Alzheimer’s Disease
Saskatoon Search and Rescue experiences record year in 2018
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Saskatoon Search and Rescue has been activated 28 times to date in 2018 to assist Saskatoon police and other agencies. Continue reading
Trent University hosts summit on issues related to living with dementia
The latest information on dementia is that with supports, patients can remain living in the community. Continue reading
Predicting Alzheimer’s disease with artificial intelligence
Alzheimer’s disease is currently detectable up to five or six years before diagnosis, but research suggests the brain’s degeneration may start up to 10 or 20 years earlier. Continue reading
Experts call for care model in ‘the language of dementia’ after Alzheimer’s run
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
An expert in dementia care is urging a change in the way we relate to people with Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
Sask. search and rescue president wants Silver Alert program for missing seniors
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
A Silver Alert functions like an Amber Alert, but is meant to locate seniors instead of children. Continue reading
On 5th anniversary of Shin Noh’s disappearance, son wants to see Silver Alert in B.C.
“This issue is not going away and I’ve always mentioned that the discussion needs to continue.” Continue reading
Missing Burlington woman with Alzheimer’s found
Police say Doris Zielke has wandered away from her home in south Burlington several times in the past. Continue reading
Calgary woman severely injured in ski crash tells story of recovery with the help of music
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A crash on an Alberta ski hill nearly took her life, but a young Calgary woman is using music to tell her story of recovery and draw attention to brain injuries. Continue reading
Experimental village for Alzheimer’s patients? France is building one
With the number of people with Alzheimer’s growing, France decided to take a different approach to handing the disease. Continue reading
A daily dose of ibuprofen can help prevent onset of Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new Vancouver-based study says taking ibuprofen everyday can help prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
