All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia and the brain.

A new study released today by the Alzheimer Society of Canada forecasts a tripling of the number of people living with dementia across the country by 2050. However, modelling shows that there may be ways to reduce the impact of the disease.

Join us as we explore topics that impact families affected by dementia at end-of-life. Learn the types of decisions that need to be made, conversations to have, physiological signs that signal the end-of-life, and ways to cope with grief and loss.

On July 21, Science published an article detailing possible misconduct in some influential research on the potential cause of Alzheimer’s disease. These reports have raised questions about the overall nature of funding research on the causes of Alzheimer's disease.

As we continue into the summer, extreme heat, and emergencies like wildfires and flooding, could happen unexpectedly.

An upcoming webinar, "Transit accessibility and challenges: Tips for people living with dementia," explores some of the challenges and strategies for using public transit when living with dementia.

In January 2022, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. launched a survey exploring family experiences during the height of visitation restrictions in long-term care. Read the report, “Everyone should have someone: Learning from caregivers’ experiences of long-term care visitation during COVID-19.”

We spoke to Michael Hladun, Go Auto’s Senior Vice President, to find out more about why his company is supporting the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s this year.

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