All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and the brain.
Top tips for finding reliable dementia health information
Is the dementia information you’re reading trustworthy? These 5 tips will help you decide.
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Alzheimer Society of Canada welcomes Christopher Barry as Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Barry will join the Society on June 1, 2023 as CEO
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What should Canadians know about donanemab’s initial drug trial release?
On May 3, 2023, American drug company Eli Lilly and Company released some results from a Phase 3 trial of donanemab, a drug that aims to target Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what people in Canada might want to know about it.
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Bruce Willis FTD news helps expand dementia awareness
Researchers estimate 5% to 20% of all dementia cases are Frontotemporal dementia a group of rare disorders affecting the frontal & temporal regions of the brain. Learn more here.
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Living with dementia or providing care? Free support is available near you
If you are newly diagnosed with dementia, or caring for a person living with dementia, read on for helpful tips to free dementia support and get connected to the nearest Alzheimer Society.
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Seven things you may not know about vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is one of the more common forms of dementia, but how much do you know about it? Read on to learn more about vascular dementia.
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Watch the inaugural Dementia-Friendly Communities Awards!
On Sunday, January 15, 2023, the first inaugural Dementia-Friendly Communities Awards took place. On this page, watch the show’s recording and learn more about our amazing nominees and winners!
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Student bursary honours life, contributions of Douglas Rapelje
Douglas Rapelje’s heart belonged to Niagara’s aging population.