How to Support a Friend Through a Dementia Diagnosis
Being Patient
“… Darla Fortune, and University of Regina Professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies Rebecca Genoe share insights new dementia research.”
TAGS: dementia, patient support, mental health, University of Regina
‘There are younger people getting it too:’ Nanaimo myeloma marcher advocates for early testing
NanaimoNewsNOW
“The Nanaimo Multiple Myeloma March returns Monday, Sep. … as she attends events put on by Myeloma Canada across the country whenever she can.”
TAGS: cancer, patient perspective, patient advocacy, Myeloma Canada
Polycystic kidney disease: Four generations treated at St. Paul’s Hospital
The Daily Scan
“While there is no cure for PKD, it can be managed with diet, exercise and medication, prolonging the period before a patient has to start dialysis or have a kidney transplant.”
TAGS: polycystic kidney disease, organ transplant, Providence Health Care
Paramedic referrals connect people to support after overdose
BCEHS
“BC paramedics are helping to address the ongoing toxic drug crisis by connecting people at risk to important health-care services through a new initiative with the regional health authorities.”
TAGS: addiction and substance abuse, mental health, Provincial Health Services Authority
Nearly one million Canadians projected to have dementia by 2030, new report says
The Globe and Mail
“Research published by the Alzheimer Society of Canada shows close to 1.4 … factors that improve brain health, “as a government and as a country, …”
TAGS: dementia, Canadian research, Alzheimer Society of Canada
Researchers’ Perspectives on Building Strengths and Abilities in FASD
CanFASD
“As well, a more balanced and hopeful view of FASD can help service providers to feel more confident in their ability to work with people with FASD, which has important trickle-down effects for families who then have more places to turn to for FASD-informed supports.”
TAGS: Canadian research, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, CanFASD