What we know (and still don’t) about Alzheimer’s in 2019
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia will affect more than 900,000 Canadians in just a few decades. Here’s a look at some of the advances in research. Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Disease
West Island teens rally to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society of Montreal
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Four teenagers organized a soccer clinic at the the Beaconsfield Recreation Centre to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society of Montreal. Continue reading
Scientists closing in on blood test to screen patients for Alzheimer’s disease
Doctors are hoping for something to use during routine exams, where most dementia symptoms are evaluated, to gauge who needs more extensive testing. Continue reading
Pat Bowlen, owner of NFL’s Denver Broncos, dies at age 75
The Denver Broncos won three Super Bowls and more than 300 games under Pat Bowlen’s ownership. Continue reading
Advocates want Quebec Alzheimer’s case to start dialogue on caregiving support
The case reveals how family members caring for sick relatives often live in isolation, says advocate. Continue reading
Quebec man receives 2-year sentence in killing of wife with Alzheimer’s
Michel Cadotte who suffocated his severely ill wife with a pillow has been sentenced to two years less a day in jail. Continue reading
Exercise, not vitamin pills, the best way to prevent dementia: WHO
Vitamins and puzzles aren’t as effective at reducing your dementia risk as exercise and eating well, says the World Health Organization. Continue reading
U of R researcher makes ground-breaking discovery in Alzheimer’s
By Allison Bamford Digital Broadcast Journalist
A graduate student at the University of Regina made a ground-breaking discovery in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
Jocelyne Lizotte’s sons tell court killing of their ailing mother was no act of compassion
A jury found Michel Cadotte, 57, guilty of manslaughter Feb. 23 Continue reading
Jurors continue to deliberate in case of Montreal man charged with killing ailing wife
The jurors have two possible verdicts open to them: They must decide whether the crime carried the intent requisite for second-degree murder or if it was manslaughter. Continue reading