2022 Gala was a resounding success
Our Hope for Dementia gala on November 5, 2022 was a resounding success!
A big THANK YOU to all our speakers, ambassadors and volunteers.
Reduce the modifiable risks of dementia
Aging and genetics are two known risk factors of developing dementia. Although aging and genetics cannot be prevented, a growing body of research evidence exists that identifies 12 potentially modifiable risk factors. Physical inactivity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, air pollution, head injury, infrequent social contact, less education, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, depression and hearing impairment are…
Press Release | Communiqué de presse
Press Release Hope for Dementia has just launched a petition to the Federal Minister of Health asking for dementia prevention to be declared a national health priority. This can be achieved through the adoption of strategies and services that aim to prevent, decelerate, and reverse the symptoms of dementia, as part of the National Dementia…
Press Release | Communiqué de presse
Hope For Dementia Publishes Framework Advocating Dementia Prevention To Be A National Health Care Priority Read full press release here: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/hope-for-dementia-publishes-framework-advocating-dementia-prevention-to-be-a-national-health-care-priority-833699380.html Espoir pour la démence publie un cadre de recommandations pour faire de la prévention de la démence une priorité nationale en matière de soins de santé. Lire le communiqué de presse complet ici :…
WHITE PAPER: Altering the Forecast on the Tsunami of Dementia – A Framework for Prevention, Symptom Deceleration and Reversal
Altering the Forecast on the Tsunami of Dementia – A Framework for Prevention, Symptom Deceleration and Reversal In Canada more than half a million persons live with dementia. It is predicted that this number will rise to nearly one million by 2033.[i] The cost of dementia care in Canada was estimated at $12 billion in…
Hope for Dementia on CJAD 800 on September 11th @ 3:00 P.M.
In Canada, more than half a million persons live with dementia and it is predicted that this number will rise to nearly 1 million by 2033. The cost of dementia care was estimated at $12 billion in 2020 and is projected to be $16.6 billion by 2031. This clearly is an unsustainable situation. At Hope…
Another 100 Food Donations to Families in Need
On April 10th 2021, Hope for Dementia donated 100 bags of food donations to families in need in Saint-Laurent, QC. Our goal throughout this pandemic has been to ensure our most vulnerable community members are looked after during these difficult times. We are able to continue that mission with your help! To date we have donated…
One Year Later
One year ago, Canada closed its borders in order to limit the impacts of the newly announced global pandemic. At the same time, the entire world also shut down to prevent the virus from spreading further. Everyone hoped these measures would help us fend off the novel virus and we would be able to return…
APPOINTMENT NOTICE: Camille N. Isaacs Morell, Vice-President, Hope for Dementia
FULL RELEASE HERE: https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/avis-de-nomination-camille-n-isaacs-morell-vice-presidente-espoir-pour-la-demence-848087352.html Camille N. Isaacs Morell, Vice-President, Hope for Dementia I am pleased to announce the appointment of Camille Isaacs Morell, as Vice-President, Hope for Dementia, effective 15 March 2021. In this role, she will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of plans and activities that fulfill the mission of the…
:: Raffle Alert ::
You can win a beautiful painting from a local artist! Our Etsy shop is full of paintings from local artists and now you can win one by entering our A Gift That Gives Back Raffle! The pandemic is not over and our seniors still need our help! Isolation and loneliness in senior care homes have…