Archive of 2009 Articles
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JANUARY
January health news: Boost your memory with vitamin B
January 2009, Homemakers.com
Re-evaluating the risk of concussions
January 31, 2009, globeandmail.com
Chilling out, hanging out fights dementia
January 23, 2009, globeandmail.com
Active social life may stave off dementia
Janaury 20, 2009, nationalpost.com
Experts discuss lasting effects of concussions
January 19, 2009, nationalpost.com
Mother and daughter share exhausting role
January 16, 2009, torontostar.ca
Ticking time bomb
January 16, 2009, torontostar.ca
Alzheimer's caregivers reluctant to seek help with patients' aggression: survey
January 13, 2009, cbc.ca
Hormone therapy linked to dementia
January 13, 2009, globeandmail.com
Genetic variant linked to increased Alzheimer's risk
January 12, 2009, ctv.ca
Avoid antipsychotic drugs for elderly given death risks, experts urge
January 9, 2009, cbc.ca
Stem cells: FAQs
January 7, 2009, cbc.ca
Understanding Alzheimer's
January 5, 2009, cbc.ca
FEBRUARY
Report: tide of illness rising
February 25, 2009, canada.com
Folic acid: good for cells, so-so as a disease-fighter
February 24, 2009, cbc.ca
The memory thief
February 21, 2009, globeandmail.com
'Person-centred' dementia care vital
February 20, 2009, canada.com
Women's health declines in 40s: Statistics Canada
February 19, 2009, canada.com
Nursing Home Director Accused Of Forcibly Injecting Deadly Medication
February 19, 2009, nationalpost.com
Alzheimer's: Self-destructive cells 'key player,' study says
February 19, 2009, globeandmail.com
New promise in old drugs for treatment of dementia
February 16, 2009, canada.com
2nd-hand smoke, cognitive impairment linked: study
February 13, 2009, cbc.ca
Mayo Clinic neuropsychologist discusses early-onset Altzheimer's
February 9, 2009, torontostar.com
Keeping fit can mean huge benefits for your brain
February 2, 2009, nationalpost.com
MARCH
Don't take chances, wear a helmet
March 20, 2009, torontostar.com
Anesthetic may hasten progress of Alzheimer's disease: animal study
March 12, 2009, cbc.ca
Canadians make stem-cell breakthrough
March 2, 2009, globeandmail.com
APRIL
Exercise calms agitation associated with dementia
April 30, 2009, reuters.com
Stop worrying, think positive to avoid memory loss
April 23, 2009, reuters.com
Painkillers don't protect against Alzheimer's, study of elderly shows
April 22, 2009, cbc.ca
Canada's Aging Population: Seizing the Opportunity
April 22, 2009, Canadian Caregiver Coalition
Senate Special Committee on Aging Identifies Serious Gaps for Older Canadians in Canada's Aging Population: Seizing the Opportunity
April 21, 2009, Canadian Parliament website
Boomer Tsunami: Face your tomorrow here, now
April 20, 2009, torontostar.com
Severely low blood sugar levels pose dementia risk: study
April 14, 2009, cbc.ca
Seniors' drug use five times the average
April 14, 2009, nationalpost.com
Primeau donating damaged brain to science
April 9, 2009, thestar.com
Popularity of brain-fitness games soaring, but do they really work?
