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Meet our researchers: Danielle Alcock, Western University

July 5, 2017

Danielle’s personal experience inspired her to pursue research in the field of continuity of care. She will assess existing services through the use of oral narratives by female, Indigenous caregivers for a loved one diagnosed with alcohol-related dementia and will make recommendations based on their experience.

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Canada to become 30th country with national dementia strategy

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June 23, 2017

The Alzheimer Society of Canada celebrates the passage of Bill C-233, An Act respecting a national strategy for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Canada will now become the latest country to develop a national dementia strategy to address the overwhelming scale, impact and cost of dementia.

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Getting a dementia diagnosis – where do you start?

June 1, 2017

Getting an early diagnosis helps you and your family take control of the situation, plan for future and live as well as possible with dementia. Learn more about the benefits of an early diagnosis

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Why Language Matters

May 26, 2017

Jim Mann, advocate, volunteer, spokesperson and person living with Alzheimer’s disease.

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