Helping Healthcare Professionals Communicate Diagnosis Effectively Did you know that half of dementia patients and caregivers report dissatisfaction with how they received the diagnosis? The new National Dementia Guidelines: Disclosing and Communicating a Diagnosis of Dementia can help! This fantastic resource includes a toolkit, report, and infographic designed to empower family physicians, specialists, and nurse…
July 22 is World Brain Day 2024 – a good day as any other to start making lifestyle changes to protect and preserve your brain’s health. Although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia, researchers have identified 12 modifiable risks, which can prevent or delay the symptoms of dementia…
Picture this: Vibrant seniors, who once immigrated to Canada with boundless dreams, now face social isolation and a heightened risk of dementia. But here’s the good news: we can bridge that gap and empower them! Through Hope for Dementia’s innovative Intergenerational Learning Program, we connect these amazing seniors with culturally diverse youth volunteers. This program…
An unforgettable night you won’t want to miss Hope for Dementia is thrilled to invite you to our Annual Fundraising and Donor Recognition Gala 2024. Mark your calendar! Join us on Saturday 2 November 2024 at the elegant Salon Le Crystal at 6:00 p.m. All proceeds will support the expansion and sustainability of Hope for…
Sharpen Your Mind and Have Fun with Hope for Dementia’s Busy Box. Better. Brain program! This month, Hope for Dementia is continuing the Busy. Box. Better. Brain program to Tyndale St-George Community Center, ARC Health & Social Services center, and 4korners Center! Through regular deliveries of activity kits with tablets, hobby kits, magazines, board games,…
In Canada, more than half a million individuals live with dementia, a number projected to escalate to nearly one million by 2030. To address this trend, fostering multicultural understanding can play a crucial role. To combat this growing epidemic, proactive measures such as public education and lifestyle adjustments are essential. Hope for Dementia has several…
This weekend 100 families in Saint-Laurent received boxes of brain healthy food, along with a special Fathers’ Day recipe and pamphlet with information on ways to reduce the risks of dementia. Thanks to Saint Laurent Member of Parliament Emmanuella Lambropoulos and IGA extra Famille Duchemin, for their generosity as well as Marco Guarino, Branch Manager…
Research from Cambridge University highlights a concerning increase in dementia rates in Canada, particularly among First Nations populations who have an estimated 34% higher rate of dementia than the general population. Hope for Dementia has projects which aim to provide meaningful support and enhance cognitive health among vulnerable seniors. In collaboration with the Henri Bradet…
We are delighted to highlight that RBC Royal Bank was honored during Hope for Dementia’s Annual Gala 2023 with the prestigious Builder of the Year Award. This award, presented to Anne No Managing Director of RBCx, recognizes RBC Royal Bank’s significant financial contribution and unwavering support, falling within the Builder category for donations between $5,000…
On the 21st of June we celebrate International Yoga Day. We would like to make special mention of our new project, Move for a Healthy Mind, which was launched on May 24, 2024. This 8-month project was created to encourage elderly people to exercise on a daily basis by attending classes led by a certified…