Canadian Conference on Dementia

Clinically relevant, cutting-edge dementia research. Twitter managed by conference chair, Dr. Zahinoor Ismail. #11thCCD

[Canadian Conference on Dementia @11thCCD]

Caregivers and healthcare providers, help us better understand frontotemporal dementia and related disorders in Canada!

Click the survey link – only 5 minutes to complete.

🔗 Survey Link: https://t.co/bk2plO2Tm5

Your insights matter! 🧠💪

#FTD #11thCCD

[Canadian Conference on Dementia @11thCCD]

📣 Exciting news for #11thCCD attendees! The CIHR and CCD have partnered to provide Travel Grants of up to $500 for students, post-docs, and researchers in dementia studies.

❗️ Don't miss out - apply by September 22nd.

For more details, click here: https://t.co/clflqruHY8 🌐

[Canadian Conference on Dementia @11thCCD]

⏳ Time is ticking!

Act fast to save with Early Registration Rates until Sep 21. Secure your spot at the 11th Canadian Conference on Dementia happening Nov 2-4, 2023.

📩 Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

#CCD2023 #11thCCD

[Canadian Conference on Dementia @11thCCD]

🚨 Abstract Submission Deadline EXTENDED!!

Don't miss the chance to present your research at the 11th Canadian Conference on Dementia! #CCD2023 #11thCCD

🗓️ EXTENDED DEADLINE: July 31st, 2023, 11:59 pm Eastern

Submit your abstract now: https://t.co/1j93POm8vt

[Canadian Conference on Dementia @11thCCD]

📣 REMINDER!

Don't miss the chance to present your research at the 11th Canadian Conference on Dementia! Submit your abstract by clicking on the link below:

📅 Abstract submission deadline: July 28, 2023.
https://t.co/1j93POm8vt
🌐 Learn more: https://t.co/n4ifEdABEw

#11thCCD

[Canadian Conference on Dementia @11thCCD]

CCD abstract submissions are open. We look forward to seeing you in Toronto!
https://t.co/1j93POm8vt

[Canadian Conference on Dementia @11thCCD]

Hello all CCD Twitter is alive again, in advance of the 11th CCD in Toronto Nov 2-4. Logo will be updated soon. Abstract submissions are open too. See you there!!!

[Canadian Conference on Dementia @11thCCD]

@GeriMedMD @FormigaFrancesc @JAMANetworkOpen @JAMANetwork @sharon_inouye @macesari @i_lozanomontoya @martinezvelilla @Sabater71 @Elisabet_Snchz @roca_ferran @QxMD @drdschwartzmd @CanGeriSoc This is really worth discussing. Perhaps a workshop proposal for CCD November 2-4 in Toronto?

[Neuropsychiatric Syndromes PIA @NeuroPsychPIA]

Check out @NeuroPsychPIA executive committee member @byron_creese 's new commentary in @NatRevNeurol with Katie Lunnon, "Neuropsychiatric symptoms in #AlzheimersDisease the search for mechanisms" 📖
https://t.co/rHGiKsqexU

[Alzheimer Society of Canada @AlzCanada]

The next 30 years will see a near 200% increase in the # of middle-aged people caring for parents & grandparents living with #dementia while balancing childcare, work and other responsibilities.

Learn more in the #LandmarkStudy: https://t.co/Mh2n30BeK9

[Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) @HotchkissBrain]

Congrats to Dr. Sam Weiss for being inducted into the 2023 @CdnMedHallFame. @RockyMtnBrain has been a trailblazer in establishing neurogenesis research as a pathway to treatments for diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, stroke, ALS, and MS.
@UCalgaryMed https://t.co/ub8VGbAYx7

[Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) @HotchkissBrain]

Persistent episodes of #psychosis in mid-to-late life in cognitively normal people increases the risk for #dementia, according to new research by Dr. Zahinoor Ismail and his research collaborators.

See more on these important research findings at: https://t.co/AGV6VI8dfe

[Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) @HotchkissBrain]

The presence of apathy in those with mild behavioral impairment (MBI) increases the risk of progression rate to dementia - Dr. Zahinoor Ismail presents @ the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC):
https://t.co/EbQ9s1GnSo

#dementia #brainresearch

[Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation @TheADDF]

Today at #AAIC22, ADDF-supported researcher @KristaLanctot of @Sunnybrook will discuss her work on #apathy in neurodegenerative diseases in a plenary session. The #ADDF has funded Dr. Lantot's work since 2014.

[Alzheimer Society of Canada @AlzCanada]

See the statement from @AlzCanada regarding media reports of possible misconduct in research on the potential causes for #Alzheimer’s disease.

https://t.co/BZFn3mYCtI

[Alzheimer Society of Canada @AlzCanada]

Each monthly instalment of #DementiaTalksCanada centres on people with direct experience of the topic, from #youngonsetdementia to new technologies and more! Listen to past topics and register for upcoming convos at https://t.co/SKIM7aX0AB!

[Alzheimer Society of Canada @AlzCanada]

Did you know that you can include @AlzCanada in your Will?

By doing so, you can help save and change lives for generations to come.

Visit https://t.co/d3FjX70hYJ to read our summer newsletter for more information on Will planning.

[The ONDRI Study @ONDRISTUDY]

With #neurodegenerative diseases and #dementia, we tend to think of our #seniors population. Yet, many people are diagnosed at a much younger age with #youngonset of disease. More on the complexity of diagnosis, adapted from guidelines by @MarioMasellis https://t.co/vT5Zr0yXik

[UCSF Epidemiology & Biostatistics @UCSF_Epibiostat]

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[Dr. Zahra Goodarzi (she/her) @zahrasgoodarzi]

@dallasseitz @JennAnnWatt @11thCCD @AmerGeriatrics @CanGeriSoc @VivianEwa01