Archive for January, 2011

Alzheimer Walk raises record amount

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Champion Alzheimer walk fundraiser Peter Carter said people have helped him along the way and so he’s just giving back. Carter was one of the 171 walkers Saturday in Hanover, Port Elgin and Owen Sound who turned in an unprecedented fundraising performance.[...]

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Canadian Alzheimer’s scientists gain funding boost

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

The federal government has pledged $8.6 million for new research on Alzheimer’s disease.

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Doctors explain battle to beat Alzheimer’s

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

In the Colombian region of Antioquia, members of 28 extended families develop early-onset Alzheimer’s in their 40s.

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Alzheimer’s examined in Chile Sundance film

Friday, January 28th, 2011

The hardships inflicted by Alzheimer’s disease on both sufferers and their families is the theme of award-winning Chilean director Sebastian Silva’s latest Sundance film festival offering.

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Alzheimer cluster sparks dream of cure

Friday, January 28th, 2011

It’s a cruel disease that strips away a person’s identity until they can no longer remember their loved ones or feed themselves. But normally, Alzheimer’s does not attack until old age.

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