We’re so pleased to congratulate Jim Mann of British Columbia on being honoured with the prestigious Neurological Health Charities of Canada 2013 Change-Maker Award! In 2007, Jim was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease but that never stopped this former government relations consultant from living life to the fullest.
Despite torrential rain, golfers came out ready to brave the elements in support of a worthy cause; a cause that touches 747,000 Canadians, and counting. The 6th Annual Alzheimer Golf Tournament at Bigwin Island proved a huge success, raising over $110,000 for the Alzheimer Society Research Program.
I’ve always liked coffee, the smell, the sound of the drip, the warmth and comfort from that first morning sip – it’s a delightful way to start the day. But coffee has taken on a much bigger meaning beyond my morning routine since I joined the Alzheimer Society of Canada six years ago. Working as the national coordinator on the Alzheimer Society Coffee Break® fundraiser, I’m continuously impressed by the energy and creativity demonstrated by Coffee Break supporters from coast to coast every September.
Autumn is here and with both Coffee Break and the holidays coming up, you might be planning on making a donation to the Alzheimer Society to help us continue to provide programs and services in your community and support dementia research in Canada.
And if this is your first gift, or you haven’t made a charitable gift since 2007, there’s never been a better time to donate! The federal government’s First-Time Donor’s Super Credit means a greater tax credit on your donation.
Ever wondered how ASRP researchers across Canada are selected for funding? Program coordinator Kaya Borowska explains how the competition, review panel, and peer review process work!
Purple flags graced the warm and sunny streets of Boston this past July, leading to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center which welcomed 5000 men and women who traveled from over 70 countries around the globe, to attend the 2013 Alzheimer Association International Conference (AAIC). This year the AAIC celebrated 25 years of progress, change and discovery since its first conference in 1988, and hosted the largest gathering of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), dementia and neuroscience scientists in the world.
The University of Toronto is conducting a study, funded by the Alzheimer Society of Canada, to better understand the needs of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers — and what would make technologies more useful to them. They are looking for unpaid (family and/or friends) caregivers to share their experiences with using technology to help care for someone with Alzheimer’s through an online survey.
A new study has been making headlines this week reporting:
Dementia rates among people 65 and older in England and Wales have plummeted by 25 percent over the past two decades, from 8.3 percent to 6.2 percent. So do we need to still be concerned about rising dementia numbers? Yes!
Summer is a time for vacations and spending more time outdoors, but it’s also a time to be extra vigilant if you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia.
It feels like summer is finally arriving, and with it, an abundance of fresh and delicious food. It’s finally time for those fresh berries, sweet watermelon, and juicy oranges. Summer is a great opportunity to both take advantage of the less expensive in-season fruits and veggies and try to add some brain healthy food choices to your diet. Healthy food choices not only improve your health all around, they are also beneficial to brain health.