All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and the brain.
Let’s talk about dementia, mental illness and mental health
The last Wednesday of January is Bell Let’s Talk Day, an initiative to encourage conversations, increase awareness and end the stigma around mental illness. One aspect of the conversation that’s not often talked about is mental health among older adults and seniors, and how this intersects with dementia. So today, let’s talk about it.
“I am a person with dementia and a person with rights.” (Part one)
This is the first piece in a blog series based on the webinar, “I am a person with dementia and a person with rights,” hosted by brainXchange and presented by Phyllis Fehr in December 2017 and January 2018.
Caregiver tips for holidays
Though holidays can be enjoyable for many, they can also be a stressful time for families affected by dementia, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease.
Saskatchewan Research Chair discusses Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias
Research to find the causes and a cure for Alzheimer disease continues to be a high priority for the Society.
Meet our researchers: Jordan Ali, University of Victoria
Jordan Ali is working diligently to give voice to the experiences of those with subjective cognitive decline (SCD). This PhD student from the University of Victoria aims to develop profiles of individuals with this condition, which may signal early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. This can be helpful to general practitioners and front-line support workers in identifying individuals who are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
How tackling hearing loss could reduce your risk of dementia
If you’re 65 or older, chances are you may have started noticing changes in your hearing: people mumbling when they talk, or needing to crank up the radio and television.
