Experts call for care model in ‘the language of dementia’ after Alzheimer’s run
An expert in dementia care is urging a change in the way we relate to people with Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
Dementia
Dementia Awareness Conference highlights a different way of living
A conference designed to educate and build awareness around dementia was held in Edmonton this weekend, taking place from Thursday to Saturday at Doubletree by the Hilton hotel. 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
Cannabis treatment for dementia to be studied at University of Saskatchewan
Dementia was chosen by the U of S as one area of focus for cannabis clinical studies due to the impact on an aging population. Continue reading
Few Canadians have early access to home palliative care: study
New numbers indicate only 15 per cent of Canadians have early access to palliative home care. Continue reading
Sask. search and rescue president wants Silver Alert program for missing seniors
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
A Silver Alert functions like an Amber Alert, but is meant to locate seniors instead of children. Continue reading
Police say Oakville senior reported missing has been located
Police said the woman was found in good health Wednesday night. Continue reading
New Calgary dementia centre expected to ease pressure on emergency rooms
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A new long-term care facility designed for dementia patients has just opened in southeast Calgary. The hope is that the 210 beds will take some of the pressure off the city’s acute care system. Continue reading
Depression or young onset dementia? Here’s how to tell the difference
For people in their 40s and 50s, Alzheimer’s disease might be misdiagnosed as depression. 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
