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ABOUT US:
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Life and Minds is the web publication of the Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network, or CDKTN. Established on March 31, 2008 through a 5-year CIHR grant, the CDKTN is a network for knowledge translation (KT) and exchange (KE) of research in Alzheimer's disease and dementia. In a nutshell, KT is the adaptation of research findings into effective treatments, services, and products. KE is collaborative information sharing and problem solving between researchers, caregivers, and policy makers.
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8 Easy Exercises to Stay Active in Later Life
Maintaining an active lifestyle may seem challenging but it doesn't have to be. Research shows that staying active as you age reduces your chances of getting dementia. An active lifestyle is as simple as going for walk a few times a week. If going...
What is CDKTN?
The Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network (CDKTN) is a network for translation and exchange of research in Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It consists of a collaborating group of academic institutions, academic leaders in dementia-rela...
Visiting Research Scholar in Dementia Knowledge Translation
The Education and Training theme of The Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network (CDKTN) project at UBC is seeking Visiting Scholars whose interests lie at the intersection of dementia and knowledge translation.
CDKTN Evaluation Workshops - January
Are over the age of 18? An informal caregiver or formal caregiver? Do you have an interest in dementia or Alzheimer's?
CDKTN invites you to participate in a research study to evaluate our materials (videos, music and lyrics, handouts, dramas et...
Deteriorating mobility and balance in older adults predicts risk of death
Observation of mobility and balance in older adults admitted to hospitals can help physicians understand which patients have a higher risk of dying, according to a new study in the online issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine (JGIM).
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