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WRHA deems case of missing Winnipeg man with dementia a ‘critical incident’The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) has deemed the disappearance of a Winnipeg senior, Earl Moberg a 'critical incident'.HealthJun 12
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How ‘dementia village’ model could be spread to long-term care throughout B.C.Pilot projects are underway to bring a model of care inspired by European dementia villages to long-term care homes throughout British Columbia.HealthMay 22
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Edmonton senior with dementia found safe after being reported missingThe Edmonton Police Service said Friday morning that an 86-year-old man previously reported missing had been found safe.CanadaMay 16
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Daughter of missing senior calls for critical incident review, continues ground search"I just don't want to see this happen to anybody," said Britt Moberg.HealthMay 6
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A spoonful of olive oil a day could reduce risk of death from dementia: studyA study found that those who consumed more than seven grams of olive oil a day — a bit over half a tablespoon — had a 28 per cent lower risk of dying from dementia.HealthMay 7
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Gena Rowlands, star of ‘The Notebook,’ has Alzheimer’s diseaseGena Rowlands played the older version of Rachel McAdams' main character, Allie Hamilton, in 'The Notebook' – a character who also develops Alzheimer's disease.EntertainmentJun 26
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Missing 80-year-old man found dead after massive Moose Jaw community searchGlen Bell, who has also gone by the name ‘Archie,’ went missing around 11:30 a.m. on June 26 from his home.CanadaJun 27
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Search for Kelowna senior with dementia goes into the backcountryTresnich said the terrain is challenging for searchers, who are using UTV's and ATV's in addition to being on foot.CanadaApr 25
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Peterborough, Lakefield long-term care homes to share $444K in Ontario fundingFour long-term care homes in the Peterborough region are sharing $444,000 in new funding. They include Fairhaven, Extendicare, St John's at Fleming, and Extendicare Lakefield.HealthJul 12
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Winnipeg couple voices concerns over personal care home rates in ManitobaTwo Winnipeggers are speaking out over what they're calling unaffordable personal care home charges.CanadaJun 18
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Aging Kelowna care home to be replaced with state-of-the-art facilityA bigger and better long-term care home is slated to open in 2029 on the site of Kelowna's aging Cottonwoods Care Centre, Adrian Dix announced Friday.HealthJun 28
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Biden exit turns age question to Trump, now oldest nominee in U.S. historyDemocrats have the opportunity to turn the tables and leverage the same attacks Trump launched at Biden over age and mental fitness.U.S. NewsJul 22
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James Sikking, star of ‘Hill Street Blues,’ ‘Doogie Howser, M.D.,’ dies at 90'Hill Street Blues' debuted in 1981 with James Sikking as Lieutenant Howard Hunter, a clean-cut Vietnam War veteran who headed the Emergency Action Team in a never-named city.EntertainmentJul 15
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Tampons may have ‘toxic levels’ of lead and arsenic in them, study warnsTampons sold under various popular brands may contain toxic metals such as arsenic and lead, according to a recent study out of the University of Berkeley in California.HealthJul 9
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Major closures in Toronto this weekend for fundraising eventThe Bike for Brain Health is expected to see more than 10,000 cyclists ride along the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway.TrafficMay 31
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Saskatchewan scientist fights brain disease with ‘mini-brains’Dr. Tyler Wenzel, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Saskatchewan, is conducting research that could revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat diseases of the brain.HealthJun 2
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Should Biden step aside? Calls grow after debate spurs fitness concernsAnalysts say as long as Joe Biden refuses calls to end his re-election bid, replacing him with a different candidate ahead of the November election will be difficult and unlikely.U.S. NewsJul 3
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Burn injuries from sizzling hot sidewalks? Yes, and it’s happening in the U.S. SouthwestSizzling sidewalks and unshaded playgrounds pose risks for surface burns as air temperatures reach new summertime highs in Southwest cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas.U.S. NewsJul 5
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Woman declared dead in nursing home found alive in Nebraska funeral homeThe Lancaster County Chief Deputy admitted he had never seen an incident like this one throughout his entire 31-year career.TrendingJun 4
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Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the weekFrom a Barbie doll honouring Christine Sinclair to the heroic efforts of two Canadians to save people from a burning vehicle in Egypt, here are five good news stories this week.TrendingMay 24