The Manitoba government and the Alzheimer's Society are spending $500,000 to study Alzheimer's dementia.
Dr. Benedict Albensi, chairman of the society, compares the effects of the disease to the disorder people suffer after a stroke.
He says experts are still trying to agree on what the diagnostic criteria should be diagnosing dementia.
Albensi says a multi-pronged approach is needed to treat the disease, including drug cocktails, stem cell therapy along with diet and exercise.
The society estimates that more than 20,000 Manitobans have Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. (CJOB)
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