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The Chief Executive Officer of the Alzheimer Society of Canada says a recent survey around dementia and assisted dying oversimplifies complicated decisions around end of life care.
Narrative Research conducted the survey which showed three quarters of people polled are in favour of allowing medical assistance as an end-of-life option.
Pauline Tardif welcomes the conversation about choices for people living with dementia but stresses the issue is too complicated to be properly discussed in a stand-alone survey.
Tardif says their organization can help by providing respite programs and support groups.
She notes support services are also available for caregivers.
Tardif adds both levels of senior government have a role to play.
She says additional support is needed for families, clients, caregivers and research.
Tardif notes challenges on health care, workplaces and the economy won’t go away without additional investments.
To read the complete statement from the Alzheimer Society, visit https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/files/national/media-centre/maid%20statement.oct2019.eng_.pdf
