In brief
Sandra Demontigny, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, spearheaded a movement in Quebec to allow individuals to choose medically assisted death in advance. Despite her own challenges, she fought for the right to die with dignity, reflecting on her family's struggles with the disease.
Facing a rare early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Sandra Demontigny, 45, became a crucial advocate for a change in Quebec, helping the province to be one of the few globally to allow medically assisted death choices to be made years in advance. As she grappled with her condition, Demontigny refused to retreat; instead, she took on a public role in campaigning for this significant shift.In her advocacy, she openly shared her personal story, recalling the heart-wrenching experiences of witnessing a loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s. Her determination stemmed from wanting to avoid a similar fate — living a life stripped of recognition and dignity. With her children in mind, she fought for a future where individuals battling debilitating illnesses could make personal decisions about their end-of-life care. Through interviews, talks with lawmakers, and public appearances, she has transformed her struggle into a movement for choice and dignity.
