Research team of the PREVENT-Alzherimer Program.  

The Charles Cahn Library houses over 15,000 books and journals in the fields of psychiatry and mental health services.

Apart from the drugs, some other therapies have proved successful to slow the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms.

The Geriatric Psychiatry Program at the Douglas Institute provides services to clients aged 65 and older and to adults younger than 65 with a geriatric profile. The program covers psychiatric diagnoses such as: mood disorders anxiety di

Douglas Hospital was founded in 1881 by Alfred Perry and a group of Protestant clergy and Montréal citizens.

We all know that, as a population, we are getting older: By 2016, 17% of Canadians will be at least 65 years old and, as the population ages, the number of Alzheimer’s cases will rise accordingly (Statistics Canada) The risk of depression among caregivers of Alzheimer’s sufferers is twice as high as for informal caregivers of individuals with no dementia The needs of our aging population will be a heavy load to bear if we do not find more effective means to treat and prevent ...

A vaccine-based approach could be an effective therapy for people with mild or moderate form of Alzheimer's disease.

Slowing the Onset of Alzheimer?s Symptoms : A Therapy Developed at the Douglas Provides Hope.

Over the years, it has become the largest research centre in mental health in Quebec and the second largest in Canada, widely recognized as a model research centre.

The winner of the 2007 Douglas Cup for the best team at the Douglas Institute, the Moe Levin Centre is located in the CPC Pavilion, where it provides specialized care to patients suffering from cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. At the C