September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and a striking statistic is highlighting just how many Manitobans are being affected by dementia.

More than 20-thousand people in the province are currently living with dementia — with about nine Manitobans developing it every day.

Alzheimer Society of Manitoba CEO Erin Crawford says the number shows the disease is already affecting people all around us.
 

Crawford also discusses warning signs, misconceptions surrounding dementia and why it isn’t simply a normal part of aging.

Hear the full conversation on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.