April 7, 2009, thestar.com
Early warning clue for dementia
April 6, 2009, BBC News
Loving care, not worry, is what mom needs
April 4, 2009, torontostar.com
In praise of Mrs. Hockey
April 2, 2009, nationalpost.com
MAY
Video can help seniors make end-of-life decisions
May 29, 2009, ctv.ca
Dementia care 'human rights' call
May 28, 2009, BBC News
Dementia drugs may put some patients at risk
May 28, 2009, ctv.ca
Test for early Alzheimer's not far off
May 27, 2009, torontostar.com
Weight loss link to dementia risk
May 19, 2009, BBC News
Credit protector plan failed dementia patient
May 16, 2009, thestar.com
Caring for aging Mom transforms dutiful daughter
May 16, 2009, thestar.com
Common heart problem raises Alzheimer's risk
May 15, 2009, canada.com
Trial drugs 'reverse' Alzheimer's
May 6, 2009, BBC News
Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer's decline
May 6, 2009, The Globe and Mail
Exercise may improve dementia symptoms
May 4, 2009, National Post
HBO's Alzheimer's series aims to push for cure
May 3, 2009, Reuters UK
JUNE
A life with purpose lasts longer, researchers find
June 18, 2009, Globe and Mail
Taking control of getting old
June 13, 2009, Financial Post
'Improved' test for Alzheimer's
June 10, 2009, BBC News
You Age As You Eat: Nosh to keep your noodle like new
June 8, 2009, National Post
Rogue protein 'spreads in brain'
June 7, 2009, BBC News
Weekly curry 'may fight dementia'
June 3, 2009, BBC News
JULY
Caregiver closeness may slow Alzheimer's decline
July 30, 2009, Reuters
News story unlocks aid for Aimee
July 29, 2009, thestar.com
Antipsychotics pose high risks for older diabetics
July 27, 2009, globeandmail.com
Everyone needs a break: respite care
July 24, 2009, canada.com
Food for the brain can prevent stroke
July 24, 2009, thestar.com
Only half of dementia cases diagnosed
July 24, 2009, thestar.com
New tests could help in early Alzheimer's diagnoses
July 21, 2009, National Post
Immune therapy Alzheimer's hope
July 21, 2009, BBC News
Putting to rest fear of 'a home'
July 18, 2009, thestar.com
More reflections on mental health strategy
July 18, 2009, thestar.com
Parenting your parents
July 18, 2009, Financial Post
Alzheimer's gene may impair middle-aged memory
July 16, 2009, CNN
Raising the bar on mental health reform
July 15, 2009, torontostar.com
Health care's missing care
July 15, 2009, globeandmail.com
Symptoms Of Alzheimer's May Come In Your 50s
July 15, 2009, ABC News
New tests may help spot early-stage Alzheimer's
July 14, 2009, Reuters
Veterans with post-traumatic stress are at high risk of dementia
July 13, 2009, USA Today
Can Wine Fight Dementia?
July 13, 2009, ABC News
Antipsychotic drugs being dispensed more often: Study
July 9, 2009, Canada.com
Does A New Alzheimer's Test Do More Harm Than Good?
July 9, 2009, Citynews.ca
Carving out some comfort amid confusion
July 8, 2009, National Post
Young adults with strong language skills may be resilient to Alzheimer's later: study
July 8, 2009, National Post
Increased Alzheimer's, Parkinson's deaths linked to nitrates
July 6, 2009, cbc.ca
Coffee 'may reverse Alzheimer's'
July 5, 2009, BBC News
Challenges rise as memory fails
July 4, 2009, Toronto Star
Solo life ups gene dementia risk
July 2, 2009, BBC News
New triggers found for Alzheimer's
July 2, 2009, National Post
AUGUST
Increased blood pressure linked to memory problems
August 26, 2009, National Post
Brain experts check suntan nanos
August 24, 2009, BBC News
Instant Memory
August 22, 2009, National Post
'In their minds they are happy'
August 17, 2009, BBC News
Organizations that care
August 15, 2009, torontostar.com
Bird flu causes Alzheimer's-like brain damage, study says
August 15, 2009, globeandmail.com
Fish consumption linked to decreased development of dementia
August 14, 2009, National Post
Brain teasers may help stave off memory loss
August 6, 2009, globeandmail.com
Keep cholesterol in check to ward off dementia
August 5, 2009, Reuters
Midlife heart problems can lead to dementia
