/dementia/taxonomy/term/16/all en /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-building-cognitive-reserve-healthy-aging-360504 <p>Join us on November 6th at noon for the next À¦°óSMÉçÇø Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia. </p> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:09:40 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1670 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/research-new-stem-cell-models-receives-26-million-360436 <h2><b>Thomas Durcan’s project will </b><b>dissect the role of microglia in degenerative conditions, to identify new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's treatment</b></h2> <p>An innovative new program based at The Neuro has received $2.6 million from the CQDM and the Brain Canada Foundation.</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:44:26 +0000 admin 1664 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/bilingualism-makes-brain-more-efficient-especially-when-learned-young-age-360355 <h2><b>MRI data from large sample shows increased whole-brain connectivity in people with a second language</b></h2> <p>Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment. The brain is most plastic in childhood, forming new pathways in reaction to stimuli such as language.</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:44:33 +0000 admin 1658 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/lets-talk-about-dementia-french-public-lecture-valleyfield-360302 <h2>LET’S TALK ABOUT DEMENTIA (French public lecture in Valleyfield)</h2> <h3>Thursday, October 24, 2024</h3> <h3>1:00 to 2:30 p.m.</h3> <p>EVERYONE IS WELCOME.</p> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:14:42 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 1655 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/recreating-hallmark-parkinsons-disease-human-neurons-360245 <h2><b>Scientists use stem cells to follow development of protein bodies characteristic of neurological disease</b></h2> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:47:43 +0000 admin 1646 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-hope-best-plan-rest-359972 <p>Join us on October 9th at noon for the next À¦°óSMÉçÇø Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.  </p> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:00:33 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1616 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/caring-conversations-how-manage-hallucinations-delusions-and-paranoia-associated-dementia-359982 <p><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations/caring-conversations-past-episodes"><em><strong>Caring Conversations</strong></em></a> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from ex</p> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:01:16 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1622 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/conferences-publiques-centre-dimagerie-cerebrale-mcconnell-40eme-anniversaire-360134 <h3>Conférences Publiques: Centre d'imagerie cérébrale McConnell - 40ème anniversaire</h3> <hr /> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:40:37 +0000 admin 1629 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/public-lectures-mcconnell-brain-imaging-centre-40th-anniversary-360133 <h3>Public Lectures: McConnell Brain Imaging Centre - 40th anniversary</h3> <hr /> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:32:21 +0000 admin 1628 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/open-house-mcconnell-brain-imaging-centre-40th-anniversary-360114 <h3>Open House: McConnell Brain Imaging Centre - 40th anniversary</h3> <h4><strong>Discover the best Neuroimaging infrastructure in Canada</strong></h4> <hr /> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:07:39 +0000 admin 1625 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/scientific-day-mcconnell-brain-imaging-centre-40th-anniversary-360112 <h3>Scientific Day: McConnell Brain Imaging Centre - 40th anniversary</h3> <h4><em>Honouring the past, transforming the future</em></h4> <hr /> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:47:54 +0000 admin 1624 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/understanding-and-navigating-dementia-claire-webster-community-workshop-mistissini-359655 <p>A workshop to raise awareness and provide basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.</p> <p>Everyone is invited to listen, ask questions and share stories. Refreshments will be served.</p> <p> </p> <p>Date:</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:58:17 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 1600 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/understanding-and-navigating-dementia-claire-webster-community-workshop-ouje-359653 <p>A workshop to raise awareness and provide basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.</p> <p>Everyone is invited to listen, ask questions and share stories. Refreshments will be served.</p> <p> </p> <p>Date: </p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:53:14 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 1599 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/49th-preston-robb-neuroscience-day-359534 <p>The event honours the career and memory of Preston Robb, who is considered one of the founders of Canadian child neurology. Dr. Robb started pediatric neurology at the MCH.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:21:32 +0000 admin 1587 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/neuro-epilepsy-lecture-series-closed-loop-control-cognitive-networks-children-epilepsy-357970 <p>The 2024-2025 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series will include eight lectures covering hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research.</p> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:04:55 +0000 admin 1503 at /dementia