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10 warning signs
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Describes ten common symptoms that may indicate Alzheimer disease or another form of dementia.
- Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada
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A strategy for Alzheimer disease and related dementias in Manitoba
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Proposes strategies to address the care and support for seniors with Alzheimer disease and addresses issues such as education, diagnosis, programs and services, human resources, and research. Includes a description of the disease, list of current services in Manitoba, and a glossary. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Manitoba Health
- From: Health publications
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Aluminum
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Discusses aluminum as a risk factor for Alzheimer disease.
- Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada
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Alzheimer care
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Focuses on information for the caregiver, including tips for daily living, strategies for coping and managing stress, guidelines for tough ethical issues, and links to community contacts. Includes a caregiver forum.
- Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada
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Challenging behaviours
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An introduction to challenging behaviours of people with Alzheimer disease, which can include wandering, restlessness, repeated actions, suspicion, inappropriate sexual behaviour, and aggression.
- Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada
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Caregiver support
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Discusses the challenges facing those who care for Alzheimer patients. Provides strategies for daily living and coping with stress.
- Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada
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Alzheimer disease: clinical trials and studies
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Describes the process required to approve drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer disease in Canada. Provides information on drugs under investigation. Includes details of two current Canadian drug trials.
- Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada
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Alzheimer Society of Canada
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Works to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer disease and promote the search for a cause and cure for the disease. Website provides electronic forums for caregivers and for general inquiries about Alzheimer disease.
- Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada
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Alzheimer Society Research Program
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Describes a program that provides grants and training awards to help researchers study the causes, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer disease and how to care for people affected by it. Provides on-line access to guidelines and application forms.
- Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada
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Alzheimer disease
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Offers a definition of the disease, and describes who it affects, warning signs, diagnosis, and stages.
- Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada
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