Between Denial and Delay: Barriers to Accessing Nonpharmacological Interventions for Seniors With Mild-to-Moderate Dementia in Canada

Jasmine Jihye Hwang, Tam Truong Donnelly, Sandra Davidson, Shelley Raffin Bouchal, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, College of Health Sciences, Ha Noi, Office of the Provost and Vice-President , University of Calgary

Qualitative Health Research

Published online on August 04, 2026

Abstract

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Dementia is a growing public health concern in Canada, yet timely access to nonpharmacological interventions (NPIs) for persons with dementia (PWDs) remains poorly understood. This critical ethnographic study explored factors influencing access to NPIs ...