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How AgeTech Is Empowering Older Canadians to Stay Independent, Healthy

AGE-WELL, Canada’s technology and aging network, accelerates the delivery of technologies that benefit older adults and caregivers.

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How the Centre for Elder Research Is Helping Build a Better Future

The Centre for Elder Research is dedicated to studying these critical factors in depth and exploring practical ways to enhance the quality of life of older Canadians.

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How the brain-eye connection aims to make memory loss a souvenir

Are you concerned your memory loss may be a sign of something beyond normal aging? Optina’s novel new eye exam is helping physicians answer these questions with confidence.

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Older Adults Need Support Throughout the COVID-19 Crisis

Older adults have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s affecting their ability to manage their physical and cognitive health.

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To Jeanne Beker, a Healthy Brain Means a Healthy Life

Jeanne Beker — fashion journalist, television star, and Honourary Board Member of the Women’s Brain Health Initiative — discusses brain health awareness.

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Important Research: COVID-19’s Effect on Older Adults

Scientists at the Rotman Research Institute are studying how COVID-19 affects older adults' brains, mental health, and more.

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Supporting Seniors’ Needs and Canada’s Economy with Smart Innovations

Through partnerships with industry-leading innovators like Trualta, the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation is helping address unmet seniors’ needs.

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Don’t Treat Us Last Just Because of Our Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

To help the medical community approach how to treat people with dementia, the Alzheimer Society of Canada convened the COVID-19 and Dementia Task Force.

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I Live with Dementia. Let Me Help You Understand

My name is Tanis Rummery. I have vascular dementia, but you can’t tell that by looking at me. I’m not afraid to tell people so I can get the help I need.

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Canadian Neuroscience Ecosystem Collaborates to Accelerate Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Development

The Canadian national dementia strategy calls for a three-pronged approach that embraces patient care, basic research, and drug development.

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