On this episode of Women’s Health Interrupted, we speak with Ngozi Iroanyah, the Director of Health Equity and Access at the Alzheimer Society of Ontario. Ngozi’s discusses her path into dementia advocacy beginning with her father’s diagnosis an experience that forced her to navigate both the healthcare system she worked within and the emotional reality of watching a loved one face dementia. Even as a health professional, she felt the same fear, grief, and overwhelm that so many families carry. Caring for her father revealed how heavily Canada’s dementia system relies on caregivers to fill gaps in Personal Support Worker coverage, care coordination, and culturally responsive services. She saw how 24/7 caregiving leads to burnout with 40% of caregivers experiencing negative mental health outcomes and how inequities shape who gets diagnosed, who receives support, and who is left navigating the system alone. Her lived experience made clear that dementia care isn’t just medical — it’s cultural, structural, and deeply shaped by the “isms” that influence health: racism, sexism, and ageism. Women and equity‑seeking communities face higher risks and greater barriers, making equity‑centered dementia care essential. Today, Ngozi brings her personal story and professional expertise together to push for a dementia care system in Canada that truly supports families, honours caregivers, and delivers culturally grounded, bias‑aware care