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

Canada

Royal Ottawa Takes A Stand Against Antipsychotic Drugs

by DON BUTLER

Fifteen care groups across Canada are taking part in a project aimed at reducing the amount of antipsychotic…

Canada

Employers for Caregivers Plan takes a baby step forward

by TEAM ALZLIVE

Hey caregivers: Want to keep working past retirement? Of course you do, and so do your employers. The…

Good

Turn back time with pop-up rooms

by WIGAN TODAY

Patients living with dementia at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary are set to step back in time thanks…

United States

Soul singer Bobby Womack dies at 70

by TEAM ALZLIVE

Legendary singer-songwriter Bobby Womack, who influenced artists such as the Rolling Stones and Damon…

Canada

Dementia in the house: a site for teens

by BAYCREST HEALTH SCIENCES

A website to help teens deal with the devastating reality of early-onset dementia in their middle-aged…

World

Genetic Disorder Inspires Possible Alzheimer's Treatment

by MEGAN JONES

A man with a rare genetic disorder has helped scientists discover a potential new way to combat the…