Newswise — About 300,000 Canadians over 65 suffer from Alzheimer's disease, and 17% of Canadians have someone with the disease in their family, according to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. People who suffer from Alzheimer's usually receive long-term help and support from caregivers. But who is taking care of these caregivers? Researchers are finding ways to help caregivers stay mentally and physically healthy, overcome their challenges, and better understand the disease.
Several experts from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) are available to comment on different aspects related to the health issues experienced by caregivers of Alzheimer's patients on January 13.
Experts:
Preventing distress in Alzheimer's caregivers Dr. Francine Ducharme, CIHR-funded researcher at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (Montréal)
Remembering the good times: Participating in activities that enhance quality time with the patientDr. Helene Carbonneau, CIHR-funded researcher at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (Trois-Rivières)
Helping someone with dementia without losing your own mind! " Things you should know about the diseaseDr. Rémi Quirion, Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (Montréal)
How much is too much? Examining the physical health consequences faced by Alzheimer's caregiversDr. Michel Bédard, CIHR-funded researcher at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay)
Falling when you're supporting your loved one: Understanding your limits Dr. Jaime Williams, CIHR-funded researcher at the University of Regina (Saskatchewan)
Use of medications in the Alzheimer's disease population: Physician and caregiver perspectivesDr. Mark Oremus, CIHR-funded researcher at McMaster University (Hamilton)
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada's agency for health research. CIHR's mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health-care system. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to nearly 12,000 health researchers and trainees across Canada. www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca Ce document est également disponible en français.
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