In a new study, postdoctoral researcher Dr. Rikke Kofoed and senior scientist Dr. Isabelle Aubert and their team at Sunnybrook Research Institute...
Alzheimer’s disease
Patient stories, research and information from Sunnybrook experts. Learn more about our dementia care and research.
Behind the research: managing apathy in patients with Alzheimer’s disease
One of the most prevalent yet under-recognized symptoms experienced by patients with Alzheimer’s disease is apathy, characterized by a loss of...
How to share caregiving responsibilities with your sibling(s)
Taking care of an aging parent who’s still living at home can be both rewarding and exhausting. Add a chronic illness such as dementia or Alzheimer’s...
Behind the research: Study looks at fighting Alzheimer’s disease in a new way
In the first preclinical study of its kind, researchers used focused ultrasound to deliver a treatment deep inside the brain to help boost the health...
Alzheimer’s and the holidays: Tips for caregivers
By planning, preparing and being flexible with changes along the way, celebrating the holidays with relatives who have Alzheimer’s can have moments...
Gathering clues about early onset dementia
Researchers are working to identify when dementia is imminent in people with a genetic predisposition to the disease.
Why stepping into a healthier lifestyle could help delay Alzheimer’s disease
Daily exercise is known to be beneficial for body and mind, but a new study has found physical activity may also protect the brain from Alzheimer's...
Patient story: Focused ultrasound and Alzheimer’s disease
Sally McMillan shares her patient story from being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease to participating in a world-first clinical trial at Sunnybrook...
The top 3 medical problems to watch for in people with dementia
There are several medical conditions that are more common in people with dementia, and worth paying particular attention to.
Dementia day programs have huge benefits for patients and caregivers
Day programs can ease the journey of caregiving for the caregiver, and lead to an improvement in quality of life for the person with the dementia.