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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
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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
Heart problems can affect your brain too, report says
Heart and Stroke is warning that many heart conditions can lead to long-term problems with cognition. Continue reading
Young Edmonton mother with rare form of dementia passes away
Sabrina Lauman died in hospital on Monday afternoon, surrounded by her family. Continue reading
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N.B. paves the way in drug reduction for seniors living with dementia
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The two-year long study, conducted in all 68 of the province’s nursing homes, saw a reduction of more than half of participating residents using anti-psychotics to treat dementia-related illness. Continue reading
Missing Hamilton senior found ‘safe’ in Ottawa
Hamilton police confirm that Peter Unsworth has been located in the Ottawa area and is “safe and in good spirits.” Continue reading
Alberta mom dying of rare dementia gives birth to healthy baby
Her doctors didn’t think she would live long enough to give birth to a healthy infant but Sabrina Lauman’s baby girl was born earlier this month. Continue reading
Vancouver Island to see first publicly-funded ‘dementia village’ in Comox Valley
It’s called a “dementia village” because it’s meant to feel like a shared community home, rather than a nursing home. Continue reading
Dalhousie University study finds frailty is a key risk factor for dementia
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
A study by Halifax’s Dalhousie University and Chicago’s Rush University found frailty aggravates the effects of plaques and tangles – the jumbled strands of proteins that accumulates in some brains. Continue reading