Art and dementia

First new treatment for Alzheimer's disease approved in nearly two decades offers hope for people living with dementia

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Monday, June 7, 2021

"Over the next 10 years, we anticipate that more than one million people in Canada will be living with dementia.

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  • "Over the next 10 years, we anticipate that more than one million people in Canada will be living with dementia.
  • There is an urgent need to investin dementia research to provide people living with the disease new and better treatments.
  • The Alzheimer Society of Canada is committed to funding innovative dementia research focused on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and finding cures for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
  • The Alzheimer Society Research Program is Canada's leading funder of research into better understanding the causes of dementia, improving treatment and care, and towards finding cures.

Canadians with dementia lead Alzheimer Society campaign: "Yes. I live with dementia. Let me help you understand."

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Monday, January 7, 2019

"We're turning the conversation over to the experts," says Pauline Tardif, CEO at the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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  • "We're turning the conversation over to the experts," says Pauline Tardif, CEO at the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
  • Today, more than half a million Canadians are living with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
  • Alzheimer Societies across Canada provide programs and support services for people with all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, and their caregivers.
  • The Alzheimer Society is a leading Canadian funder of dementia research and has invested over $53 million to date in biomedical and quality of life research through the Alzheimer Society Research Program.

International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Collaborates with Center for Applied Research in Dementia for a New Global Certification

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Monday, August 27, 2018

The Center for Applied Research in Dementia developed a globally recognized course and now offers the online course titled; "Montessori Dementia Care Professional".

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  • The Center for Applied Research in Dementia developed a globally recognized course and now offers the online course titled; "Montessori Dementia Care Professional".
  • Founded in 2011, the Center for Applied Research in Dementia specializes in translating research into practice, creating effective memory interventions.
  • Dr. Camp is Owner and Director of Research and Development of the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, in Solon, Ohio.
  • International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners was formed to promote standards of excellence in Dementia and Alzheimer's disease education and Dementia certifications.

National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Announces Rhonda Brand as President

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

SPARTA, N.J., July12, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) is proud to announce that Rhonda Brand has joined the NCCDP as the new President of the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, effective July 5th 2018.

Key Points: 
  • SPARTA, N.J., July12, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) is proud to announce that Rhonda Brand has joined the NCCDP as the new President of the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, effective July 5th 2018.
  • Brand is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Care Trainer, Certified Dementia Care Manager (for Dementia Unit Managers), Certified First Responder Dementia Trainer and Certified Dementia Support Group Facilitator with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
  • The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners was formed in 2003 and the mission of the NCCDP is to provide comprehensive dementia education and dementia certification to health care professionals and frontline staff working in the health care industry.
  • NCCDP offers many certifications such as: Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Alzheimer's Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT), Certified Dementia Care Manager (CDCM), Certified Dementia Support Group Facilitator (CDSGF) and Certified First Responder Dementia Trainer (CFRDT).

President and CEO of Toronto's Baycrest & Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation appointed to federal Ministerial Advisory Board on Dementia

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Monday, May 14, 2018

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, federal Minister of Health, announced today at the National Dementia Conference in Ottawa, the establishment of a Ministerial Advisory Board to advise her on matters related to the health of persons living with dementia.

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  • The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, federal Minister of Health, announced today at the National Dementia Conference in Ottawa, the establishment of a Ministerial Advisory Board to advise her on matters related to the health of persons living with dementia.
  • "I am honoured to join the Ministerial Advisory Board on Dementia as its co-chair and work together with the Alzheimer's Society of Canada and other members," said Dr. Reichman.
  • Dr. Reichman, an internationally-known expert in geriatric mental health and dementia care, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Baycrest, one of the world's premier academic health sciences centres focused on aging, seniors care and brain function and home to the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation.
  • Now in its 100thyear, Baycrest is a global leader in geriatric residential living, healthcare, research, innovation and education, with a special focus on brain health and aging.

National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) Announces 2018 Educator of the Year

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

SPARTA, N.J., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Jennifer Krupa, director of lifelong living at the Center for Lifelong Learning at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, OH, has been awarded the 2018 CADDCT Educator of the Year by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.

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  • SPARTA, N.J., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Jennifer Krupa, director of lifelong living at the Center for Lifelong Learning at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, OH, has been awarded the 2018 CADDCT Educator of the Year by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
  • Krupa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and a Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
  • The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) was formed in 2003 and has thousands of members throughout the United States and many countries.
  • The NCCDP provides Alzheimer's disease and dementia care education globally and issues dementia certifications to health care professionals and frontline staff.