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| ‘My Mother’ – A daughter’s touching tribute |
 When the first signs of dementia began to appear, Marion Schmidt knew she was losing her memory even though her children were doubtful. Her daughter, Mimi, reflects on the grace and courage her mom held onto throughout her life, and what a gift that is for her family
"I know that my son’s generous spirit in part comes from my mother and that she will carry on through her children and grandchildren," Mimi writes.
>>Mimi and Marion’s story
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| Menopause and Memory – A possible link? |
 Dr. Mary Tierney is fascinated by the complex links between menopause and memory, an area of research she believes may one day help lower the risk of dementia in women.
While doctors have long known women are more likely than men to get dementia, Tierney's research suggests some promising possibilities for treatment.
>> Dr. Tierney’s research
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| Coordinated response to dementia epidemic |
 The Alzheimer Society is calling on the Government of Canada to take action on dementia now, while there is still time.
The Society is asking parliamentarians to support its request for a National Dementia Summit, an initiative that would bring together federal, provincial and territorial health ministries across Canada.
This Summit would help to ensure a coordinated response to the dementia epidemic at all levels of government.
>>Ask your MP for support
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CHARITY DAY SUCCESS
Many thanks to the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacies and their patrons who supported the Awareness Campaign, Put Your Mind To It, and donated $10,000 to support people living with Alzheimer’s disease across Canada. |
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Wear a Silver Ribbon
The Alzheimer Society Silver Ribbon is now available for purchase online. This ribbon symbolizes your support for the work of the Society and the 500,000 Canadians with the disease and their family.
Please show your support and get your Silver Ribbon today.
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