Program helps people diagnosed with early stage dementia connect with others
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Minds in Motion helps people diagnosed with early stage dementia stay active while connecting with others in a social setting. Continue reading
Alzheimer’s
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
New Sask. alert system to help locate missing vulnerable people
Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police and MedicAlert Foundation Canada are teaming up to make it easier locating lost or missing vulnerable people. Continue reading
Want to make the most of your brain? Fall is your season
The study found that winter and spring aged people’s brains, but their cognitive youth bounced back in the summer and fall. Continue reading
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Ontario family shares the effects Alzheimer’s has had on them
By Susan Hay Anchor/Producer
Shah is 67 years old and because she’s in the middle stages of the disease, she requires round the clock care. 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
New Silver Alert system for missing seniors yet to be used in Manitoba
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
A Silver Alert is meant to be used to inform the public about a missing elderly person or someone with dementia, autism or down syndrome. However, police have never issued one. Continue reading
Man running from Hamilton to Montreal for Alzheimer’s research
A Cornwall man is running from Hamilton to Montreal for Alzheimer’s research. Continue reading
Project Lifesavers wristband helps locate missing senior in Madoc Village
An 83-year-old senior from Madoc Village went missing Tuesday evening and was found in an hour, thanks to a Project Lifesaver wristband. Continue reading
