Dementia
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Calgary police locate missing senior with dementiaCalgary police say Marcel Henault has been located.CanadaFeb 16
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Vancouver police locate missing 58-year-old manEdward Cheney was last seen near Hastings and Main streets around 9 a.m. on Thursday.NewsJan 24
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New memory kits coming to southern Alberta libraries to support those living with dementia"Being able to have mom, dad, the kids, all kind of connect with maybe grandma's past experiences, [it's] a great way to prompt that."EducationJan 22
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COVID-19 pandemic posing increased challenges for people with Alzheimer’s and dementiaAlzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 per cent of all diagnoses.HealthJan 13
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Dementia patients take up Ontario psychiatric beds ill-suited to their care, experts sayDementia patients currently occupy one-third of psychiatric beds in Ontario hospitals, according to data from the Canadian Institute of Health Information.HealthDec 6, 2020
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Brain health a concern because of added stressors during COVID-19 pandemic, scientists sayEvidence suggests that women are disproportionately affected when it comes to diseases that affect the brain.HealthDec 2, 2020
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Former cabinet minister shares family’s struggle as husband battles young-onset Alzheimer’s“It’s devastating. There’s not a good path ahead of you. Enjoy the day you have and know that you’ve got to be ready, got to be strong.”HealthNov 9, 2020
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Dementia patients in Manitoba care homes struggling with health declines amid COVID-19The Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba said it is seeing a faster decline in patients' health because of the restrictions and lockdowns.Oct 30, 2020
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University of Lethbridge researchers working on ‘promising’ treatment for Alzheimer’sA recent research collaboration may bring about a much-needed medical breakthrough.HealthOct 15, 2020
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Missing Calgary senior found by policePolice found the man they were searching for on Tuesday afternoon.CanadaOct 6, 2020
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