If music be the food of love, play on. Music doesn’t just help us retrieve stored memories; it also helps us create new ones. Hope for Dementia’s annual fund-raising gala on Saturday November 2nd will be an unforgettable night of musical entertainment and more, as we celebrate the possibilities of scientific research to prevent and…
Celebrating Our Seniors: Honoring Our Elders and Supporting Brain Health This National Seniors Day is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions of older adults to our communities. As we express gratitude for their wisdom and experience, let’s also focus on supporting their well-being. Move for a Healthy Mind One way to show our…
Visit our virtual Resource Centre As September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, the time to take action against dementia is now. The theme of this year’s campaign, “It’s time to act on dementia, it’s time to act on Alzheimer’s”, underlines the urgency of early detection and intervention. Hope for Dementia, an organization dedicated to the fight…
September is World Alzheimer’s Month Forgetfulness. We all experience it. But when does a normal lapse in memory become a sign of something more serious? As we age, it’s natural to worry about cognitive decline. Dementia, a general term for memory-robbing diseases, can be a frightening prospect. One of the most common types of dementia…
The program bridges the gap between generations, breaks the social isolation experienced by seniors, while providing a mutually beneficial learning experience for both seniors and youth volunteers. Youth volunteers teach senior citizens how to use various applications on tablets and iPads. This helps to reduce the risks of dementia among seniors, as they learn new…
What we eat plays a big role in our physical and mental health. If you’re worried about dementia or want to support a loved one who is, paying attention to diet is crucial. Also, certain health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity can harm our brains. But the good news is,…
The Move for a Healthy Mind program was developed by Hope for Dementia in 2024 with the aim of providing physical activity to autonomous seniors who are physically inactive or not very active. The program offers a variety of physical activities such as yoga, mobility exercises and stretching exercises. The diversity of exercises makes the…
Our aim in this book is to simplify nutrition so that you can take an active step when it comes to your health because what you eat plays a big role in your physical and mental health. If you’re worried about dementia or want to support a loved one who is, paying attention to…
“Back to work.” That’s what we’re all saying after the long Labor Day weekend! To do a good job, we all need to be in great shape, mentally and physically. Did you know that a healthy diet can be a powerful tool for a sharper, more energized mind as you age? While there’s no single…
You’re invited! Here’s your invitation to Hope for Dementia’s highly anticipated Annual Charity Gala! Join us on November 2nd, 2024, at the elegant Le Crystal Reception Hall. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, bringing together over 300 business executives and community leaders for an unforgettable evening. Why Attend for individuals: Invest…
