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January 21, 2011
"We Choose to Focus On The Positive" article in The Record about a Waterloo couple navigating early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis
November 24 2011
Claude Gravelle, NDP MP for Nicklebelt, introduces a private member bill to the House of Commons for a National Dementia Strategy
September 13 2011
World Alzheimer Report 2011 shows early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease has health, financial and social benefits.
June 24 2011
Gather at the Gallery, new early stage program introduced by the Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo
January 11th 2011
January 4th 2011
First wave of Baby Boomers turning 65 not ready for Alzheimer's
September 21st 2010
World Alzheimer Day press release reporting on the Global Economic Impact of Dementia
September 9th 2010
B vitamins slow brain shrinkage, may delay dementia
July 28th 2010
U.S. Researchers Close to Blood Test
June 24th 2010
Ben and Ian began their journey by bicycle from Victoria, British Columbia to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Working in conjunction with the Alzheimer Society of Canada they hope to raise $25000, as well as to elevate awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. Go to http://www.acrossthenation.ca/ to donate.
May 7th 2010
Bill to establish Alzheimer Advisory Council and develop a strategy
Alzheimer Advisory Council Act 2010 English (PDF)
March 24th 2010
10 by 20: Ontario action plan for dementia (PDF)
Ten action steps by 2020 to prevent dementia, increase the quality of care for Ontario families facing dementia and manage healthcare spending
Report by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario
January 4, 2010
Rising Tide: The Impact of Dementia on Canadian Society (PDF)
Executive Summary
September 2009