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Media contact
If you are a journalist and need more information on Alzheimer's disease and
other dementias in Ontario or to arrange for an interview with a spokesperson,
please contact Rosanne
Meandro, 416-847-8920 or Kathryn Richardson, 416-847-8921, Marketing and Communications, or
toll-free 1-800-879-4226 (Ontario only).
10 by 20: Ontario action plan for
dementia
Rising Tide: The Impact of Dementia on Canadian
Society
Media releases
- Thrill on the
Hill
Bud Cullen's life as an MP and struggle with dementia packs
emotional punch
February 1, 2010
- The Alzheimer Societies of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk and Hamilton
Halton will announce the results of a new Alzheimer Society report: Rising
Tide: The Impact of Dementia on Canadian Society
Media
advisory
January 4, 2010
- MPP calls for safety alerts for people with Alzheimer's
disease
November 2009
- 35.6 million reasons to care
Staggering new statistics about
dementia.
September 2009
- World Alzheimer Report
September
2009
- Guelph resident
to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Alzheimer's disease
September 2009
- Cornwall resident
to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Alzheimer's disease
September
2009
- To be, or not to be: that is the question
Understanding Alzheimer's disease through
Shakespeare.
August 2009
- Women and
Alzheimer's disease
What you should know
July 2009
- Three Ontarians garner Alzheimer Awards
July 2009
- Building on
opportunities and creating partnerships
Mental health and dementia in
Ontario
July 2009
- Making
dementia a mental health priority
Every four minutes another person is
diagnosed with dementia
July 2009
- A phase III Alzheimer's drug increases levels of toxic beta amyloid
in the brain -- but still provides benefits
Immunotherapy targets Alzheimer's tau tangles -- More doctors
diagnosing and treating mild cognitive impairment
July 15, 2009
- Brain imaging (MRI/PET) and measurements of proteins in spinal
fluid may improve Alzheimer's prediction and diagnosis
New results
from ADNI data bring us closer to earlier detection of Alzheimer's
July 14,
2009
- A "heart healthy" diet and ongoing, moderate physical activity
may protect against cognitive decline as we age
July 14, 2009
- PTSD associated with higher Alzheimer's/dementia risk;moderate
alcohol consumption may lower it
Also, survey shows adults don't know
heart risk & Alzheimer's risk are related
July 13, 2009
- New cases of Alzheimer's and dementia continue to rise, even in
the "oldest old"
New research shows that the proportion of people with
Alzheimer's and dementia also rises in the oldest age groups
July 13, 2009
- Six scientists receive awards for contributions to Alzheimer's
disease research
July 13, 2009
- Three new studies give clear guidance on how to better recruit
volunteers for Alzheimer's clinical studies
Overcoming the biggest
obstacle to improving Alzheimer's treatments
July 12, 2009
- Doctors talk frankly about what encourages and impedes early
diagnosis of Alzheimer's
July 12, 2009
- Results from trials of DHA in Alzheimer's disease and age-related
cognitive decline
Mixed results emphasize the need for earlier
detection and intervention
July 12, 2009
- Neurological
research in Canada gets $15 million boost
Health charities applaud
announcement
June 2009
- Alzheimer Society
optimistic about new Ontario budget
March 27, 2009
Brain Awareness Week, March 16-22
Media release archive
Visit the Media
Release Archive to view 2009 - 2005 media releases.
Annual report 2008-2009
Read more about the Alzheimer Society of Ontario's work here:
Annual report archive
To view past annual reports visit the Annual Report
Archive.
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