All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the brain.
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.
Meet our researchers: Danielle Alcock, Western University
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.
Canada to become 30th country with national dementia strategy
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.
Hope in the face of Alzheimer’s
Roger Marple, Alzheimer Society volunteer and person living with young onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Getting a dementia diagnosis – where do you start?
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
Why Language Matters
Jim Mann, advocate, volunteer, spokesperson and person living with Alzheimer’s disease.