Dementia
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Search continues for missing senior with dementia last seen in North YorkIn an update provided on Wednesday, police said Norman Gray, who also goes by Bill, was last seen on Tuesday at about 12 p.m. near Sheppard Avenue West and Torbarrie Road.CanadaApr 10
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Neurological conditions affect 3.4B people worldwide. What about Canada?Neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, migraines, stroke and multiple sclerosis, are now the leading of ill health and disability around the world.HealthMar 15
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Researchers investigate theory linking severe menopausal symptoms to dementiaA University of Calgary study suggests that severe symptoms of menopause can act as early warning signs for dementia.HealthFeb 12
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Calgary fitness organizations partner with Alzheimer Calgary to help people stave off dementiaMany people are also turning to fitness for prevention, specifically for staving off dementia.HealthJan 27
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Rising dementia rates among Asian Canadians call for culturally safe services: ReportBy 2050, almost one out of every four people who develop dementia in Canada will be of Asian origin, a 785 per cent increase from 2020, says a report released this week.HealthJan 24
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A blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease? Here’s how it may lookA simple blood test has the potential to accurately screen for Alzheimer's disease before symptoms start to show, according to a recent study.HealthJan 24
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Guelph hospital implements new dementia program for emergency room patientsThe program was launched at the hospital in January to coincide with Alzheimer's Awareness Month.HealthJan 24
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Dementia projected to surge 273% in Indigenous communities while support services lackingNew research from the Alzheimer Society projects dementia to surge 273% among Indigenous people in the coming decadesHealthJan 22
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Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan: ‘40% of dementias are preventable’"Attendees will learn all about dementia - What the early warning signs are, some of the risk factors and how to get support from the Alzheimer's Society with diagnosis."HealthJan 17
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Alzheimer’s awareness month sheds light on dementia challenges in ManitobaErin Crawford from the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba says around 3,400 Manitobans are expected to develop dementia this year.HealthJan 7
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