Memory Loss
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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, 2021
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Does cannabis affect your memory?If cannabis does impact memory, research shows impairment can be reversed with abstinence, say British researchers Ian Hamilton and Elizabeth Hughes.CommentaryJul 19, 2020
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Many don’t understand the risk factors for dementia: studyMental stimulation is thought to help with dementia, but there’s stronger evidence for more challenging activities than puzzles.HealthNov 18, 2019
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Toronto man shares impact of wife’s dementia diagnosisA Toronto man who used to be a caregiver urges those looking after loved ones with dementia to ensure their own well-being isn't being compromised.CanadaDec 27, 2018
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Man with short-term memory loss uses notebooks to help him rememberThe only way one Taiwanese man can remember anything is to write it down.HealthNov 16, 2018
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Program helps people diagnosed with early stage dementia connect with othersMinds in Motion helps people diagnosed with early stage dementia stay active while connecting with others in a social setting.HealthOct 31, 2018
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‘I’m very grateful’: Vernon stroke victim thankful for recovery this ThanksgivingLast year, at the age of just 42, the Vernon, B.C. woman suffered a stroke that's impacted her memory and her vision.HealthOct 8, 2018
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Depression or young onset dementia? Here’s how to tell the differenceFor people in their 40s and 50s, Alzheimer’s disease might be misdiagnosed as depression.HealthSep 14, 2018
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Calgary woman severely injured in ski crash tells story of recovery with the help of musicA crash on an Alberta ski hill nearly took her life, but a young Calgary woman is using music to tell her story of recovery and draw attention to brain injuries.HealthAug 13, 2018
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Minds in Motion exercising program in Peterborough aimed at combating memory lossMinds in Motion uses physical and mental exercises to help fight memory loss and the early stages of dementia. The program is run by the Alzheimer Society.CanadaFeb 26, 2018
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