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Alzheimer's Awareness Month | Alzheimer Society of Canada

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January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Canada. Learn what that means and how you can get involved. January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Canada. Learn what that means and how you can get involved. Show less

Alzheimer's

Every Minute Counts

DVD - 2017

An aging population and the ever-growing number of people with Alzheimer’s disease puts an enormous stress on both families impacted and on public health. A PBS documentary that catches the social consequences of Alzheimer’s impact. An aging population and the ever-growing number of people with Alzheimer’s disease puts an enormous stress on both families impacted and on public health. A PBS documentary that catches the social consequences of Alzheimer’s impact. Show less

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https://burlington.kanopy.com/video/alzheimers-insulin-resistance-and-nutrition

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The Alzheimer's epidemic is a post-World War II phenomenon. At the turn of the 20th century, Alzheimer's was virtually unknown, now it is projected to aff...Show more The Alzheimer's epidemic is a post-World War II phenomenon. At the turn of the 20th century, Alzheimer's was virtually unknown, now it is projected to affect half of the American population. A diagnosis of Alzheimer's is considered to be a death sentence. It affects every aspect of a person's life: their memory, their ability to learn; and the loss of their very identity. The emotional and financial cost of an Alzheimer's patient to family and friends is enormous. This program looks at every aspect of the Alzheimer's epidemic The dramatic new scientific findings regarding its causes, Its relationship to poverty and diet and finally, startling new discoveries by a new breed of Alzheimer's researchers that hold the promise of reversing and even curing Alzheimer's through diet. Use your Burlington Public Library to log into Kanopy. Show less

High-octane Brain

5 Science-based Steps to Sharpen your Memory and Reduce your Risk of Alzheimer's

by Braun, Michelle

Book - 2020

Neuropsychologist Braun offers insights into a a research-backed program for cognitive health and reducing your risk for Alzheimer. She draws on the exper...Show more Neuropsychologist Braun offers insights into a a research-backed program for cognitive health and reducing your risk for Alzheimer. She draws on the expertise of eight brain health experts to put fitness, nutritional and preventive therapy options on the table. Show less

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Cognitive Care Kit

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Burington Public Library's Cognitive Care Kits are designed to support the skills and abilities of the person living with dementia or cognitive impairment...Show more Burington Public Library's Cognitive Care Kits are designed to support the skills and abilities of the person living with dementia or cognitive impairment. Materials and activities are included to help engage with others, succeed with tasks, and enjoy leisure activities. 22 kits are available for early, mid and late-stage dementia. For more information, call the library 905-639-3611. Show less

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The fight against Alzheimer’s and dementia- TED Talks

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Alzheimer’s and dementia are a heart-breaking reality for millions across the world. Find out what inventors and scientists on the cutting edge of medical research are doing to combat this neurological puzzle. Alzheimer’s and dementia are a heart-breaking reality for millions across the world. Find out what inventors and scientists on the cutting edge of medical research are doing to combat this neurological puzzle. Show less

The First Survivors of Alzheimer's

How Patients Recovered Life and Hope in Their Own Words

by Bredesen, Dale E.

Book - 2021

Doctor and author, Bredesen documents the stories of people with Alzheimer’s who battled the disease and what seemed like inevitable cognitive decline to...Show more Doctor and author, Bredesen documents the stories of people with Alzheimer’s who battled the disease and what seemed like inevitable cognitive decline to find their way back to work, life and relationships that are meaningful to them. Bredesen adds his commentary to the stories as well as tips and tricks for the reader. Show less

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Four Umbrellas

A Couple's Journey Into Young-onset Alzheimer's

by Hutton, June

Book - 2020

June, a teacher and writer, watches her journalist husband Tony walk away from his job and gradually change in his goals and behavior. It is a good seven ...Show more June, a teacher and writer, watches her journalist husband Tony walk away from his job and gradually change in his goals and behavior. It is a good seven years before they receive his Alzheimer diagnosis, even though they realize that the signs of dementia and cognitive decline has been present for a long time. In this books they examine their lives and begin researching to make interesting discoveries as they navigate the realms of their memory and Alzheimer and recognize that it is undisputedly not an old person disease. Show less

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Outsmarting Alzheimer's

What You Can Do to Reduce your Risk : Understand the Six Keys to Protecting Brain Health : Personalize your 3-week Plan Based on the Latest Science : Make Fun and Easy Lifestyle Changes

by Kosik, K. S.

