by Marketing | Jul 11, 2024 | Neurocognitive Disorders
When confronted with the onset of cognitive problems in an elderly loved one, it’s not rare to feel powerless. Indeed, the development of dementia raises its share of challenges, as much for the senior who is suffering from it as for the family and close...
by Marketing | Jun 18, 2024 | Neurocognitive Disorders
Widely known for its tremor-like symptoms, Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common degenerative diseases affecting the elderly population. With multiple signs and manifestations, Parkinson’s disease symptoms can be subdivided into two main categories...
by Marketing | Jun 3, 2024 | Education and Awareness, Neurocognitive Disorders
While it may be worrying at first sight, thumb tremor in seniors is actually not always a sign of a problem or pathology. In fact, there are many different types of tremors, all linked to different causes. Stressful situations, for example, can trigger an involuntary...
by Marketing | May 17, 2024 | Living Accomodation, Neurocognitive Disorders
Did you know that, according to recent statistics, Canada is home to almost 10,000 centenarians ? While the majority of seniors consider themselves generally happy and healthy, the fact remains that an aging population implies new realities. As we age, risk factors...
by Marketing | Apr 10, 2024 | Neurocognitive Disorders
Did you know that nearly 40% of seniors aged 65 and over suffer from memory loss at some point in their lives ? Although the proportion of the elderly actually diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is fortunately lower, at just under 10% of this population, it...
by Laurent Sirois | Mar 20, 2024 | Neurocognitive Disorders
Parkinson’s disease unfortunately affects a significant portion of the population. Learning that one has Parkinson’s is something that can be difficult to accept. This is the case, of course, for the person who has been diagnosed, but also for those close...