Policy and advocacy publications
One of the things we do at the Alzheimer Society of Ontario is work with people living with dementia, care partners, healthcare professionals, partner organizations and others to identify gaps in dementia care and bring forward practical solutions.
Sometimes that means examining whether Ontario is ready for a new generation of Alzheimer’s treatments. Sometimes it means asking why something as fundamental as sleep can still be so difficult to address in dementia care. Across this work is a common goal: to better understand where the system is falling short, and help identify practical ways forward.
The publications collected on this page reflect that work. They include reports and recommendations developed by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, contributions made alongside our partners, and selected work helping shape the conversation about dementia care in Ontario and across Canada.
Featured publications
From readiness to access: Building equitable access to Alzheimer’s disease-modifying therapies in Canada
Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 2026 | Expert roundtable report
Developed following the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s 2026 roundtable at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in London, UK. The report builds on Closing the Gap and examines what is now required to move from Health Canada approval toward timely and equitable access to disease-modifying therapies in Canada.
Dementia and Sleep Roundtable Report: Improving Insomnia Care for Older Adults
Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 2026 | Expert roundtable report
Developed following a roundtable held as part of the third annual Older Adult Insomnia Symposium, this report examines gaps in insomnia care for older adults, with particular attention to people living with dementia and care partners.
From community to policy: A frontline model for dementia assessment and brain health
Alzheimer Society of Ontario and partners, 2026 | Peer-reviewed article, Frontiers in Dementia
This peer-reviewed article examines a community-based model for cognitive assessment and brain health developed through work by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, Ontario Brain Institute, and partners. It considers how frontline service delivery, cognitive assessment, real-world data, and health-system planning can be connected to improve dementia care and inform policy.
Closing the Gap: Strategies to Ready Canada’s Health System for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatments
Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 2025 | Expert roundtable report
Developed from an Alzheimer Society of Ontario expert roundtable on disease-modifying therapies, Closing the Gap examines the barriers Canada must address to prepare its health system for a new generation of Alzheimer’s treatments. The report identifies challenges related to timely diagnosis, healthcare capacity, system navigation, diagnostics and biomarker testing, data, public awareness and care partner supports.
Reports and thought leadership
Dementia and The Path Forward
Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 2023 | Policy paper
Examines Ontario’s evolving Ontario Health Team model and makes the case for dementia to be incorporated into integrated care pathways and prioritized in future Ministry of Health policy.
Roadmap Towards a Renewed Ontario Dementia Strategy
Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 2022 | Policy report and recommendations
Developed with a panel of 21 experts in dementia care, including clinicians, researchers, sector advocates, and people with lived experience. The Roadmap sets out 77 recommendations spanning the continuum of dementia care, from risk reduction and diagnosis to community supports and long-term care.