Book - 2015

Author and professor, Kosik’s research-backed guide will help the reader develop a low-cost personalized plan to reduce the risk of cognitive decline or s...Show more Author and professor, Kosik’s research-backed guide will help the reader develop a low-cost personalized plan to reduce the risk of cognitive decline or slow the progression of Alzheimer disease and dementia. He offers advice for caregivers, and suggest recipes, brain games and exercises that you can make a part of an everyday practice. Show less

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The XX Brain

The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

by Mosconi, Lisa

Book - 2020

Masconi, associate professor of neuroscience and associate director at medical college's Alzheimer prevention clinic, stresses the importance of brain health and Alzheimer prevention for women and offers cognitive enhancement techniques. Masconi, associate professor of neuroscience and associate director at medical college's Alzheimer prevention clinic, stresses the importance of brain health and Alzheimer prevention for women and offers cognitive enhancement techniques. Show less

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Is It Alzheimer's?

101 Answers to your Most Pressing Questions About Memory Loss and Dementia

by Rabins, Peter V.

Book - 2020

A book with a simple Q & A format. Professor of psychiatry and medicine, Rabin address worries, questions and concerns about Alzheimer and memory loss with simple research-based answers. A book with a simple Q & A format. Professor of psychiatry and medicine, Rabin address worries, questions and concerns about Alzheimer and memory loss with simple research-based answers. Show less

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Dancing With Elephants

Mindfulness Training For Those Living With Dementia, Chronic Illness or An Aging Brain

by Sawatsky, Jarem

Streaming Audiobook - 2017

Author, researcher and one-time university professor, Sawatsky books and popular blog have an inspirational tone and speak a truth that comes from lived e...Show more Author, researcher and one-time university professor, Sawatsky books and popular blog have an inspirational tone and speak a truth that comes from lived experience. In this award-winning bestseller, he shares simple mindful practices, insightful stories laced with humour, interviews with chronic disease experts and everyday wisdom to deal with of living with dementia, chronic illness and an aging brain. Also available in Print. Show less

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The 30-day Alzheimer's Solution

The Definitive Food and Lifestyle Guide to Preventing Cognitive Decline

by Sherzai, Dean

Book - 2021

Good nutrition is critical for brain health and in the prevention of Alzheimer disease according to Doctors Dean and Ayesha Sherzai. They suggest changes ...Show more Good nutrition is critical for brain health and in the prevention of Alzheimer disease according to Doctors Dean and Ayesha Sherzai. They suggest changes to lifestyle that include stress management, healthy sleep and exercise and offer tips to set these practices in place. Say No to cheese and meat and choose from the Sherzais’ nine groups of Neuro foods to boost brain health. Sherzais’ have conducted significant research on the connection between gut and brain health. Show less

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Did You Hide the Cookies?

Inescapable Heartaches of Caregiving for My Love Alzheimer's, Anxiety, and COPD

by Shone, Judith Allen

Large Print - 2020

Altering family relationships and the anxiety and tasks that come with a loved one’s Alzheimer diagnosis unexpectedly turned Judith Allen Shone into a ter...Show more Altering family relationships and the anxiety and tasks that come with a loved one’s Alzheimer diagnosis unexpectedly turned Judith Allen Shone into a terrified caregiver. She shares her journey of being an unprepared caregiver for her aging partner, her own anguish, emotional and physical exhaustion, and search for lifelines and self-care in the midst of taking difficult decisions. Show less

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https://burlington.kanopy.com/video/turning-point

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Acclaimed filmmaker James Keach takes us inside the quest for the first medication that that could treat the underlying process of Alzheimer's disease, mo...Show more Acclaimed filmmaker James Keach takes us inside the quest for the first medication that that could treat the underlying process of Alzheimer's disease, more than a century after Dr. Alois Alzheimer first described the brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and cognitive skills. Use your Burlington Public Library to log into Kanopy. Show less