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The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick's executive director says the province is expected to see an 86 per cent increase in people living with the diagnosis of dementia by 2050.

A critical incident review into the disappearance of a man living with dementia has produced seven recommendations and is the first review of its kind in Manitoba.

Christian Dube, 64, is believed to be on foot and is known to frequent Saanich, the Lochside Trail and Esquimalt.

It appears Wendy Williams' health is in steep decline.

In the past year, Britt has made several trips to Winnipeg from her home in Victoria and spent countless hours working to ensure no other family experiences what hers has.

Ontario long-term care homes could soon have nurse practitioners overseeing residents' medical care instead of physicians, a move applauded by some but not supported by doctors.

The Waterloo Wellington chapter is hoping to raise $100,000 in donations to support its front-line services, plus several programs. Donations are being accepted until Dec. 31.

Melissa Hawkes began to feel unwell during a visit to a friend's house in March 2021. All that she remembers before blacking out is that she went to the bathroom.

A Calgary widow says her husband died last month due to a lack of care at a local long-term care facility.

Sweet Daddy Siki, a wrestling legend from coast to coast in Canada, died this week at age 91. He ended up living in Ontario and trained future WWE superstars Edge and Christian.

Hundreds of people laced up for the annual Alzheimer Calgary Walk and Run, raising money in support of Calgary-area families who are impacted by dementia.

Crowe said her uncle was a day school survivor and that because it wasn't culturally safe to have long hair while in school, he decided to grow his hair out when he became older.

Shannon Allardyce told Global News that Telus disconnected their mother Beverly's landline, leaving her isolated and distressed for more than a week.

Ontario is proposing a pilot project to tweak long-term care priority rules in order to address a problem of declining and mismatched admissions to the province's cultural homes.

A Winnipeg woman is concerned as her partner, who awaits a liver transplant, may be discharged from hospital. But, she fears that will endanger the man she loves.

The mother of a teen with autism who was recently found safe after going missing in Ontario is calling on the government to create a new type of alert for vulnerable people.

From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.

Health Minister Mark Holland said such requests are still illegal under the Criminal Code for now, even as Quebec prepares to begin allowing the practice.

Millions would benefit from hearing aids but most have never tried them, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

According to a economic report conducted by Parkinson Canada, the disease comes with a hefty price tag for patients and caregivers, with costs expected to hit $4.4 billion by 2034.