In the news
Discover local, national and international news stories about dementia.
Making sense of dementia media coverage
News stories about dementia help raise awareness about the disease, research results and the issues we must address to create a more inclusive and supportive community. Making sure a news source is credible is an important step when looking at media coverage.
Understanding health news and avoiding misinformation
We are often flooded with daily health and wellness reporting on social media, television and print, including news about dementia. Sometimes, it’s hard to sort out the true findings and claims from the false. Here are some tips to guide you:
Identifying credible sources
- Look to trustworthy organizations for publications, such as universities, research centres, hospitals or public health agencies
- Find credible news organizations that follow ethical journalism standards and are transparent about news reporting versus opinion
- Evaluate the report’s author: do they have legitimate credentials and expertise?
- Watch for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors, indicating there is little or no editorial oversight
- Be cautious if the author or publisher is promoting a product or service in the report and look for supporting evidence of their claims
- Look at dates the content was published: it’s likely outdated and inaccurate if it’s more than ten years old
Evaluating research reporting
- Studies conducted only on animals are helpful, but the results might not apply to humans
- The larger the study, the more reliable the results
- Be cautious of headlines that contain the words “cure,” “cause,” or “proof” when referring to one study
- Study methods matter:randomized controlled clinic trials are the most useful regarding lifestyle change or treatment effectiveness
- Look for studies that build on the evidence of others and have been repeated several times
- Credible studies are published in reputable peer-reviewed journals
- When in doubt, consult your doctor, pharmacist, librarian or health organizations about the report for their advice
Recent headlines
The Alzheimer Society does not necessarily endorse or agree with any of the news reports listed here.
Local
Province boosts support for Alzheimer’s programs in Manitoba
May 27, 2025 | Winnipeg Sun
Alzheimer Society helps families through their annual walk, programs and resources
April 24, 2025 | Portage Online
One afternoon can change the way you see dementia
April 17, 2025 | Pembina Valley Online
National & International
Calgary breaks ground on first-ever park for seniors with dementia in Canada
May 29, 2025 | Calgary Herald
$24M research project looks to improve care for Indigenous people with dementia
May 28, 2025 | CBC News
Creatine shows potential to boost cognition in Alzheimer’s patients
June 4, 2025 | University of Kansas Medical Center
