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Two independent studies by teams of Columbia and Harvard researchers find the degenerative disease begins in one part of the brain and spreads through an abnormal protein. Read More »
Diagnosis forces some changes, but “if there’s something you want to do, by George, you go out and do it!” advises former accountant with the disease. Read More »
Survey says too many Canadians are living in denial about dementia, which delays treatment and counselling that can improve their quality of life. Read More »
It can take years to accept the fact you are no longer the person you were, and find new ways to enjoy life. Read More »
Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital have found the first physical proof that bilingualism delays Alzheimer's. Read More »
A University of Texas neurology professor has found that Alzheimer cells from an elderly patient can trigger the disease in mice, a finding that could change everything currently understood about the disorder. Read More »
Nancy Blezy was intrigued when she heard about a café opening in a Nova Scotia community that would cater to Alzheimer’s patients and their families. Read More »
Gary was 25 when he found out his father had Alzheimer’s, and he lived with the possibility that he might develop the disease until he was 57. That is when he learned he did not inherit the gene. Read More »
Survey found that Alzheimer’s is the second most feared disease behind cancer. Read More »
Even concussions seem to raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia later in life, according to research conducted in older war veterans. Read More »
Laundry, bathing, medication and even preparing meals can become confusing, creating health and safety risks. Read More »
New U.S. guidelines that give patients an early warning of Alzheimer's disease could cause unnecessary worry if implemented here, says head of the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Read More »
Anything that brings researchers closer to understanding Alzheimer's, such as the discovery of five new genes, is welcome. Read More »
Scientists from the University of Toronto’s Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases have helped identify four new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »
As soon as you're diagnosed, it's important to get your affairs in order and decide who will make financial and health-care decisions on your behalf. Read More »
Australian woman with the disease travels the world to battle stereotypes and promote positive images. Read More »
We can make predictions about plenty of things, and soon there’ll be one more: your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »
Cure is just a matter of finding the right biochemicals to target the amyloid plaques that cause the disease, explains Dr. Patrick McGeer. Read More »
Patients in their 40s or 50s often have family and financial responsibilities, including kids or teens still at home. Read More »
Pauline Trudel Fisher lives in an Ottawa facility, placed in “lockdown” for her own safety. She has Alzheimer’s disease and has lost her precious mind. Read More »
Although denial is a natural response, a positive outlook and early treatment can help patients live a full life for years. Read More »
There is no cure or guaranteed way to prevent the disease, but staying active and eating healthy foods may help slow its progression. Read More »
Small changes in mood or behaviour could be early indicators and should be checked out with a doctor. Early diagnosis and treatment can slow its progress. Read More »
Raising so-called “good” cholesterol may not just be good for the heart. New research says it may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, too. Read More »
It isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s, but a researcher who studied people with cognitive impairment says walking might improve the brain’s resistance to the disease and slow the decline. Read More »

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