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.
Health
May 22
Edmonton senior with dementia found safe after being reported missing
The Edmonton Police Service said Friday morning that an 86-year-old man previously reported missing had been found safe.
Canada
May 16
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.
Health
May 6
A spoonful of olive oil a day could reduce risk of death from dementia: study
A 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.
Health
May 7
Search for Kelowna senior with dementia goes into the backcountry
Tresnich said the terrain is challenging for searchers, who are using UTV's and ATV's in addition to being on foot.
Canada
Apr 25
Search continues for missing senior with dementia last seen in North York
In 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.
Canada
Apr 10
Jay Leno granted conservatorship over his wife due to dementia diagnosis
Jay Leno's wife, Mavis, consented to the conservatorship herself and "trusts" her husband, according to her court-appointed lawyer.
Entertainment
Apr 10
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
From 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.
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Older brains feel ‘reward’ from music, even if they don’t like it: study
The brains of older adults feel a sense of reward when listening to music, even if it's a song they don't particularly like, a researcher at B.C.'s Simon Fraser University says.
Science
May 2
Wendy Williams documentary called ‘exploitative’ by star’s publicist, fans
Ahead of the documentary's release, Wendy Williams and her team revealed the star was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
Entertainment
Feb 28
Back-country search for missing Kelowna man paused
According to COSAR, the search for Kelowna man Allan Francescutti has been put on pause, though they expect to resume with further leads by the weekend.
Canada
Apr 30
Montreal-area long-term care residence shows new way to care for seniors
The idea, officials say, is to have generations mix and benefit from each other, signalling a new way of caring for seniors — not pushing them aside.
Canada
May 17
Concern grows for missing Kelowna senior as search resumes
Allan Francescutti, 79, was reported missing on April 21, five days after he was last seen leaving his home on April 16.
Canada
May 4
Joey’s Home for people with disabilities gets funding for expansion, upgrades
A permanent supportive housing project named after Edmonton icon Joey Moss is receiving funding to add five new units and to renovate its north-central care facility.
Canada
May 21
‘I don’t feel safe’: Halifax senior on living at provincially run housing complex
A 95-year-old N.S. woman is speaking out about what she calls the unsafe and deteriorating conditions of an independent seniors complex she lives at.
Canada
May 15
Wendy Williams diagnosed with rare form of dementia, speech disorder
Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with the same combination of disorders that actor Bruce Willis is experiencing, according to a statement made on the former host's behalf.
Entertainment
Feb 22
‘Bittersweet’: B.C.’s Munro Books reflects on celebrated author’s death
Justina Elias says she didn't know about the connection legendary Canadian writer Alice Munro had to the Victoria, B.C., bookstore that bears her name, but she quickly found out.
Entertainment
May 16
Family raises concerns about Lethbridge assisted living home
One family is making accusations about what they say is a lack of care and security provided at a Lethbridge senior supportive living home. Sarah Jones has the details.
Canada
Apr 22
Ottawa and Alberta sign $627M deal to help seniors ‘age with dignity’
Albertans are living longer but with more complex health-care needs, and now more funding is being put towards seniors care ahead of what is expected to be a surge in demand.
Health
May 23
Western University researchers make breakthrough on possible ALS treatment
Researchers at Western University have made a discovery, showing that a protein can reverse, halt or prevent the death of motor neurons.
Health
May 13
