Alzheimer's Disease
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Alzheimer’s Society seeks funding to extend support pilot projects in OntarioThe 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.HealthFeb 25
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19-year-old may be youngest person ever diagnosed with Alzheimer’sChinese 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.TrendingFeb 17
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Quebec tables legislation to allow advance requests for medical assistance in dyingThe 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.HealthFeb 16
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USask researchers to start clinical trials for new Alzheimer’s drugNeuroEPO, a drug studied in early Alzheimer's patients, is being advanced. The USask team is working with Saskatoon organizations to recruit participants.HealthFeb 9
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Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, Feb. 9Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, Feb. 9.BlogsFeb 9
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New research shows physical touch could slow onset of Alzheimer’s diseaseRecent findings are showing positive results in warding off the chronic neurodegenerative disease.HealthJan 30
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Okanagan-based caregivers share stories for Alzheimer’s Awareness MonthThe Alzheimers Society of B.C. offers support services not only for the person diagnosed but also for their caregivers.HealthJan 13
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Okanagan man shares his experience for Alzheimer’s Awareness MonthTo 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.HealthJan 13
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Alzheimer’s awareness month sheds light on southern Alberta supportsThe Alzheimer Society said more than 50,000 Albertans are currently living with dementia, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common type.HealthJan 12
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Dolphins may get Alzheimer’s disease too, study findsThis finding could support a theory about why some groups of whales and dolphins get stranded in shallow water, say the study's authors.ScienceDec 20, 2022
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