Eligibility Criteria

Les critères de base pour participer sont :

- Être âgé de 50 ans et +

- Avoir le français québécois comme langue principale

- Être droitier

- Avoir des inquiétudes concernant le fonctionnement de sa mémoir

Eligibility Criteria

• Are 50 years or older
• Have been diagnosed with mild to early-moderate Alzheimer's disease (including mixed dementia)
• Are medically stable and able to take part safely
• Experience mild to moderate depressive symptoms
• Feel comfortable using basic technology, such as a tablet or headset
• Have access to Wi-Fi and a smart device (such as a phone or tablet) for online sessions and study apps
• Have someone available to be present during all study sessions

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to participate in this study you must:

• be 60 years of age or older

• be living independently in the community

• have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing

• read, write, and speak English fluently

• have feelings of memory decline in the past 5 years

• be able to exercise at a moderate pace for 60 minutes 3x/week receive clearance from a medical doctor (once deemed eligible) to participate in an exercise program

You are ineligible to participate in this study if you:

• cannot partake or commit to exercise training 3x/week for 26 weeks or have regularly engaged in exercise (more than once per week) over the past 3 months

• cannot partake or commit to consuming a daily supplement for 26 weeks or consumed nutritional supplements containing creatine monohydrate over the past 3 months

• have a known allergy to creatine monohydrate or dextrose (glucose, D-glucose)

• have been diagnosed with a neurological disorder (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease)

• have pre-existing kidney disease, heart disease, or liver abnormalities

• have one or more uncontrolled chronic or psychiatric conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, depression, anxiety)

• are taking medication that may impact kidney function (e.g., non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen)

• are ineligible or uncomfortable with blood sampling.

Eligibility Criteria

over 18 years old

were involved in decision making for a family member or friend who died with dementia in Saskatchewan

your family member or friend died least 3 months ago

are comfortable speaking about your experience with your family members end of life

can read large print statements written in English

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible to participate if you are: 1.18 years or older. 2.Living in Canada. 3.Fluent in English or French. 4.Have access to a computer and internet. 5.A primary caregiver [ This includes but is not limited to spouses, children, siblings, or other family members, as well as non-family members who serve as the primary caregiver.] to a person living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). 6.Experiencing elevated levels of rumination and/or worry. 7. Willing to be randomized into one of the study groups (mindfulness-based intervention or control).

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible to participate if you are 60 years or older, have a confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, remain relatively independent in your day-to-day life, are able and willing to wear digital activity tracking technology to monitor daily activity patterns, and are able to provide informed consent and participate in study procedures. You are also eligible to participate if you are a partner/caregiver as a healthy control. 

Eligibility Criteria

1.) Diagnosed with Dementia and/or memory loss by a clinician

2.) Exhibit adequate oral communication skills and cognitive function

3.) Walk or stand with or without personnel or assistive devices

4.) Individuals must be greater than or equal to 50 years of age

Eligibility Criteria

- You are currently an unpaid caregiver for someone living with dementia in Canada

- You have been in this caregiving role for at least 1 year

- The person you care for may live with you, in their own home or in long-term care

- You must be able to complete an online questionnaire in English

- You have access to an internet connection and device

Eligibility Criteria

- are between the ages 60-90

- have up to grade 12 education

- have an individual (spouse, friend, or relative), called a “study partner,” who is willing to:

- Accompany you to the study visits

- Communicate to the study staff of changes in your health status over the period of this study