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News and current affairs about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

United States

Maya Angelou's words still rise

by TEAM ALZLIVE

Dr. Maya Angelou, who passed away at the age of 86 at her home in North Carolina in May, was a  poet,…

Canada

Be wary of online tests: opinion

by TEAM ALZLIVE

People over 65 are seeking out information about Alzheimer’s online and ending up with useless tests…

United States

Top Ten Areas Caregivers Desire More Training

by TEAM ALZLIVE

The majority of caregivers say they must be actively learning to stay with a company. 85% of caregivers…

Canada

Canadian Seniors and Cellphones

by MICHAEL OLIVEIRA

A report by the Media Technology Monitor suggests that a majority of Canadian seniors now own a cellphone,…

World

Dementia Patient, 84, Died in Handcuffs

by ALEX BALLINGALL

Described as frail and suffering from dementia, an 84-year-old Canadian man held against doctor’s…

Canada

Watching the Wanderers

by MATT GURNEY

Late last year, Joe Hendrix, 34, and his fiance were in their new Georgia home when, just before four…