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Adult Canadians are wise to make arrangements concerning their legal, financial and health affairs when they are well and able to make decisions regarding these personal matters. Keeping your will up to date and financial affairs in good standing are important first steps. Giving a trusted family member or friend an enduring power of attorney and naming a health care proxy are other important steps to take.
This information is in Spanish: Obtenga información y consejos sobre cuidar a una persona con Alzheimer en esta guÃa completa y fácil de leer. Aprenda consejos sobre el cuidado, información de seguridad, problemas médicos comunes y cómo cuidarse a sà mismo.
There are no medications today that can cure Alzheimer's disease. But there are currently four medications approved by Health Canada which can improve some symptoms for a period of time or slow the rate of decline.
Prevalence and Risk Factors.
There are no treatments today that can cure Alzheimer's disease. However, there are currently four medications, approved by Health Canada, that can treat symptoms of the disease. Learn about them on this page
Genetics is the study of how a specific feature, such as a disease, is passed from one family generation to another. Researchers are working hard trying to learn the role of genetics in Alzheimer's disease. It's also a major concern for people with Alzheimer's disease and their families. However, note that sometimes people are concerned about a family history of Alzheimer's disease when, in fact, they have a family history of different dementia. So far, researchers have found over 20 genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
An Alzheimer Society info sheet related to the progression of Alzheimer's Disease and most relevant to the early stage.
An Alzheimer Society info sheet related to the progression of Alzheimer's Disease and most relevant to the middle stage.
An Alzheimer Society info sheet related to the progression of Alzheimer's Disease and most relevant to the late stage.
An Alzheimer Society info sheet related to the progression of Alzheimer's Disease and most relevant to the end of life stage.
