Dementia is not a single disease but a group of conditions that affect memory, thinking, orientation, and judgment. Dementia gradually changes how a person interacts with the world, and one of the most challenging realities is the risk of becoming lost. Research and lived experience show a striking statistic: six in ten people with dementia become lost at some point, often without warning. This can happen during a familiar walk, a routine errand, or even inside a neighbourhoo

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a complex and often misunderstood group of neurodegenerative conditions that primarily affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Unlike more widely recognized dementias, FTD tends to emerge earlier in life and often alters personality, behavior, language, and emotional regulation. While there is currently no cure, a growing body of research suggests that creative expression—particularly through art—can offer meaningful benefits for i

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is one of the most misunderstood and under-recognized neurodegenerative diseases in Canada. For families, the journey to diagnosis is often long, confusing, and emotionally devastating. For medical professionals, it can be an uncomfortable clinical challenge; rare, complex, and lacking a single definitive diagnostic test during life. But that discomfort cannot become inaction. If we are to truly support patients and families living with FTD, we m