alzheimer's disease

new alzheimer’s drug generates hope, controversy

the drug, intended to slow early progression, was authorized through a process that allows for rapid deployment.

dave yasvinski

jun 09, 2021

a pedestrian walks past biogen inc. headquarters in cambridge, massachusetts, u.s., on monday, june 7, 2021.

canadian study fuels theory alzheimer's an auto-immune disorder

using sophisticated lab techniques, the team found strong evidence in alzheimer’s sufferers of several 'autoantibodies' that bind to brain-specific proteins

tom blackwell, national post

alzheimer's disease

may 14, 2021

finding a treatment for alzheimer’s is a pressing concern, with dementia already costing health care, and the economy more broadly, $10.4 billion annually.

low doses of radiation may help in alzheimer’s fight

after treatment, a patient spoke to his daughter, gave her kisses and clapped his hands to music — things he hadn't been able to do in years.

dave yasvinski

alzheimer's disease

may 04, 2021

modest amounts of radiation may help maximize the body’s ability to protect and repair itself

researchers find new links to alzheimer's

u.s. scientists find 13 new mutations that provide clues to the development of devastating neurological diseases.

nick beare

alzheimer's disease

apr 02, 2021

why don’t we have a cure for alzheimer’s?

the only approved drugs for alzheimer’s alleviate symptoms but do not stop the disease from progressing.

the conversation

alzheimer's disease

mar 19, 2021

nightly high blood pressure an alzheimer's risk for men

'reverse dipping' deprives the brain of the health benefits of sleep.

nick beare

sleep

feb 08, 2021

scientists studied the high blood pressure and health of men for more than twenty years.

misdiagnosis with dlb, alzheimer's and parkinson's

in life, comedian robin williams had been diagnosed with parkinson's disease, but an autopsy revealed dementia with lewy bodies.

nick beare

brain health

feb 08, 2021

misdiagnosis could lead to patient mismanagement.

still no cure: the devastation of alzheimer's

by 2031, the devastating brain disease will impact almost one million canadians.

maja begovic

alzheimer's disease

feb 03, 2021

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

healthing.ca partners with the canadian centre for caregiving excellence

the canadian centre for caregiving excellence supports and empowers caregivers and care providers, advances the knowledge and capacity of the caregiving field, and advocates for effective and visionary social policy, with a disability-informed approach.

healthing.ca

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

feb 07, 2023

supporting caregivers and care providers

the canadian centre for caregiving excellence is a new initiative incubated and powered by the azrieli foundation.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31, 2023

portrait of young woman with down syndrome and her mother

events for caregivers and care providers

discover events for caregivers and care providers from the canadian centre for caregiving excellence.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31, 2023

a group of women have a serious discussion about the proposed budget for their department.

caregiver resources

caregivers and caregiving organizations across the country have created tools and resources to support and empower caregivers in their role.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31, 2023

two friends with disability in rehabilitation centre watching digital tablet.

savvy siblings builds financial security for people with disabilities

more people with disabilities are outliving their parents than ever before. as a result, more siblings are transitioning into caregiving roles.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31, 2023

understanding the needs of caregivers in nunavut

the canadian centre for caregiving excellence is investing in a cross-territory mapping exercise to better understand the needs and challenges of those who provide care in nunavut.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31, 2023