Speaking just for myself, I would prefer the term dementia. I feel that labels are useful, but they do change over time. Since dementia is a broad category, it makes sense to call the bill dementias rather than Alzheimer and dementias.
November 17th, 2016 / 9:55 a.m.
Chairperson, Health Committee, Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of British Columbia
Speaking just for myself, I would prefer the term dementia. I feel that labels are useful, but they do change over time. Since dementia is a broad category, it makes sense to call the bill dementias rather than Alzheimer and dementias.
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