FRENCH TEXT BELOW: 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…
DetailsFULL 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…
DetailsYou 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…
DetailsIt’s #GivingTuesday2020! Here are some ways you can celebrate with Hope For Dementia: 1. Help us support our seniors from loneliness and isolation with technology through our #JustConnect campaign! Your donation helps us provide tablets to senior care homes so they can stay connected to their loved ones. https://hopefordementia.org/donate 2. Give a gift that gives…
DetailsFinding new and creative ways to work with our community to raise awareness about Dementia is something we strive for at HFD. Our goal is to raise awareness and support with our community and that means reaching out and connecting. In collaboration with the director of la galerie Exhib-Art, Edvige Persechino, and local artists, Hope…
DetailsFor the Holiday Season, our goal is to provide 250 grocery bags to senior citizens and low-income families living in our community during COVID-19. We continue to work closely with the generous support of IGA Famille Duchemin and Member of Parliament of St. Laurent, Emmanuella Lambropoulos to make a collective impact this holiday season! A…
DetailsHope for Dementia received $25 000 through the Canadian Federal New Horizons Program for seniors. The vast majority of the funds were used to purchase 64 tablets and will be distributed to the community. These tablets will allow the seniors in Saint-Laurent and the Montreal Island area to stay connected during this difficult time. A…
DetailsWorld Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs…
DetailsYou can be a front-line hero too with a mere phone call to a senior. During this COVID-19 pandemic, find some time to reach out to neglected seniors. Thank you Mike Cohen from The Suburban Newspaper for today’s piece reminding our community to #JustConnect https://www.thesuburban.com/columnists/mike_cohen_cohen_chatter/you-can-be-a-front-line-hero-too-with-a-mere-phone-call-to-a/article_2b4e3825-7aad-5c90-9400-47ec17b38193.html
DetailsCBC Radio’ show Let’s Go hosted by Sabrina Marandola was kind to have us on the air on July 14, 2020 to talk about the importance of not forgetting our elders during the pandemic. The biggest issue with the elderly is isolation and the COVID-19 pandemic has just made it much more difficult for them.…
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