The annual conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International will be held this weekend to look at the 36 million dementia patients. Around 1,500 delegates from around the world, including researchers, health professionals, family caregivers and dementia patients, are expected to be present at the meeting.

A plenary session called the public health agenda will deal with the increased number of dementia cases all over the world.

Mr. Wortmann, ADI Executive Director, a Federation of 70 Alzheimer’s group will speak to WHO to make dementia a top most health priority globally. Wortmann has advised government to develop national strategies in Canada specially to deal with the condition.

Approximately 36 million people are suffering with dementia worldwide, which is higher than the figure of HIV-AIDS patients. The population of dementia patients is more than the population of Canada and it is increasing at higher pace in West and developing countries.

Above all, the life expectancy is increasing in Asia and Latin Africa and hence dementia is also increasing. The dementia cases are expected to reach 115 million by 2050.

"The Rising Tide report of the Alzheimer Society of Canada clearly demonstrates the urgency for your country", said Wortmann.