dementia

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New action guide empowers people with dementia

One group of people living with dementia collaborated with UBC researchers to develop an anti-stigma toolkit, offering an action guide to bolster community engagement and bridge healthcare support gaps.

Sep 13, 2023

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Survey uncovers pandemic’s complex impact on people living with dementia and their families

COVID-19 has been especially challenging for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, confirms a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Mar 23, 2021

Living near major roads linked to increased risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS

Living near major roads linked to increased risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS

Living near major roads or highways is linked to higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests new research published this week in the journal Environmental Health.

Jan 23, 2020

UBC experts on World Alzheimer’s Day

UBC experts on World Alzheimer’s Day

Sept. 21 marks World Alzheimer’s Day. UBC experts are available to comment on various aspects of Alzheimer’s disease.

Sep 19, 2019

Some seniors entering long-term care homes too soon: UBC expert

Some seniors entering long-term care homes too soon: UBC expert

With seniors now outnumbering children in Canada, an increasing number of families are caring for aging loved ones.

Jun 26, 2018

Social clubs fill gap in dementia support

Social clubs fill gap in dementia support

Community-based social groups could play a crucial role in empowering people with early-onset dementia, according to new UBC research.

May 3, 2016

What ‘brainy mice’ can tell us about dementia and PTSD

What ‘brainy mice’ can tell us about dementia and PTSD

UBC scientists have created unusually intelligent mice by causing a mutation to a single gene.

Aug 17, 2015

New research shows that seniors who participated in cardio or weight training incurred fewer health care resources.

Cardio and weight training reduces access to health care in seniors

Forget apples – lifting weights and doing cardio can also keep the doctors away, according a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.

May 14, 2013

Preventing dementia: new research by VCH and UBC shows the trajectory of cognitive decline can be altered in seniors at risk for dementia

Cognitive decline is a pressing global health care issue. Worldwide, one case of dementia is detected every seven seconds. Mild cognitive impairment is a well recognized risk factor for dementia, and represents a critical window of opportunity for intervening and altering the trajectory of cognitive decline in seniors.

Apr 23, 2012