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alzheimer's disease

study uncovers potential new way to reverse nerve damage in multiple sclerosis, other neurological diseases
new breakthrough study looks to change the way ms and other neurological diseases are treated by reversing nerve fibre damage.
angelica bottaro
multiple sclerosis
jul 5 2024
new study finds a way to reverse damage in ms, opening the door to new viable therapies.

how i care for alzheimer’s disease: 'give yourself some grace and … find moments of joy because they’re there'
kim's experience caring for her mother has its ups and downs, but she always finds a way to “find some sort of humour” in the more challenging moments.
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
jun 11 2024
kim and her siblings work together toward an aligned goal: take care of their mother in a way that fosters the best possible quality of life.

my advocacy for alzheimer's disease: from caring for one to caring for all
“everyone could be an advocate as long as you care for your fellow human being. that’s the way i look at it.”
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
may 27 2024
ron beleno has lived experience with alzheimer's because of his dad, and that's the "why" behind his advocacy work.

5 ways virtual reality is improving patient experiences and health outcomes
vr is taking fake worlds and turning them into real life improvements for a variety of people with various chronic diseases and conditions
angelica bottaro
technology
may 13 2024
using vr in healthcare can help improve overall quality of life for those with chronic diseases.

study links cannabis use to lower risk of cognitive decline, dementia-related diseases
“the main takeaway is that cannabis might be protective for our cognition"
angelica bottaro
dementia
apr 12 2024
cannabis could potentially reduce the risk of alzheimer's disease, though more research is needed.

severity of menopause symptoms linked to dementia: study
current data shows that the severity of menopause symptoms and a lack of proper treatments could be used as a risk factor for developing dementia later on in life.
angelica bottaro
menopause
feb 13 2024
anxiety disorder menopause woman, stressful depressed, panic attack person with mental health illness, headache and migraine pain sitting on armchair in domestic home

diagnosed with alzheimer's disease: managing symptoms, treatment and support
this life-long, neurodegenerative and progressive disease chips away at brain cells, damaging cognitive abilities and memory over time.
maja begovic
alzheimer's disease
jan 25 2024
those whose loved ones have been diagnosed with young-onset dementia may face the additional challenge of balancing caregiving responsibilities with work, potentially leading to a loss of income.

opinion: i wasn't completely surprised by a dementia diagnosis at 48, but i was shocked by the lack of support
despite the serious impacts of young-onset dementia, awareness is low compared to dementia in seniors, resulting in delayed diagnoses, a lack of support systems, and few resources for individuals and their families.
john mccaffery, board member and volunteer, youquest
caregivers
nov 13 2023
john mccaffery (pictured with his wife cindy), left his career as an estate administrator with a national bank at age 48 after he experienced cognitive difficulties due to dementia. getty
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study uncovers potential new way to reverse nerve damage in multiple sclerosis, other neurological diseases
new breakthrough study looks to change the way ms and other neurological diseases are treated by reversing nerve fibre damage.
angelica bottaro
multiple sclerosis
jul 5 2024
new study finds a way to reverse damage in ms, opening the door to new viable therapies.

how i care for alzheimer’s disease: 'give yourself some grace and … find moments of joy because they’re there'
kim's experience caring for her mother has its ups and downs, but she always finds a way to “find some sort of humour” in the more challenging moments.
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
jun 11 2024
kim and her siblings work together toward an aligned goal: take care of their mother in a way that fosters the best possible quality of life.

my advocacy for alzheimer's disease: from caring for one to caring for all
“everyone could be an advocate as long as you care for your fellow human being. that’s the way i look at it.”
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
may 27 2024
ron beleno has lived experience with alzheimer's because of his dad, and that's the "why" behind his advocacy work.

5 ways virtual reality is improving patient experiences and health outcomes
vr is taking fake worlds and turning them into real life improvements for a variety of people with various chronic diseases and conditions
angelica bottaro
technology
may 13 2024
using vr in healthcare can help improve overall quality of life for those with chronic diseases.

study links cannabis use to lower risk of cognitive decline, dementia-related diseases
“the main takeaway is that cannabis might be protective for our cognition"
angelica bottaro
dementia
apr 12 2024
cannabis could potentially reduce the risk of alzheimer's disease, though more research is needed.

severity of menopause symptoms linked to dementia: study
current data shows that the severity of menopause symptoms and a lack of proper treatments could be used as a risk factor for developing dementia later on in life.
angelica bottaro
menopause
feb 13 2024
anxiety disorder menopause woman, stressful depressed, panic attack person with mental health illness, headache and migraine pain sitting on armchair in domestic home

diagnosed with alzheimer's disease: managing symptoms, treatment and support
this life-long, neurodegenerative and progressive disease chips away at brain cells, damaging cognitive abilities and memory over time.
maja begovic
alzheimer's disease
jan 25 2024
those whose loved ones have been diagnosed with young-onset dementia may face the additional challenge of balancing caregiving responsibilities with work, potentially leading to a loss of income.

opinion: i wasn't completely surprised by a dementia diagnosis at 48, but i was shocked by the lack of support
despite the serious impacts of young-onset dementia, awareness is low compared to dementia in seniors, resulting in delayed diagnoses, a lack of support systems, and few resources for individuals and their families.
john mccaffery, board member and volunteer, youquest
caregivers
nov 13 2023
john mccaffery (pictured with his wife cindy), left his career as an estate administrator with a national bank at age 48 after he experienced cognitive difficulties due to dementia. getty
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

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