Alzheimer dinner raises $4,795

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

The “Spring Reflections” dinner hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts’ on Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous here was a success, raising about $4,795 for the further promotion of Alzheimer awareness and education. “It went really well. It was a huge success,” enthused executive director Lynn Moffatt. ... continue reading

January is Alzheimer’s awareness month

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is using Alzheimer Awareness month to promote early detection with the launch of the new Let’s Face It campaign.[...]

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Alzheimer Society to benefit from donated art

Monday, November 7th, 2011

The Alzheimer Society of Brant will benefit from donations of artwork that will be sold to raise money for the organization.[...]

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Reducing the fear of Alzheimer’s disease

Friday, March 25th, 2011

The Alzheimer Society of Canada is working on several fronts to reduce the fear of growing old in a fog of dementia. A conference focused on research, treatment and prevention is being held in Toronto.

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Alzheimer’s disease: Tested

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Baby Boomers need to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and its symptoms, according to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. The conclusion comes after a national study on boomer knowledge about the disease, which will be striking more people as the boomer population ages.

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