Alzheimer's

• Alzheimer Society short of financial goal ahead of fundraising deadline

  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.

  Canada

  Dec 18
  
• One year later, daughter of missing senior continues push for change

  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.

  Health

  Dec 12
  
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• Hundreds walk, run in support of Calgary families affected by dementia

  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.

  Health

  Oct 13
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• FDA approves new Alzheimer’s drug that slows memory decline

  A key differentiating factor for donanemab is the drug's finite dosing, which allows patients to stop taking the treatment once brain scans no longer show amyloid plaques.

  Health

  Jul 3
• Holding onto a memory: Why 2 Calgary seniors are taking a unique ride

  Mike and Bev Pannett mark World Bicycle Day with a ride on a trishaw bike. The couple are trying to make as many memories as they can as Bev battles Alzheimer's.

  Features

  Jun 3
• 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.

  Health

  Jun 2
• 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
• 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
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• Neurological conditions affect 3.4B people worldwide. What about Canada?

  Neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, migraines, stroke and multiple sclerosis, are now the leading of ill health and disability around the world.

  Health

  Mar 15
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• National class action approved for users of this antipsychotic drug

  The companies behind a drug that was recently approved to treat symptoms of agitation in Alzheimer's patients are facing a class-action lawsuit over alleged 'harmful side effects.'

  Health

  Mar 14