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News and Events: Alzheimer's Disease in the News
   
 

We provide here a sampling of articles that are of national interest. Please send an e-mail to webmaster@alzheimer.ca if you hear of any others we can add.

To find articles

To search for an article online, check the media websites listed at the bottom of this page. Please note that not all these sites will post every article. You may also visit your local library and ask the reference librarian to help you find the back issue in print or on microfilm.

Recently in the media -- 2010

JUNE

Promise Seen for Detection of Alzheimer's
June 23, 2010, New York Times

Hallucinations in Hospital Pose Risk to Elderly
June 20, 2010, New York Times

Dementia patient unfit for murder trial
June 19, 2010, National Post

Feared Side Effect Of Alzheimer's Drugs Is Unlikely
June 18, 2010, Medical Post Today

Canadian opera legend Maureen Forrester dead at 79
June 17, 2010, National Post

Alzheimer's research gains $1.26M deal
June 11, 2010, CBC

When Boomers Get Dementia
June 11, 2010, New York Times

Alzheimer's discovery suggests new treatment approaches
June 10, 2010, National Post

Small doses: Stem-cell therapies under the microscope
June 10, 2010,
Globe and Mail

'Letting go' can empower caregivers
June 3, 2010, Mayo Clinic

Education Helps Against Dementia
June 1, 2010, Medical News Today

MAY

A helping hand through the maze of dementia
May 25, 2010, Toronto Star

Program treats dementia among First Nations people
May 21, 2010, CTV News

Elderly patients being abandoned in ERs
May 13, 2010, National Post

New theory of Alzheimer's explains drug failures
May 13, 2010, Toronto Star

Has Alzheimer’s research taken aim at the wrong target?
May 12, 2010, National Post

Creating a passion for elder care
May 7, 2010, Toronto Star

Dementia in one spouse raises risk in the other
May 6, 2010, CTV.ca

Health Canada issues warning over Exelon patch for dementia
May 6, 2010, Globe and Mail

APRIL

Two-year study finds no brain benefit for fish oil
April 28, 2010, Reuters

Prevent Alzheimer's? No evidence you can: panel
April 28, 2010, Reuters

Seeking early diagnosis of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
April 21, 2010, Globe and Mail

Brain games don't make you smarter, study finds
April 20, 2010, Toronto Star

Neurologists soften guidelines on dementia patients and driving
April 15, 2010, Globe and Mail

A researcher's journey begins with the smallest steps
April 14, 2010, Globe and Mail

Eat more salads – your brain will thank you
April 14, 2010, Globe and Mail

Caregivers key in assessing drivers with dementia
April 12, 2010, Toronto Star

Some patients with dementia safe to drive
April 12, 2010, Toronto Star

Salad dressing good for the brain, new study shows
April 12, 2010, Toronto Star

Centenarian genes probed for genetic secrets of healthy, long life
April 6, 2010, Toronto Star

Quick, easy memory test can predict Alzheimer's, study finds
April 6, 2010, Toronto Star

Dementia sufferers can get lost in cultural divide
April 1, 2010, Toronto Star

MARCH

Caregiver stress: Tips for taking care of yourself
March 2010, MayoClinic.com

Get Moving keeps seniors active
March 2010, Hospital News

What happened to Ontario's mental health strategy?
March 31, 2010, Toronto Star

Call for action on Alzheimer's
March 29, 2010, Toronto Star

Things we can do on Alzheimer's
March 29, 2010, Toronto Star

The rising tide of dementia
March 26, 2010, National Post

Food for thought
March 26, 2010, National Post

Dementia rates poised to skyrocket in Ontario
March 25, 2010, Toronto Star

Study warns about seniors' prescriptions
March 19, 2010, Globe and Mail

Tussle over the keys to independence
March 18, 2010, Toronto Star

How to tell Grandma she can’t drive any more
March 16, 2010, Globe and Mail

Does using underarm deodorant increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's?
March 15, 2010, Globe and Mail

There are many paths to living to 100
March 9, 2010, Toronto Star

Hope against the ravages of aging
March 5, 2010, Toronto Star

Another potential Alzheimer's medication fails
March 5, 2010, CTV News

Living a Purposeful Life Can Stave Off Alzheimer's
March 2, 2010, ABC News

Of reverie and the wandering mind
March 1, 2010, Globe and Mail

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