About the survey
In October 2011 the Alzheimer Society commissioned a nationally representative online survey to determine how long people wait after noticing symptoms before seeing a doctor; their reasons for not seeking a diagnosis and their awareness of the benefits of an early diagnosis.
958 Canadian caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia responded to the survey. The survey focused on their knowledge of the warning signs of dementia and their willingness to seek a diagnosis.
