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The Alzheimer Society of Alberta & NWT: bringing awareness, education, & support to those affected by dementia. We fund research for causes, prevention, & cure. Learn more at alzheimer.ab.ca

We are so grateful for all the volunteers, players, teams and sponsors who helped us raise 1.1 million for dementia research. #AFO2025 #alzfaceoff #ENDALZ
May 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
By 2050, the number of cases in Canada will almost triple to over 1.7 million people living with dementia.

This is why we are committed to support everyone affected by dementia and create a future without dementia, leading to better care for all. #IGWalkforAlz Register at Walkforalzheimers.ca.
April 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
By 2050, the number of cases in Canada will almost triple to over 1.7 million people living with dementia.

This is why we are committed to support everyone affected by dementia and create a future without dementia, leading to better care for all. #IGWalkforAlz Register at Walkforalzheimers.ca.
April 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
March = Brain Health Month 🧠 Time to flex those mental muscles! Share your go-to brain health tip and let's build a smarter community together. #BrainPower #brainhealth
March 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Join the walk, spread hope! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Support Canadians with dementia and their care partners. Your fundraising keeps vital help accessible. Together, we make a difference! #ENDALZ #helpfordementia #walkforalzheimers #IGWealthManagment
February 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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February 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan: “40 per cent of dementias are preventable”
Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan: “40 per cent of dementias are preventable” | Globalnews.ca
"Attendees will learn all about dementia - What the early warning signs are, some of the risk factors and how to get support from the Alzheimer's Society with diagnosis."
globalnews.ca
January 17, 2024 at 10:41 PM
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New research suggests a single cause behind Alzheimer's: stress granules. This breakthrough could revolutionize early diagnosis and treatment.

#AlzheimersResearch #HealthBreakthrough
A Radical Shift: New Study Proposes a Single Cause for Alzheimer’s Disease
A groundbreaking theory suggests stress granules as the primary trigger for Alzheimer's, offering new pathways for early diagnosis and treatment.
geekoo.news
February 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Seniors, are you clued in on fraud risks? 🤔 Financial expert Doris Bonora's giving a zoom talk on spotting scams & protecting your money on February 19th. Equip yourself—register here: www.helpfordementia.ca/event/senior... #FraudPrevention #FinancialSecurity #Seniors
February 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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#Hypertension can contribute to long-term wear-and-tear on the body, leading to serious conditions such as #dementia if left untreated. Cardiologist Dr. M. Katie Elfrey of The Heart Center at Mercy shares her guidance for regularly monitoring blood pressure.
Managing blood pressure can help prevent serious illness
Hypertension can contribute to long-term wear-and-tear on the body, leading to serious conditions such as dementia if left untreated. Dr. Katie Elfrey from Mercy Medical Center shares her guidance for...
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February 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Carlos Olivas’s journey as a #caregiver for his veteran father with #dementia shows the power of love, humor, and inclusion. ⤵️
January 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Recent studies have shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease: https://talker.pub/4hz9gXg

#sleep #dementia #mentalhealth #dreams #studies #research #science
Study links delayed dream sleep to higher risk of dementia
Recent studies have shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
talker.pub
January 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
As of January 1, 2025, we estimate that nearly 772,000 people in Canada are living with dementia. By 2030, that number will reach 1 million. Together, we can make a difference by raising awareness and supporting people who are impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. alzheimer.ab.ca
January 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
One of the challenges people living with dementia and their care partners can face is isolation. Minds in Motion is a wonderful way to get active mentally and physically, in an environment that is dementia-friendly and fun.
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January 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM