Exercise, not vitamin pills, the best way to prevent dementia: WHO
Vitamins and puzzles aren’t as effective at reducing your dementia risk as exercise and eating well, says the World Health Organization. Continue reading
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Calgary couple forced to live apart after 66 years together because care home won’t take them both
A Calgary couple is devastated knowing they’ll be separated after 66 years of marriage. The seniors have different care needs and no long-term care facility can take them both. Continue reading
Hundreds, including Global Okanagan’s Rick Webber, Walk for Alzheimer’s in Kelowna
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Many in the crowd had a personal connection to dementia that motivated them to join the walk. Continue reading
UPDATE: Kingston police say missing man with dementia found
Stephen Kent, 62, was last seen on April 25 around 9 a.m. in Kingston. Continue reading
N.B. health authority contacts over 700 patients after detecting rare degenerative brain disease
The health authority confirmed to Global News on Monday evening that two cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) were detected at the facility but are unrelated. Continue reading
Vancouver Police locate missing elderly man with dementia
By John Copsey Network news anchor
Vancouver Police are thanking the public for their help after locating Kavanaugh early Saturday morning. Continue reading
U of R researcher makes ground-breaking discovery in Alzheimer’s
A graduate student at the University of Regina made a ground-breaking discovery in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
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Innovative technology for older adults on display in Regina
By Cami Kepke Reporter
Groundbreaking technology is on display in Regina with the hopes of improving independence, confidence and better care as people get older. Continue reading
Simcoe County launches 2019 age-friendly seniors housing grant program
The County of Simcoe has approved $500,000 in funding towards the 2019 Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program. Continue reading
Missing Vancouver senior with dementia found
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Christina Wallace is missing from her care facility in Downtown Vancouver. Continue reading