Alzheimer's

• ‘Hopeful milestone’: Health Canada approves 2nd drug to slow Alzheimer’s

  This is the second disease-slowing drug for Alzheimer’s that has been approved in Canada, after Health Canada approved lecanemab, commercially known as Leqembi, in October 2025.

  Canada

  May 4
  
• Regular walking can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s for many, study shows

  New research shows that even walking 15 minutes per day can lower the risk of developing cognitive decline and risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

  Health

  Jul 29, 2025
  
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• Drugs like Ozempic could ‘significantly’ cut Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

  New research suggests that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, commonly used for diabetes and weight loss, may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

  Health

  Apr 7, 2025
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• Alzheimer Society short of financial goal ahead of fundraising deadline

  The Waterloo Wellington chapter is hoping to raise $100,000 in donations to support its front-line services, plus several programs. Donations are being accepted until Dec. 31.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2024
• One year later, daughter of missing senior continues push for change

  In the past year, Britt has made several trips to Winnipeg from her home in Victoria and spent countless hours working to ensure no other family experiences what hers has.

  Health

  Dec 12, 2024
• Hundreds walk, run in support of Calgary families affected by dementia

  Hundreds of people laced up for the annual Alzheimer Calgary Walk and Run, raising money in support of Calgary-area families who are impacted by dementia.

  Health

  Oct 13, 2024
• FDA approves new Alzheimer’s drug that slows memory decline

  A key differentiating factor for donanemab is the drug's finite dosing, which allows patients to stop taking the treatment once brain scans no longer show amyloid plaques.

  Health

  Jul 3, 2024
• Holding onto a memory: Why 2 Calgary seniors are taking a unique ride

  Mike and Bev Pannett mark World Bicycle Day with a ride on a trishaw bike. The couple are trying to make as many memories as they can as Bev battles Alzheimer's.

  Features

  Jun 3, 2024
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• Saskatchewan scientist fights brain disease with ‘mini-brains’

  Dr. Tyler Wenzel, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Saskatchewan, is conducting research that could revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat diseases of the brain.

  Health

  Jun 2, 2024
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• How ‘dementia village’ model could be spread to long-term care throughout B.C.

  Pilot projects are underway to bring a model of care inspired by European dementia villages to long-term care homes throughout British Columbia.

  Health

  May 22, 2024