Contact us today to learn more. 📍168 Brock St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2P4 | ☎️ 705-749-3906" A comprehensive geriatric care clinic that focuses on early assessment and analysis of patients with cognitive complaints. We also partake in clinical trials that aim to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia.
10/20/2025
Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia — Together 💜
Join us for a free community event to learn about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and the latest research bringing hope to families.
📅 Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
🕐 1:30–4:00 p.m.
📍 Princess Gardens Retirement Residence, Peterborough
Featuring keynote speaker Dr. JoAnne McLaurin, one of Canada’s leading Alzheimer’s researchers, plus a panel discussion and local resources.
💡 Let’s learn, connect, and build a more dementia-friendly community.
Free admission — call 705-750-1234 to register!
10/01/2025
🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡
Today, we pause to remember and honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities.
It is a day to reflect on our shared history, acknowledge the truths of the past, and commit to meaningful steps toward reconciliation.
Every small action—listening, learning, and supporting Indigenous voices—helps build a future rooted in respect and healing.
🧡 Let’s wear orange, listen with open hearts, and walk together on the path of reconciliation.
09/24/2025
🧠 As we await Health Canada’s decisions on new therapies, our work at Kawartha Centre continues — helping to shape the future of Alzheimer’s care through research and innovation. 🧫 🧪
09/15/2025
While promising, blood biomarker testing for Alzheimer’s is not yet covered by OHIP and can be costly. It’s currently used selectively with specialists in discussion with their patients on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your primary care provider to discuss if a referral to a memory specialist is right for you. 💰 🧠
09/10/2025
👉What exactly are plasma biomarkers?
These blood tests can be supportive in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease as they can determine levels of certain proteins in your blood that are linked with Alzheimer’s pathology. They are, however, only a small piece of the diagnostic puzzle in Alzheimer’s disease. It is important to discuss concerns with your memory with your primary care provider to seek a referral to our Geriatricians if needed. 🧪 🧠
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09/08/2025
Great news! LifeLabs and Dynacare now offer blood-based biomarker testing for Alzheimer’s, including the Aβ42/40 ratio and pTau217. A major step forward in diagnostics. 🧪 🧫
These tests can be beneficial when ordered by a specialist physician who carefully assesses your clinical presentation and reviews the risks of benefits of each test. Please talk with your primary care provider if you have concern with your memory and would like to see one of our Geriatricians. 🧠
08/25/2025
Monoclonal antibodies like lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla) are changing the landscape of Alzheimer's treatment. Both are under review by Health Canada and already approved in the U.S.🧪 🧠
This fall, we’ll be launching an interventional study testing the efficacy of a monoclonal antibody that targets amyloid plaque — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s pathology. Stay tuned. 💉
08/20/2025
We just started a pre-screening study that will test for p-Tau levels in participants. The goal? Easier and earlier detection of those with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s. 🧪🧫
Be part of groundbreaking research shaping the future of disease prevention and healthy aging. Contact us today to learn more and get involved!✨
08/18/2025
We're excited to have offered a clinical trial for individuals with no cognitive impairment but a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s, determined by a simple blood test detecting pTau biomarkers. 🧬
07/09/2025
At the Kawartha Centre for Health Aging, our mission is to redefine what healthy aging looks like — with expert, comprehensive, and compassionate care for those facing memory loss, dementia, and related challenges. 🧠
From assessment and treatment to research and advocacy, we're here to support patients, families, caregivers, and communities every step of the way.🩺
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05/24/2025
It was a good day! A small but proud showing from Kawartha Centre in the rain at the Alzheimer’s Society Walk this morning! Rain or shine we will be there!
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Experts in aging and advocates for new attitudes and innovative approaches, the doctors and staff at the Kawartha Centre help their patients focus on living life to the fullest, today and in the future.
Our focus is three-fold: Action, Research and Care – an ARC approach that encompasses a full spectrum of patient, caregiver and community needs.
Action
From patient care to age-friendly policy, Kawartha Centre doctors and staff are committed to a holistic approach, actively advocating for new approaches and attitudes towards dementia and aging.
Because we all stand to benefit by helping patients, caregivers, communities and government to build new models of healthy aging.
Research
As a recognized leader in innovative approaches and clinical research into aging care and dementia, the Kawartha Centre works closely with national and international organizations that share their commitment to treating and ultimately curing dementia and memory loss.
A member of the Consortium of Canadian Centres for Clinical Cognitive Research. Learn more at c5r.ca
Care
A community-based clinic, the centre is a warm and welcoming place, with a patient-focused philosophy. A multi-level approach brings expertise and resources together in a single safe and trusted space and empowers patients to be active participants in their own health. The Kawartha Centre is also involved in outreach with governments and other organizations to enhance community-based care.
