Mr. Speaker, for many families across Canada, Alzheimer's is not an abstract illness; it is a daily reality, lived in small moments and carried by loved ones who show up with patience and care. January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time to wear the forget-me-not as a symbol of hope, and a time to recognize the more than 750,000 Canadians living with dementia and the millions of family members and caregivers who walk alongside them every day. Alzheimer's affects far more than memory; it touches relationships, independence and dignity.
I want to praise the vital work of the Alzheimer's societies across Canada that provide support, education and advocacy for people living with dementia and for those who care for them. As our population ages, this issue will touch more families. This is why awareness, research and compassionate care matter now more than ever.
To everyone living with Alzheimer's and to the caregivers and advocates beside them, I say that we see them, we value them and we will keep working to support them.