External News Resources
- Announcing the Leap community’s Open House Week!by Rebecca Ihilchik on May 13, 2022 at 6:40 pm
Are you an adult 55+ or a caregiver to someone who is? You are invited to the Leap community’s Open House Week! Taking place May 24-27, Open House Week features a jampacked series of free […]
- ALS Awareness Month: Understanding an ALS with FTD Diagnosisby Adriana Fraser on May 13, 2022 at 3:48 pm
May is ALS Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and during this month, AFTD is raising awareness around an ALS with FTD diagnosis. ALS and FTD share […]
- Model Discusses FTD Advocacy in “Sports Illustrated” Articleby Adriana Fraser on May 12, 2022 at 3:39 pm
Model and FTD caregiver Nicole Petrie discussed why she’s spreading FTD awareness in a recent Sports Illustrated article. “I have dreamed of shooting for [Sports Illustrated] since I started […]
- Model Discusses FTD Advocacy in “Sports Illustrated” Articleby Adriana Fraser on May 12, 2022 at 3:39 pm
Model and FTD caregiver Nicole Petrie discussed why she’s spreading FTD awareness in a recent Sports Illustrated article. “I have dreamed of shooting for [Sports Illustrated] since I started […]
- Little-Known Protein May Play a Role in FTD Disease Pathology, Study Suggestsby Adriana Fraser on May 10, 2022 at 7:40 pm
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) are gaining new insight into how the transmembrane protein 106B, or TMEM106B, plays a role in FTD disease pathology. In a study, […]
- Couples Living with PPA Featured in Wisconsin Newspaperby Adriana Fraser on May 10, 2022 at 7:22 pm
Two couples living with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) share their experiences of managing the disease and the importance of supportive relationships in a recent article in the Wisconsin newspaper […]
- Activist Living with FTD Discusses Dementia Advocacy in Asia in “Being Patient” Interviewby Adriana Fraser on May 10, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Emily Ong, who lives with FTD, discussed her efforts to combat the challenges of dementia advocacy in Asia in an April 20 Being Patient “LiveTalk” interview. Ong, who lives in Singapore, spoke […]
- Caregiving, Advocacy, and Community Leadershipby Rebecca Ihilchik on April 26, 2022 at 7:21 pm
CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast is proud to introduce a series of episodes featuring conversations from the CABHI Summit 2022. This episode is the series’ first installment. In this […]
- 1,200+ People Impacted by Young-Onset Dementia Gather for AFTD’s Annual Education Conferenceby Matt Ozga on April 15, 2022 at 3:18 pm
More than one thousand people impacted by frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), the most common dementia under 60, came together to connect, learn, and engage with a community that understands the […]
- CABHI Summit 2022 Recap: Empowered Aging Through Innovationby Rebecca Ihilchik on April 7, 2022 at 2:51 pm
What does empowered aging mean, and how can innovation help us get there? This was the lead question at the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)’s fourth annual CABHI Summit, which […]
- Donald Newhouse Honored for Work Targeting Primary Progressive Aphasia, All Forms of Most Common Dementia under 60by Matt Ozga on April 1, 2022 at 6:48 pm
On Wednesday night, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) honored Donald Newhouse at its 2022 Hope Rising Benefit. Donald lost his wife, […]
- The Femtech Revolution and the Fight for Quality Pelvic Healthcareby Rebecca Ihilchik on March 31, 2022 at 7:51 pm
During her recent fight with cervical cancer, Rachel Bartholomew had an epiphany. She realized that far too many women were left to navigate pelvic health challenges in the dark. To address this […]
- Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar: Amplifying Your Voice in FTD Research — Why Am I Asked So Many Questions?by Matt Ozga on March 29, 2022 at 4:42 pm
When studying FTD, researchers ask a lot of questions. Research participants may find themselves thinking, “Why do you need to know all this information?” This Perspectives in FTD Research […]
