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January 17, 2023 - It is a diagnosis seen by most as the beginning of the end of the joy found in one’s daily life. It can cause fear, discouragement and dark thoughts of the challenges that lie ahead....

Each January, the Alzheimer Society supports and leads Canada’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. During this month, the Society encourages organizations across…

The Greater Victoria Public Library seeks applications for Emerging Local Authors Collection; gingerbreak showcase raises $74,000.

“At first, there was relief because we finally had a name to it,” says Jana Schulz. “But on the other hand, even though we saw it coming and knew what it was? For me, it was oh my gosh, what are we in for?” Schulz is a caregiver to her father Roy, who lives with dementia. Along with many others across the province, she’s participating in the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s

- Alzheimer Society of Canada hopes to connect people living with dementia to support, knowledge and community - A diagnosis of dementia is not easy. This

Red Deer City Hall will be lit up in blue lights Sunday, Jan. 14, to commemorate Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

January is Alzheimers Awareness Month and the Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay District wants to clear up some of the misconceptions about the diagnosis.

A new report from a seniors advocacy group says Manitoba isn’t prepared for rising rates of dementia as the province’s population ages.

Throughout the country, large municipalities are laboratories of democracy. New and innovative policies introduced in one market are often exported to others, and ultimately replicated...

Riders Raise Funds, Awareness for Suicide Prevention