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dementia

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

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, nov 13 2023

machado: people with dementia don't lose their identity. so why do we care for them like they do?

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

lisa machado

don't miss this important fireside chat on behaviours in dementia with expert dr. dallas seitz

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

canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health

understanding the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

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

canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health

alzheimer's disease in canada: stats, resources and impact on canadians

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

corey deeth

more dementia stories

opinion: canadian healthcare choke points put patient lives at risk

canada’s healthcare system is strained. it was always strained. it was designed that way.

dr. david j stewart

patient advocacy

nov 16 2023

canadian emergency departments are now overwhelmed due to too many sick canadians having to wait too long at chokepoints.

crowdfunding cancer charity hopes to help innovative new therapies escape ‘valley of death’

as the arrival of liver cancer awareness month calls much-needed attention to another worthy cause, a former researcher is trying to change the way we wage war on the disease.

dave yasvinski

oct 2 2023

chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill growing cancer cells. it is a common treatment options for cancer patients.

record-breaking wildfires raise questions about health impact on canadians

as the wildfire season breaks records year after year, experts warn even canadians in traditionally unaffected areas need to learn how to protect themselves from smoke inhalation.

dave yasvinski

aug 10 2023

while the short-term effects of this exposure can include headaches, burning eyes and sore throats there isn’t a ton of reliable research to inform canadians on the long-term risks.

nahid acupuncture clinic offers traditional chinese and laser treatments in saskatoon

nahid mobini, who was a medical doctor in iran and an acupuncturist in china before moving to saskatoon, has opened an acupuncture clinic on 8th street

don rice

世界杯2022赛程时间表

jul 25 2023

owner nahid mobini at nahid acupuncture clinic in saskatoon, sask., on tuesday, july 18, 2023.

local health providers marking world hepatitis day with free testing

the windsor essex community health centre and partner o...

taylor campbell

世界杯2022赛程时间表

jul 25 2023

the former windsor water world building is shown on wednesday, september 7, 2022. the city has had a homelessness and housing (h4) hub set up at the former indoor water park since 2020.

cornwall woman's family pleads for 'miracle' drug to treat her cystic fibrosis

twenty-five-year-old chanelle lafleche has to stop and ...

elizabeth payne

世界杯2022赛程时间表

jul 24 2023

chanelle lafleche, 25, and her dog, everest, on sunday, july 23, 2023. lafleche, who has a rare genetic sub-type of cystic fibrosis, is among about 10 per cent of cf patients who are not approved for trikafta in canada. many describe the drug as a miracle for people with cf.

doctor's orders: alzheimer’s disease can be slowed with proper treatment and research

“alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. and knowing about it early is helpful because it empowers the person living with the disease," dr. roger wong says.

karen hawthorne

alzheimer's disease

sep 18 2023

reaching out for support and resources can be a huge boost for caregivers of people with alzheimer's disease, helping them learn how to effectively communicate with their loved one, discuss financial issues and future planning for the future.

machado: is it wrong to lie to someone with dementia?

it may feel deceitful or disrespectful, but therapeutic fibbing can make communication and care easier, allowing the caregiver to join their loved one's skewed reality while preserving their peace and dignity.

lisa machado

aug 14 2023

if there's even a sliver of serenity in allowing ourselves to sink into the reality in which our loved one is most comfortable, why wouldn't we do it? getty

how i care for dementia: 'who would have known he would leave me so early?'

shannon catellier’s husband claude was just 57 when he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.

maja begovic

jun 1 2023

"watching my husband die slowly, knowing that there’s nothing that can be done to slow down the disease," says shannon of taking care of her husband claude.

can a walk a day keep dementia at bay?

walking may help strengthen connections between brain networks, including those implicated in cognitive functioning and alzheimer’s disease.

dave yasvinski

alzheimer's disease

may 29 2023

previous research found when older adults with mild impairment walk regularly, they may experience enhanced brain function.

after stroke, 1 in 3 at risk of developing dementia within five years

a statement from the american heart association is calling for early screening of people who have experienced a stroke to identify cognitive impairment.

dave yasvinski

may 2 2023

canadians suffer 108,707 strokes on an annual basis, or one every five minutes. getty

frontotemporal dementia: finding joy, love, and making new memories

when chantal patenaude became a caregiver to her mom pierrette, it became a chance to connect with her in a new way, but also an opportunity to witness her mother finding happiness and friendship despite having dementia.

chantal patenaude

may 1 2023

as agonizing as it was to gradually lose her mom, chantal patenaude says that it was crucial to notice the positives and live in the moment. getty