All the latest news and stories about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and the brain.
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Sarah Lyon is the Director of Philanthropy of the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.
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Sarah Lyons is the Director of Philanthropy of the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.
What does the Charter mean to Roger?
Roger Marple resides in Alberta. He lives with dementia. Roger, an advocate for dementia awareness, is a member of the Advisory Group that created the Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia. He was also one of the faces of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month this past January. Read what Roger thinks about the Charter below:
Meet our researchers: April Khademi, Ryerson University
April Khademi, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering at Ryerson University, talks about her research on medical imaging.
What does the Charter mean to Mario?
Mario Gregorio resides in British Columbia. He lives with dementia. An advocate for dementia awareness, Mario is a member of the Alzheimer Society’s Advisory Group that created the Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia. Mario was one of the many faces of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month this past January. Read what Mario thinks about the Charter below:
Helpline seeks volunteers amid growing need for dementia support
First Link® Dementia Helpline Coordinator Julie and volunteer Jill share why the helpline service is so essential and how volunteers can get involved.
What does the Charter mean to Marilyn?
Marilyn Taylor lives with Alzheimer’s disease. She’s a member of the Alzheimer Society’s Advisory Group that created the Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia. Marilyn grew up in Alberta where she worked in the oil and gas industry for 20 years. After her mother was diagnosed with cancer, she moved to Nova Scotia to take care of her. A mom, stepmom, grandma, and great-grandma, Marilyn enjoys living independently with her dog and cat who insist on going out for walks in any weather. Read what Marilyn thinks about the Charter below:
