All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the brain.

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.

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.

