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

WAM - Lori and Randy

York Region
September 13, 2022

Lori's husband Randy lives with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Lori made the decision to put Randy in long-term care after the realization she couldn't be a caregiver any longer.

Woman with dark shoulder-length hair wearing a Canada 150 shirt resting on a man in a wheelchair wearing the same shirt

WAM - Deb and Rocky

York Region
September 10, 2022

We are catching up with people who have shared their stories with AS York to see how they and their person living with dementia are doing. Deb is doing OK, trying to adjust to her new normal. Rocky, her husband, passed away after a battle with young-onset dementia in 2021. He was 66 years old.

Older woman with short hair standing behind an older man in a wheelchair outside.

Local author comes to AS York book club

York Region
September 10, 2022

Former Holland Landing author Judy Penz Sheluk will be the guest at AS York's The Rakuten Kobo Digital Book Club meeting on World Alzheimer’s Day, Sept. 21.

Head and shoulder picture of an older woman with shoulder length blond hair, wearing a golf visor and colourful shirt standing outside

WAM - Jane and Eileen

York Region
September 10, 2022

World Alzheimer's Month - We first met Jane and her mom Eileen during our 2018 holiday appeal. When we chatted with mother and daughter duo, Eileen was living with Jane and required assistance for her day-to-day activities. Eileen passed away on Jan. 6, 2022 after hip surgery and a lung infection.

Older woman sitting in a brown chair with her arms crossed with a colouring picture in front of her on a table.

WAM - Jean and Tom

York Region
August 26, 2022

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Throughout the month, we are going to say hello to some of the people who have shared their stories with us over the years, including Jean and Tom. Tom is living with young-onset dementia.

Head and shoulder shot of Tom, sitting on a couch.

WAM - Jennifer and Feroze

York Region
August 26, 2022

We first met Jennifer and Feroze for an Alzheimer’s Awareness Month story in January 2020. At the time Jennifer was trying to look after her partner, Feroze, who lives with Alzheimer’s disease. Feroze is now living in long-term care.

Head and shoulder shot of Jennifer and Feroze, outside in front of trees.