Accelerating Cognitive Research to Fight, Prevent Brain Disorders June 22, 2016 Media Digest In just over 15 years, Canadians living with dementia will increase by 87 per cent, and in the next two decades, the number of seniors is expected to double to over 10 million in the country alone. These staggering reports represent only two of many reasons research on brain health and aging is imperative. It’s time to face reality.