Alzheimer's Disease

• Alzheimer’s Society seeks funding to extend support pilot projects in Ontario

  The society is asking the provincial government to spend slightly under $22 million to fund the transitional support program at all long-term care homes in the province.

  Health

  Feb 25
  
• 19-year-old may be youngest person ever diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

  Chinese researchers diagnosed a 19-year-old man with the brain disorder after he showed 'gradual memory decline for 2 years,' leaving him unable to complete high school.

  Trending

  Feb 17
  
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• Quebec tables legislation to allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying

  The primary change in the bill tabled Thursday, applies to people suffering from a "serious and incurable'' illness that could make them incapable of consenting to medical care.

  Health

  Feb 16
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• USask researchers to start clinical trials for new Alzheimer’s drug

  NeuroEPO, a drug studied in early Alzheimer's patients, is being advanced. The USask team is working with Saskatoon organizations to recruit participants.

  Health

  Feb 9
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, Feb. 9

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, Feb. 9.

  Blogs

  Feb 9
• New research shows physical touch could slow onset of Alzheimer’s disease

  Recent findings are showing positive results in warding off the chronic neurodegenerative disease.

  Health

  Jan 30
• Okanagan-based caregivers share stories for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

  The Alzheimers Society of B.C. offers support services not only for the person diagnosed but also for their caregivers.

  Health

  Jan 13
• Okanagan man shares his experience for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

  To help erase the stigma of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Craig Burns, who was diagnosed in 2016 has come forward to put a face to the disease.

  Health

  Jan 13
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• Alzheimer’s awareness month sheds light on southern Alberta supports

  The Alzheimer Society said more than 50,000 Albertans are currently living with dementia, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common type.

  Health

  Jan 12
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• Dolphins may get Alzheimer’s disease too, study finds

  This finding could support a theory about why some groups of whales and dolphins get stranded in shallow water, say the study's authors.

  Science

  Dec 20, 2022