Mr. Speaker, every year in January the Alzheimer Society organizes an Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
In order to shine the light on neurocognitive disorders and the impact they have on people, let us listen to the voice of the people with the disease and their families, as well as caregivers and health care professionals, particularly during this pandemic when they are more isolated than ever. Let us consider the example of Lyne, a human resources professional who was not prepared to become a caregiver when her husband Yves was diagnosed at the young age of 63.
Life does not stop because of Alzheimer's. The maintenance of social connections and stimulating daily activities are vital in helping people retain their place in the community. Awareness is the first step in combatting judgment and discrimination, strengthening human rights, effecting policy change and doing anything else that might help people with neurocognitive disorders.
We have a duty to remember all victims and their families so that they are not forgotten.