Light it up Blue in January

January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and we encourage residents to Light it Up Blue to show their support for people living with dementia.

Help the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County break the stigma about dementia and learn more about local resources offered and ways to support families impacted in our community.

By 2030, researchers project that nearly 1 million people in Canada could be living with dementia. In Simcoe County, there are already 11,500 residents living with dementia - many of whom are supported by the Alzheimer Society.

According to a recent Leger poll, more than half of Canadians surveyed are worried about developing Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, and two-thirds would worry about losing their independence if diagnosed.

Even more troubling, a quarter of the 1,606 respondents surveyed between Nov. 7 to 10, 2025 said they would rather not know if they had dementia.

This is stigma, and it delays diagnosis, limits access to support, and isolates people who need connection the most.

Each January, the Alzheimer Society supports and leads Canada's Alzheimer's Awareness Month to encourage people across Canada to learn more about dementia and its impact.

And Simcoe County residents are encouraged to light up their homes and businesses with blue lights to show their support.

Join us on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 to show your support and combat stigma by sharing messages of support and engaging in dialogue around dementia. Be sure to use the hashtag #ForgetNoOne