-Porcupine executive director Tracy Koskamp-Bergeron as well as other employees to make the proclamation and raise a flag at city hall.
According to the Alzheimer Society, more than 500,000 Canadians are living with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. In less than 15 years, that number is expected to almost double.
You can read stories of people living with dementia and get tips on how to end the stigma, along with other resources here.
In Timmins, the organization is also celebrating its grand opening in a new location this month.
It is now located in the lower level of the 101 Mall, 38 Pine St. N. Unit 107A. There is a celebration planned Jan. 16 from 1 - 3 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 1:15 p.m. For more information, call 705-268-4554 or email [email protected].