August 4, 2009, globeandmail.com
Study: Cholesterol levels tied to increased risk for dementia
August 4, 2009, CNN.com
A reminder: Forgetfulness normal part of daily life
August 4, 2009, torontostar.com
SEPTEMBER
September health news: The latest breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research
September 2009, Homemakers
In death, Alzheimer's sufferer reunited with husband
September 25, 2009, globeandmail.com
Your questions on Alzheimer's disease and patients' rights
September 25, 2009, globeandmail.com
Personal brushes with Alzheimer's disease
September 24, 2009, globeandmail.com
Dementia: signs and symptoms
September 22, 2009, globalnational.com
More than 35 million worldwide have dementia
September 21, 2009, ctv.ca
More than 35 million have dementia: report
September 21, 2009, nationalpost.com
115 million cases of dementia by 2050
September 21, 2009, globeandmail.com
Tweeting for a good cause
September 21, 2009, globeandmail.com
Report sounds Alzheimer's alarm
September 21, 2009, thestar.com
Money problems 'signal dementia'
September 21, 2009, bbc.com
Three NFLers promise brains for concussion research
September 15, 2009, torontostar.com
GPS on seniors raises privacy, cost issues
September 15, 2009, cbc.ca
"Long sleepers" show higher dementia risk
September 11, 2009, Reuters.com
Scientists find three new gene links to Alzheimer's
September 7, 2009, National Post
Mass brain training study begins
September 6, 2009, BBC News
OCTOBER
The three ghosts of poverty: Being a caregiver can affect your financial health
October 31, 2009, torontostar.ca
Elite athletes at risk of early dementia
October 29, 2009, ABC News
Getting Paid to Take Care of Mom or Dad
October 25, 2009, Wall Street Journal online
Redefining Dementia as a Terminal Illness
October 14, 2009, Time
Memory not first Alzheimer's sign
October 13, 2009, BBC News
Digital technology eyed in fight against Alzheimer's
October 13, 2009, globeandmail.com
'Wrong' drugs used for dementia
October 7, 2009, BBC News
Coffee doesn't protect aging brain, study
October 6, 2009, National Post
Down's dementia risk 'overlooked'
October 4, 2009, BBC News
Conference To Share Cutting Edge Developments In Dementia Research
October 2, 2009, Medical News Today
NFL's disturbing Alzheimer's study no surprise to CFL players
October 1, 2009, torontostar.ca
NOVEMBER
The damage done
November 27, 2009, nationalpost.com
Fat belly may hurt the brain as well as the heart
November 27, 2009, globeandmail.com
Caregivers face economic blow
November 24, 2009, cbc.com
Eat well for your heart and reap a brain bonus
November 18, 2009, nationalpost.com
Seven new technologies to help aging drivers
November 15, 2009, ctv.ca
Trouble thinking? Better see the dentist
November 13, 2009, reuters.com
Pfizer reducing research plants after buying Wyeth
November 9, 2009, thestar.com
Muscle strength may reduce risk of Alzheimer's: study
November 9, 2009, nationalpost.com
Missing Alzheimer's patients need alerts, MPP says
November 6, 2009, cbc.ca
Create Silver Alerts to find missing Alzheimer's patients, MPP urges
November 5, 2009, globeandmail.com
Memory test 'spots pre-dementia'
November 3, 2009, BBC News
DECEMBER
Scientist discovers new way to repair damaged nerves
December 10, 2009, globeandmail.com
Music can do 'incredible things' for people with dementia
December 10, 2009, BBCNews.com
The decade's Top 10 research discoveries
December 5, 2009, thestar.com
Toronto doctor proposes brain bank to study hockey concussions
December 4, 2009, globeandmail.com
Medical system badly fails elderly
December 4, 2009, torontostar.ca
Teenagers who care for ailing relatives are 'invisible population'
December 4, 2009, torontostar.ca
Surgeons dissect brain live on Internet
December 3, 2009, torontostar.ca
Baycrest to exercise boomers' brains
December 3, 2009, torontostar.ca
6 Things These Caregivers Wish They’d Known Sooner
December 2009, Readers Digest online
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