Alzheimer’s Disease
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
Jann Arden on learning to live, laugh and love through losing a parent to Alzheimer’s
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Jann Arden says cooking helped calm her mom, and created “three or four hours in the day where I would feel normal too.” Continue reading
5 Montreal stories guaranteed to make you smile this week: March 23
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
These stories are guaranteed to make you smile this week. Continue reading
#GreatMTLer: Claire Webster an unlikely pioneer in Montreal’s health-care system
By Jamie Orchard Anchor
On the surface, Claire Webster seemed to have it all — until it all came crashing down. Continue reading
Minds in Motion program in Manitoba helping those with Alzheimer’s, dementia
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
They start with some exercise, take a break to socialize, and then move into playing games and sometimes even sing. This is Minds in Motion. Continue reading
U of A professors research link between proteins and Alzheimer’s
By Kerry McAthey Radio Anchor/Reporter
A new study at the University of Alberta could bring us closer to understanding Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
Awareness of dementia is rising, even as the stigma remains
The results of a recent poll show that although awareness for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias has increased, negative stigma surrounding the illnesses continues. Continue reading
4th annual ‘Faceoff Against Dementia’ hockey game fundraiser set for Saturday in Peterborough
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. This year’s aim is to conquer stigma around dementia. Continue reading
Saskatoon Search and Rescue launches Project Lifesaver
By Adam MacVicar Videographer
SSAR launches Project Lifesaver, a program that will help outfit people with cognitive disorders with a wristband that emits a radio-frequency signal. Continue reading
