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A Toronto geriatric hospital is highlighting a little-known symptom of advanced dementia and offering hope to families through experimental treatment. Paratonia causes uncontrollable muscle stiffness in people with dementia, making everyday tasks and even simple displays of affection, like holding hands, agonizingly difficult. Touria Izri has more.

New Brunswick’s seniors’ advocate is once again raising concerns about the social development department. He says a woman with dementia has died after wandering from the special care home she lived in. As Anna Mandin reports, it wasn’t the first time she escaped.

According to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, cases of dementia in our province are expected to double in the next 20 years. Global News Morning’s Clay Young talks to a Winnipegger living with dementia about the day he knew something was wrong.

An upcoming fundraiser is not only bringing amazing talent to the stage but also supporting a crucial cause. “Ghostlight,” a fundraising event for Hope for Dementia, will take place on May 16 at Théatre Beanfield. Tracy Braunstein, Producer and Artistic Director of Full Circle Productions, and Camille Isaacs Morell, Vice President of Hope for Dementia,...

New research suggests wildfire smoke may harm brain health, with fine particles linked to inflammation, headaches, brain fog and an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Caryn Lieberman reports.

An Edmonton woman caring for her husband with dementia is shining a light on the growing crisis facing Canada’s unpaid caregivers. It comes as a new report estimates unpaid care in Canada is worth $97 billion annually, with most caregivers reporting financial strain and burnout. As Quinn Ohler reports advocates say support is urgenly needed.

There are currently more than 62-thousand Albertans living with dementia. With no cure, the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is hosting of their biggest fundraisers for research and supports. Event chair Cameron Johnson and NHL alumni Jason Strudwick joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk more about the upcoming Pro-Am Hockey...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. and Yukon is calling attention to the role stigma and fear play in keeping people from accessing dementia support. Global News Morning speaks with the Society’s CEO Jen Lyle about the findings of a new poll.

Thousands of cyclists took over the DVP and Gardiner for a ride with purpose. The 5th annual Bike for Brain Health raised money for Baycrest, supporting Dementia and Alzheimer’s research. Lexy Benedict reports.

Earlier this month, Health Canada approved a new drug that could help patients with mild or early on-set Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Morris Freedman joins Ross Hull to discuss the progress being made to improve the lives of Canadians battling dementia.

Cases of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia continue to grow in Manitoba. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba’s Erin Crawford has more with Global News Morning’s Clay Young.

Health Canada has approved a new once-monthly drug for people living with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. Donanemab is intended to treat adults with a clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for May 4, 2026.

Simple items like fidget spinners and communication tools have been added to care kits to try reduce agitation or fear during emergency ambulance trips.

April 7 marks National Caregiver Day in Canada. It’s estimated one in four Canadians over the age of 15 provide care, often for seniors with long-term conditions. BlueBell is an initiative created to support families and caregivers providing care to people who live with dementia. Its founder, Andrew Karesa, shared more with Global News Morning...

A unique partnership between Baycrest Health Sciences and OCAD University is encouraging second year industrial design students,  to create products that enhance experiences for older adults living with dementia. Susan Hay has the story.

A new documentary takes a hard look at what dementia care really looks like for families. It’s the first film by Dr. Jenny Ingram of Peterborough who has spent decades working in seniors’ care. Marc Woodhouse has the story.

New research is revealing the molecular “secret sauce” behind spider silk’s incredible strength and flexibility, while newly discovered comet C/2026 A1 could become one of the brightest objects in the night sky this spring. We also look at a major study linking moderate coffee consumption to a lower risk of dementia. Walter Stoddard, Senior Scientist...

London Drugs pharmacist Lisa Gill goes through some of the things that could help caregivers supporting people with Alzheimer’s or dementia

We sit down with John Britton, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, to learn more about the role stigma plays in keeping people from accessing support.

The Susan Holt government has rolled out a new plan to care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Advocates say this is the province’s first tangible framework to address these illnesses but there are concerns regarding prevention measures.