8 Ways to Support Someone With Dementia
January is national Alzheimer’s month in Canada, and we have a lot of work to do! If you know or are someone who has memory… Read More »8 Ways to Support Someone With Dementia
Participating in a Clinical Study for COPD
In February 2009, Judy decided enough was enough. She quit smoking. After smoking heavily for many years, she used Champix to successfully break free from… Read More »Participating in a Clinical Study for COPD
Disruption in the Dementia Care-System: You need guts and an innovative mindset!
In 2002 Eloy van Hal did something unconventional. Something no-one had dared to even dream of before. He founded a place where elderly residents can… Read More »Disruption in the Dementia Care-System: You need guts and an innovative mindset!
Yes, I have dementia, and yes, I make my own decisions!
Craig Burns is a board member with the Alzheimer Society of BC, works with future doctors at UBC, is a public speaker, and is involved… Read More »Yes, I have dementia, and yes, I make my own decisions!
Press release: Memory Clinic reduces wait times for patients concerned about memory
PENTICTON, KELOWNA, KAMLOOPS, VANCOUVER – The doctor shortage in BC has been a pressing issue for a number of years now. Waitlists for family doctors seem to… Read More »Press release: Memory Clinic reduces wait times for patients concerned about memory
Press release: New addiction issue emerging in Penticton
PENTICTON – Many employers need to think about new ways to better support their staff’s mental, physical and emotional well-being. COVID-19 has changed everything, including when… Read More »Press release: New addiction issue emerging in Penticton
Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Resources
Named after the famous gastroenterologist, Dr. Burrill Crohn, Crohn’s disease first became regarded as a medical condition in 1932. However, the first explanation of Crohn’s… Read More »Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Resources
Alzheimer’s disease resources
In 1906 woman died of an unusual mental illness. Her symptoms included memory loss, language problems, and unpredictable behaviour. After she died, her doctor Alois… Read More »Alzheimer’s disease resources
COPD resources
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has been around for quite some time. The evolution of research on this disease covers over 200 years. Anno 2021,… Read More »COPD resources
Myasthenia Gravis resources
The first described case of Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is of Native American Chief Opechancanough, who died in 1664, reports the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Eight… Read More »Myasthenia Gravis resources