Dementia could become top killer in Canada as population ages
Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases could become the number one killer in Canada. By the end of the…
Riverina family grapples with daughter’s devastating childhood dementia diagnosis
When Rachel Anderson and Elijah Marshall noticed their daughter Hannah struggling to remember things she had just done,…
Almost a quarter of NHS dementia staff ‘feel unable to give patients best care’
Almost one in four healthcare staff working in NHS dementia services believe they are unable to provide patients…
This Many Sleepless Nights A Week Could Raise Dementia Risk By 40%
Insomnia Ben Blennerhassett via Unsplash Scientists already think that regular poor sleep, especially in midlife, might increase your…
Can video game–style exercise slow Alzheimer’s risk?
Scientists report that a 12-week gamified exercise program not only sharpened recall but also increased hippocampal volume, pointing…
Dementia Care Pathways aims to transform support for Alberta families
When Linda Salloum was just 54 years old, she was diagnosed with early-onset dementia. “She was kind, thoughtful,…
Earlier diagnosis and treatment of dementia may help delay progression of the disease: researchers
University of Alberta researchers are teaming up with the University Hospital Foundation and patient groups to create a…
Changing indoor environments could improve sleep for people living with dementia
Implementing changes to indoor environments, such as cooler bedrooms at night and increasing the amount of bright light…
Here’s How Many Steps To Walk A Day To Lower Dementia Risk
No need to panic if you’re not a gym person – doctors previously told HuffPost UK that walking…
Air pollution exposure linked to faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Exposure to high concentrations of air pollution may worsen Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by accelerating the buildup of toxic…
One Diet Can Lower Genetic Risk For Alzheimer’s, Scientists Discover
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet has been found to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease even among individuals…
Smell loss emerges as the early behavioural sign of Alzheimer’s
New research reveals that immune cells attack brainstem nerve fibers linked to smell, making loss of smell the…