- Mobilizing Innovation to Advance the Health of Canadians, Build a Skilled Workforce and Improve the Economyby Rebecca Ihilchik on March 2, 2022 at 4:52 pm
As Canada’s aged population increases, so too does the prevalence of age-related brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, the principal cause of dementia in older adults. Over 500,000 […]
- Aging Well with Lifelong Learner Molly Sutkaitisby Rebecca Ihilchik on February 23, 2022 at 2:30 pm
Photo courtesy of the Toronto Star. On this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast, Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong speak with octogenarian Molly Sutkaitis about aging well and […]
- Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar: FTD Biology and Testing — Why Do You Need My Samples?by Matt Ozga on January 28, 2022 at 3:50 pm
The more we learn about FTD, the closer we come to having effective treatments and a cure. Persons diagnosed with FTD and their loved ones can advance the science of FTD by taking part in vital FTD […]
- 3 Arts-Based Innovations Empowering Older Adults to Maintain their Mental Healthby Rebecca Ihilchik on January 26, 2022 at 3:00 pm
In honour of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, CABHI is featuring a new piece of content each week over the month of January. Every week corresponds to one of CABHI’s five core Innovation Themes. […]
- Dementia Mythbustersby Rebecca Ihilchik on January 20, 2022 at 3:30 pm
In honour of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, CABHI is featuring a new piece of content each week over the month of January. Every week corresponds to one of CABHI’s five core Innovation Themes. […]
- 5 Innovations Supporting People Living with Dementia and their Caregiversby Rebecca Ihilchik on January 13, 2022 at 3:00 pm
In honour of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, CABHI is featuring a new piece of content each week over the month of January. Every week corresponds to one of CABHI’s five core Innovation Themes. This […]
- Student innovators create intergenerational ‘buddy’ platform to support older adults experiencing social isolationby Rebecca Ihilchik on January 6, 2022 at 6:56 pm
In honour of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, CABHI is featuring a new piece of content each week over the month of January. Every week corresponds to one of CABHI’s five core Innovation Themes. This […]
- Care Partner Support Space Archiveby Alzheimer Society on December 10, 2021 at 6:46 pm
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- Watch the Global Conversation on FTD!by Matt Ozga on October 2, 2021 at 12:40 pm
To mark World FTD Awareness Week 2021, AFTD has worked with the international coalition World FTD United to put together a Global Conversation on FTD. For this effort, AFTD and World FTD United […]
- Webinar: The Role of Neuropalliative Care in FTDby Lauren Gauthier on September 20, 2021 at 4:47 pm
How can neuropalliative care support individuals and families with FTD? This AFTD Educational Webinar defines neuropalliative care and its role in managing FTD symptoms and improving quality of life. […]
- My Husband/Boyfriend is my inspirationby Jane Oster-Doran on May 30, 2021 at 8:13 pm
I am walking for my husband BILLY, a true inspiration. He never gives up and makes everyday complete. The post My Husband/Boyfriend is my inspiration first appeared on Alzheimer Society London and […]
- Walking for my Grandmaman and all of the people that I serve as a Geriatricianby Sheri-Lynn Kane on May 28, 2021 at 3:01 pm
Can’t say enough about the strength, courage, compassion, and humanity of the people who I serve as a Geriatrician who walk with dementia everyday! The post Walking for my Grandmaman and all of the […]
- Walking for my husbandby Sylvia Hutter on May 27, 2021 at 12:52 pm
This year I am walking in memory of my husband, dad, and uncle. The post Walking for my husband first appeared on Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex.
