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
Dementia
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
St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation launches fundraiser for dementia patients
The Hamilton hospital has partnered with Home Instead Senior Care Foundation of Canada on a 65-hour crowd-funding platform called GIVE65. Continue reading
Frustrated bank client can’t bring husband in to sign proof of life document
A Winnipeg woman says she was told that in order to continue receiving her husband’s pension cheque, RBC would need proof he’s still alive. Continue reading
Caregivers of loved ones with dementia experience distress, isolation: study
More than 402,000 Canadians aged 65-plus are estimated to have some form of dementia, with 61 per cent of them living in the community, says a report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) released Tuesday. Continue reading
Two years in, critics say medically assisted dying laws still need work
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
“People who would like to make an advanced request should they have a diagnosis like dementia, they are completely excluded from this legislation.” Continue reading
‘Silver Alert’ for missing seniors being tested in Canadian cities
By Sarah Offin Reporter
Police are teaming up with health workers, social services and volunteers in a day-long training exercise to test out a new Silver Alert system. Continue reading
Annual fundraising walk for Alzheimer’s and dementia expands to Napanee
Alzheimer’s Society of Canada is holding walks across the country this month to raise money for Alzheimer’s research and programming. Continue reading
N.B. researcher creates index to determine patients at risk for developing dementia
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
Pakzad has developed an index that includes physical problems, like walking around the house, high blood pressure and bladder issues. Continue reading
Walk for Dementia set to hit Tunney’s Pasture this weekend
The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County will be holding their annual Walk for Dementia at Tunney’s Pasture this Saturday. Continue reading
