Alzheimer Society

• Kingston, Ont. retirement home residents ‘jazz it up’

  Residents at the Waterford retirement home in Kingston, Ont., were treated to a free jazz performance Tuesday afternoon by the local musicians' union.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2023
  
• Experts say Manitoba is unprepared for projected spike in Alzheimer’s cases

  A new study says Alzheimer's cases in Canada are expected to triple by 2050. Experts say Manitoba's current infrastructure might not cut it.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2022
  
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• Toronto man braves Kingston, Ont. cold in marathon skate for Alzheimer’s awareness

  A 60-year-old postal worker from Toronto, Ont. strapped on his skates at Springer Market Square for a 19 hour and 26 minute marathon, bringing awareness to Alzheimer's.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2022
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• Support for medically assisted dying high in Atlantic Canada: survey

  Three quarters of Atlantic Canadians also support easing restrictions for those with advanced Alzheimer’s and dementia.

  Health

  Nov 1, 2019
• ‘We support them’: Halifax bridge clubs raise money for Alzheimer Society

  On the longest day of the year, bridge players in Halifax gather to "fight the darkness of Alzheimer's" by raising money in support of local societies.

  Health

  Jun 21, 2019
• Ontario man ends 7-city tour with 20-hour skate for Alzheimer’s at The Forks

  Steve McNeil's 19-hour, 26-minute skate in Winnipeg to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's was the final leg of his tour, including all seven Canadian cities with NHL teams.

  Feb 24, 2019
• Toronto man’s marathon skating sessions for Alzheimer’s research catch attention of AC/DC

  A Toronto man's fundraising efforts for Alzheimer's research have caught the attention of AC/DC rocker Angus Young, who is donating a whopping $19,260 to the cause.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2019
• Man’s Montreal skating marathon supports Alzheimer’s Society, honours mother

  A Toronto resident hit the ice at Parc Maisonneuve to raise money for Alzheimer's.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2019
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• Toronto man shares impact of wife’s dementia diagnosis

  A Toronto man who used to be a caregiver urges those looking after loved ones with dementia to ensure their own well-being isn't being compromised.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2018
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• Are you ready to pull a fire truck?

  Men's, women's and mixed teams gather pledges to pull a 20-ton firetruck over a measured distance in the shortest time possible.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2018