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ABOUT US: 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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Halifax police use GPS to track people with dementia
Police constable Matthew Macgillivray and caregiver Ann West explain how a GPS watch allows Anne husband more freedom and gives her more peace of mind.

2012 Education and Knowledge Translation Award Program Announcement
In November 2011, the Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network (CDKTN), in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada issued a closed RFA for the Education and Training Knowledge Translation Award Program by special invitation to memb...

Living Well with Dementia Exercise Program
The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia is hosting an Exercise program designed for people in the early stages of dementia, as well as friends and family, are all welcome.

Alzheimer Society of NS Call for Presentations
The Alzheimer of Nova Scotia is currently holding a call for presentations for their annual conference.

Alzheimer Disease International Conference 2012
This year the 27th Alzheimer's Disease International Conference was hosted at the ExCel Centre in London, England, from March 7-10, 2012.