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The Susan Holt government has rolled out a new plan to care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Advocates say this is the province’s first tangible framework to address these illnesses but there are concerns regarding prevention measures.

For those living with a dementia diagnosis, the world can feel isolating, and lonely. But, inside one Richmond Hill home, those living with dementia find comfort, routine, and community inside a small-home environment. A reminder that dementia, doesn’t erase connection. Lexy Benedict takes us inside.

The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family but for anyone living with or caring for a loved one with dementia or alzheimer’s disease, these special moments can also present unique challenges. We speak with Jen Lyle of the Alzheimer Society of BC about how to best support loved ones with dementia...

Talking to aging parents and other family members about dementia can be tricky and uncomfortable but the Alzheimer Society of BC is urging you to have that conversation. Ashley Sharma speaks with Global News Morning about how her family navigated her grandmother’s dementia diagnosis and Joti Sandhu of the Alzheimer Society of BC discusses the...

This week’s Science News Now dives into major discoveries shaping our understanding of the natural world and beyond. Senior Scientist Walter Stoddard, from the Ontario Science Centre, joins Miranda Anthistle to explain new research showing genetic changes in polar bears adapting to a warming climate, surprising findings about how shared environments influence gut bacteria in...

Caregiving is one of the most demanding and often overlooked roles many Canadians take on. Comedian and caregiving advocate Gerry Dee joins Ross Hull to share his personal experience supporting his family through dementia and elder care, and why the issue is so close to his heart.

An 86-year-old New Brunswicker with dementia went to the hospital for pneumonia but ended up with bruises and other injuries. Her family is now calling for more resources in hospitals to support patients while they wait for a nursing home placement

A Calgary-area family is sharing footage captured by hidden cameras of several incidents of what they call a lack of care for their mother living with dementia. Michael King reports.

A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reveals there is a link between traumatic brain injuries and dementia. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on what doctors say is the best way for people to protect themselves and loved ones.

Whitby Public Library has launched a new collection of dementia-friendly books. The growing collection features more than 30 non-fiction and fiction titles that are available across all three branches. The books are designed with larger fonts. Many of them have photos that encourage mental stimulation and conversation. According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, nearly...

How accurate is the claim made by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week that pregnant women who take Tylenol may give birth to a child with autism? We tackle the President’s controversial claim. Also – according to a new study, alcohol consumption of any level can have an impact on dementia in later life....

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians live with dementia. And while the disease can be debilitating, a new report from the National Institute on Ageing shows there are things people can do to lower their risk. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more. 

Between 2022 and 2023, nearly half a million Canadians were diagnosed with dementia, highlighting one of the fastest-growing health challenges in the country. The National Institute on Ageing is working to provide Canadians with tools to protect their brain health. Samir Sinha, Director of Health Policy Research at the NIA, discusses with Ross Hull.

A new Canadian Celtic musical is taking place at Varscona Theatre. ‘Morningside Road’ is about a girl who seeks advice from her granny. Unfortunately, as her grandmother’s dementia sets in, the girl struggles to know what is fact and what is fiction. Director Lana Michelle Hughes and dramaturg John Hudson joined Global News Morning Edmonton.

A new initiative, supported by the University of Alberta Hospital Foundation is aiming to transform dementia care in Alberta, by streamlining diagnosis and support for patients and their families. The Dementia Care Pathways project will introduce a provincial patient registry, clinical care pathways, and social health navigation tools. Quinn Ohler has more in Health Matters.

A new report from the World Health Organization says that 1.4 billion people worldwide live with hypertension and only one in five have it under control. The condition is a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and dementia, and remains largely preventable and treatable. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health...

This coming Sunday is World Alzheimer’s Day — a day to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around not only Alzheimer’s disease but all types of dementia. Arlene Huhn, client services manager at the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk more about it.

Cats with dementia are helping humans, and scientists learn that the resilience of gold under extreme heat can shatter expectations.  Walter Stoddard, a senior scientist at the Ontario Science Centre, joins Miranda Anthistle for this week’s Science News Now.

Edmonton police issue a rare letter objecting to the Crown accepting a manslaughter plea in a girl’s homicide case. Getting to school is a pain for students amid road and LRT construction in west Edmonton. City staff are asked to explore more regulations for short-term rentals. The new Dementia Care Pathways project offers hope for...

A new study finds that many people with dementia wait about 3.5 years after first showing symptoms before receiving a diagnosis. We speak with Jane Rylett of the CIHR Institute of Aging about the reasons behind the delay.