“My memory is getting better,” said one senior. Many others praised this program for keeping their minds active and not having as much brain fog. The animator commented, “Improvements that I have noticed is that participants have come to program in better moods, with smiles and ready to socialize. I have noticed as well that…
On Saturday 27 June, 2026, Hope for Dementia staged a concert “Stories in Song – A Celebration of Canada’s Unofficial Anthems” / “Histoires en chanson – Une célébration des hymnes non officiels” to celebrate Canada Multiculturalism Day. The concert provided the public with a diverse selection of music. See highlights in this video of this…
Listen in to Matt Del Vecchio host of CJAD 800 Montreal Life Unrehearsed show as he speaks with Camille Isaacs-Morell from Hope for Dementia about the Alzheimer’s Disease International 2026 conference, where Hope for Dementia presented 3 posters proposing solutions for today and tomorrow! Learn more about Hope for Dementia’s posters at the conference.
On Canada Day, we celebrate the history, rich cultures, and shared values that bring people across our country together. It is also a meaningful time for families, neighbours, and communities to gather, reflect, and strengthen the bonds that support us through every stage of life. As Canada’s population ages, more seniors and families are being…
Diba Towfigian and her friends from the West Island Run Club are lacing up for the 2026 Marathon Beneva de Montréal to support Hope for Dementia and its programs that help seniors stay active, socially connected, and engaged in activities that support physical and cognitive health. With nearly 1 million people in Canada projected to…
Happy Québec National Day! Hope for Dementia is proud to serve Québeckers throughout the length and breadth of this beautiful province. Let’s celebrate the culture, the beauty and the history of our province.Let’s also take a moment to remember the role our seniors have played and who now face cognitive decline. Approximately 163,000 people are…
On June 27, 2026, Hope for Dementia invites the community to join us for Stories in Song – A Celebration of Unofficial Anthems, a free multicultural concert presented with the support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage in celebration of Multiculturalism Day. Taking place at Paroisse Saint-Laurent in Montréal, this…
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. At Hope for Dementia, we are deeply committed to raising awareness among seniors about the safe use of apps to help prevent online fraud. Our young volunteers in the Intergenerational Learning Program teach seniors how to use various apps on iPads and tablets. They have developed a…
Staying active, engaged, and connected makes a big difference for brain health! Over 100 seniors in Québec are benefiting from Hope for Dementia’s Busy Box. Better Brain. Program. The activity animator at BGC Dawson Community Centre reported that seniors enjoy replaying games because it lets them exercise their memory by recalling rules and strategies. This…
Every step Kevin Kazarian takes in the 2026 Beneva Montréal Marathon is a step toward hope. 💙🏃♂️ By running in support of Hope for Dementia, Kevin is helping raise critical funds for programs that bring comfort, education, prevention, and support to people affected by dementia in our community. Dementia touches so many lives — not…