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Money problems can be an early sign of dementia, new research showsIt’s been a sizzling summer with record-breaking temperatures, especially in the West. Dr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us to discuss how these high temperatures can affect your medications. We’ll also cover the latest health news, including listeria cases linked to plant-based drinks in Ontario, research on money problems as an early sign of dementia, and the...The Morning ShowJul 12
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Biden had ‘bad night’ at presidential debate — not Alzheimer’s or dementia: White HouseAt the daily press briefing in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, the White House defended U.S. President Joe Biden’s performance during last week’s debate against former U.S. President Donald Trump, attributing it to a “bad night.” In response to a reporter’s question, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also denied that the 81-year-old president has “Alzheimer’s,...PoliticsJul 2
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WRHA deems case of missing Winnipeg man with dementia a ‘critical incident’The family of Earl Moberg is reacting after the WRHA deemed his case as a critical incident.Jun 12
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Breaking down fear surrounding dementiaAlzheimer Calgary executive director Barb Ferguson joins Global News Calgary to break down some of the misconceptions that surround Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.Global News Morning CalgaryJun 2
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A look inside B.C.’s new dementia long-term care modelWe’re getting a look inside what the future of long-term care for people with dementia in B.C. could look like. Cassidy Mosconi looks at a pilot project that is about to be rolled out across the province.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 22
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Backcountry search for senior with dementiaHe’s been missing for more than a week now and concerns are growing for a Kelowna senior with dementia. The search has taken crews into the backcountry in the hills above Lake Country with a challenging terrain. But as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, crews aren’t giving up hope just yet.Apr 24
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Health Matters: U.S. FDA advisers endorse Alzheimer’s drugFederal health advisers have endorsed a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly for people with mild dementia. The FDA will make the final decision on approval later this year. If the agency agrees with its advisers, the drug ‘donanemab’ would only be the second Alzheimer’s drug cleared in the United States. to slow cognitive...Health MattersJun 11
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Daughter of missing senior calls for critical incident review, continues ground searchThe daughter of a missing Winnipeg man with dementia is calling on the province to review his case as a critical incident. Iris Dyck reports.May 6
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Health Matters: Smartphone app can help screen for dementiaA smartphone app could be used to screen people for dementia, data suggests. A study of 360 adults who took cognitive tests on a smartphone found the tests accurately detected dementia, and were more sensitive to the earliest stages than standard testing. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for April 2,...Health MattersApr 2
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Health Matters: Behaviours in Dementia ToolkitA new online toolkit aims to better support people who suffer from dementia, their families and those who care for them. It was created by the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health. Dr. David Conn explains how the toolkit works and why it’s an important resource. For more info: https://behavioursindementia.ca/Global News Morning BCMar 25
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Global Okanagan News at 5: April 24, 2024Search crews continue to look for a Kelowna senior with dementia who hasn’t been seen in over a week; a Kelowna fraudster who stole more than $460,000 from the Ministry of Children and Family Development will have to wait until later this year to find out if he’ll be granted full parole; a century-old military...Apr 24
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Alzheimer’s Face Off Pro AM fundraisersThe Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest territories offers support services and programs for people living with dementia, their families and individuals that help to provide care for them. The society is teaming up with IG Wealth Management to host a few special fundraisers coming up. Holli Bjerland and Will Omar.Global News Morning EdmontonMar 31
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Health Matters: Link between menopause and dementiaUniversity of Calgary researchers are exploring the link between severe menopause symptoms and dementia. Global News Morning speaks with University of Calgary Professor Dr. Zahinoor Ismail about how menopause changes the brain. For more information: http://www.can-protect.caHealth MattersFeb 13
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Increasing services for Canadians living with dementiaMore than 650,000 people are living with dementia in Canada. With those numbers expected to increase, more services will be needed. Dr. George Andrews and Ambere Porter with the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk more about the issue.Global News Morning EdmontonJan 31
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Study looks at dementia and the aging brainUCalgary researcher and professor, Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, joins Global News Calgary with details on a nation-wide study currently underway aimed at better understanding the risks surrounding dementia.HealthJan 28
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Calgary fitness organizations partner with Alzheimer Calgary to help people stave off dementiaFor the first time, Alzheimer Calgary is partnering with fitness organizations in the city to encourage people to get active in an effort to reduce the risk of getting dementia. Alzheimer Calgary is entering the new year on a mission to dispel common misconceptions surrounding dementia while offering up simple ways to reduce the risk...Jan 27
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Health Matters: Dementia cases projected to spike by 2050A study by the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada projects that the number of Canadians living with dementia will increase by 187% by 2050. Alzheimer’s Society of BC CEO Jen Lyle discusses the findings, and the urgent need to improve dementia care in Canada.Health MattersJan 26
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Young onset dementia projected to impact more than 40K Canadians by 2050Anyone under the age of 65 who receives a diagnosis of dementia has what’s referred to as “young onset dementia,” and it’s a growing public health concern in Canada. According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, the number of individuals impacted is projected to reach more than 40,000 people by 2050. Katherine Ward has the...CanadaJan 22
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Peterborough Alzheimer Society shows off new dementia virtual reality program; launches anti-stigma campaignPeterborough is now the second community in Canada to boast virtual reality technology, that offers a glimpse of what a person experiencing dementia encounters. This comes as a local campaign kicks off to address stigma around the disorder. Robert Lothian reports.CanadaJan 17
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‘It’s taking so long’: Calls to move forward on advanced consent MAIDThere is a growing push for Canada to allow “advanced consent” for medical assistance in dying (MAID), which would allow a competent person to request MAID before they lose the ability to consent. As Neetu Garcha reports, the federal government is taking longer than expected to implement the legislation, leaving those living with dementia waiting...Global NationalFeb 1