Dementia Is Surging in Canada: Risk Factors, Prevention & Treatment
Note: This episode is for information and discussion only — it’s not medical advice. If you’re concerned about symptoms or care options, speak with a qualified healthcare professional.
Dementia is rising fast in Canada — and for Paul Micucci, this conversation is personal. In this episode of True Patriot Love, Paul sits down with resident psychotherapist Sim Chhabra to unpack what’s happening, what current treatment can (and can’t) do, and what families can start thinking about now.
Paul shares his family’s experience caring for his mother through Lewy body dementia, and together they break down why the numbers are climbing, how dementia impacts caregivers, and the practical, evidence-based risk factors that may reduce risk over time — including sleep, exercise, blood pressure, hearing/vision health, stress, isolation, and more.
They also discuss the difference between reactive care vs. proactive care, how lifestyle changes can be layered without overwhelm, and emerging approaches people are hearing more about (including neurofeedback) as part of broader brain-health planning.
In this episode:
– Why dementia is becoming a bigger national issue
– Lewy body dementia vs. Alzheimer’s and other forms
– What “treatment” looks like today (and the limits)
– The risk factors you can control vs. can’t control
– Sleep, stress, isolation, movement, and long-game prevention
– Caregiving realities and what families should plan for
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