Tag: McMaster University
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Easing Alzheimer’s-Related Sundowning
I have always had an interest in the workings of the human brain. While at McMaster University, I completed my research thesis on the ability of vitamins and minerals to off-set cognitive decline, which peaked my interest in the subject matter early on in my educational career. The combination of my work in retirement homes,…
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Forget Me Not – Alzheimer’s Dementia
The World Health Organization recently released a news piece, stating that 35.6 million people worldwide live with dementia. By 2030, this number is expected to double to 65.7 million, and by 2050 it is expected to triple to 115.4 million (a number which is astonishingly high!) Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. …
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Walk for Memories
On May 27, 2012 I will be participating in the 5K Walk for Memories with the Alzheimer Society of York Region. I will be walking with a team of other young professionals who are also passionate about raising awareness for this cause! If you are a young professional in the Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Markham, North…
Dr. J. Ancheta Goguen, BSc (Hons), ND 