Alzheimer’s awareness in focus after elderly Columbus woman found dead
An elderly woman with Alzheimer's was found dead after wandering from her home, highlighting the need for increased awareness ...
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Breaking age barriers: youth join Alzheimer’s fight
Margie Shaver and her 17-year-old grandson Dylan are advocating for Alzheimer's awareness, highlighting its impact on all ...
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Dementia: Risk factors and prevention
There are two kinds of risk factors for dementia: non-modifiable and modifiable. Non-modifiable risk factors are ones that cannot be changed or eliminated, like aging, family history and genetics.
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Delta councillor calls for removal of fence dividing Tsawwassen, Point Roberts
But that connection is now in jeopardy after City of Delta engineering staff installed the fence at the end of English Bluff ...
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Aphasia in Alzheimer’s Disease
Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) may develop in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Aphasia is an impairment of speech and language comprehension which also affects the ability to read and write.
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6 Foods That Increase Your Dementia Risk, According to Science
In addition to the most cutting-edge and expert-backed smarter living advice in the categories of wellness, health, ...
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New Alzheimer’s awareness program available to Strathmore
As a new January marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s Calgary is highlighting their new Dementia Share Card initiative, which is currently being launched throughout Alberta.
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New Alzheimer’s awareness program available to Strathmore
As a new January marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s Calgary is highlighting their new Dementia Share Card initiative, which is currently being launched throughout Alberta. “This is really ...
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month spreads awareness about debilitating illness
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and it’s estimated more than 650,000 people in Canada have dementia. That number is expected to jump to one million by 2030. The Alzheimer Society of ...
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Alzheimer Awareness Month is January
This January, during Alzheimer Awareness Month, Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District is highlighting the importance of brain health and sharing resources to protect cognitive ...
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New resource aims to promote empathy and understanding around dementia
January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Canada. The month is dedicated to dispelling myths and addressing questions and concerns that might have arisen, especially following gatherings for the ...
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Common Causes of Falls in People With Dementia
People with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia tend to be at a high risk ... Looking at the various causes of falls can increase awareness and hopefully prevent some falls from happening. If ...