- Walking in Memory of my Grandpaby Brittan Williams on May 27, 2021 at 12:11 pm
In past years I walked in honour of my Grandpa George. This year I was in memory of him and in honour of the caregivers who supported him until his end of life. When I walk this year I am thinking of […]
- Walking for Bob Shoreby Krystal Mueller on May 26, 2021 at 2:02 pm
I’ve been walking all month in honour of my Grandpa! Myself and my family appreciate everything Highview Residence has done for him and others affected by Dementia and Alzheimer’s! The post […]
- Walking for our Mom and one amazing Grandmaby Jenn on May 25, 2021 at 8:00 pm
This weekend we will be walking for our amazing Mom and Grandma. She has taught us how to love, how to be kind, to always support one another- family is always first. The post Walking for our Mom and […]
- I’m walking for my Dad!by Susan on May 25, 2021 at 12:37 pm
I had no idea when I snapped this selfie that it would be the last walk we’d take together. Miss ya Daddy! The post I’m walking for my Dad! first appeared on Alzheimer Society London and […]
- I’m walking for my MaMa RIP may22/2021by Samantha Divnich on May 25, 2021 at 12:30 pm
My mother Cathy was diagnosed young with dementia and declined rapidly to her peaceful passing this weekend She was strong , I got her strength. She was loving, I got her compassion. She was my mommy […]
- I Miss My mom and grannyby Catherine Ryan on May 25, 2021 at 12:30 pm
I am walking in memory of my beautiful mom and my granny Both selfless loving caring women whom I was blessed to be loved by and gave In my life I miss both so very much so I do this for them I know […]
- How much more evidence do we need? Time to change dementia care.by Alzheimer Society on June 25, 2020 at 3:47 pm
The Canadian Armed Forces report on long-term care homes struck with COVID-19 came as a shock to many Canadians. The conditions found by soldiers who volunteered to help care for residents are beyond […]
- “Don’t put us at the bottom of the list for treatment just because of our diagnosis.”by Alzheimer Society on June 4, 2020 at 7:13 pm
When Mario Gregorio was diagnosed with dementia 12 years ago, he was determined to continue to live a full life as long as he could. As a volunteer for the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Mario, who […]
- What is your legacy?by Alzheimer Society on May 21, 2020 at 9:20 pm
By Leanne Kaufman, President and CEO, RBC Royal Trust Planning for the future is important for everyone. That’s why we’ve partnered with RBC Wealth Management, Royal Trust to help you with your […]
- *UPDATED* Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for people with dementia, caregivers and familiesby Alzheimer Canada on March 26, 2020 at 10:00 am
***** Read our COVID-19 statement. ***** Right now, COVID-19 is proving to be particularly challenging for people living with dementia, caregivers and families: For people with dementia who live […]
- Brain Awareness Week: How a DIY project helped Paul challenge his brainby Alzheimer Society on March 15, 2020 at 11:00 am
Paul Lea, who lives in Toronto, Ontario, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2009. But that didn’t stop him from seeking ways to stay mentally and physically active. Lifestyle changes are not […]
- Check in on your charitable givingby Alzheimer Society on February 18, 2020 at 7:13 pm
A New Year (and decade!) has just begun, making it an excellent time to review your finances and your estate plan. While doing so, why not take the opportunity to consider what you can do for your […]
- “Let us help you understand.” Learn how Canadians living with dementia are shining light on the stigma they face.by Alzheimer Society on January 6, 2020 at 11:00 am
Everyone’s experience with dementia is unique – whether they are someone who has dementia, a caregiver or a family member of someone who is diagnosed. Each person has their own unique story to […]
- Power of attorney: Tips for choosing the right attorney for property (and what to do if you’re appointed)by Alzheimer Society on November 7, 2019 at 3:48 pm
It’s important for Canadians to include plans for a power of attorney in their future and financial planning. In today’s guest blog from RBC Wealth Management, Royal Trust, learn more about […]
- The world doesn’t end when you have Alzheimer’s: Isabel and Michael’s storyby Alzheimer Society on October 2, 2019 at 12:30 pm
Isabel, a retired teacher, and Michael, a military veteran, live in Victoria, British Columbia. Happily married for more than 50 years, they first met at a mess hall in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, in […]
- Why you should have Powers of Attorneyby Alzheimer Society on September 17, 2019 at 2:25 pm
As we live our day-to-day lives, we sometimes overlook the planning that we should be doing to help protect ourselves, our wishes, our assets and the people we care for. Though it may not be pleasant […]