Sonia Bélanger Ministre responsable des aînés pour la CAQ (Coalition avenir Québec) / Jacques Boissinot / La Presse canadienne Reducing the number of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and other neurocognitive disorders is the first of five pillars of the Québec Policy on Alzheimer’s Disease, announced on 25 February 2025. Thank you to…
DetailsL-R Eyad Fallouh, Volunteer, Parsa Famili, President, Fati Davoudi, Executive Director, Hope for Dementia with Emmanuella Lambropoulos, M.P. Saint-Laurent We are proud to announce that Parsa Famili, President, and Fati Davoudi, Executive Director, and Eyad Fallouh, volunteer of Hope for Dementia have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their dedication and contribution to…
DetailsMore than distributing brain-healthy food to hundreds of vulnerable seniors, Hope for Dementia has been promoting the importance of healthy eating habits through workshops in our Mindful Eating. Healthy Minds. program. While over 100 seniors have participated in these workshops, we are now expanding our reach to include caregivers in the Mindful Eating program. Caregivers…
DetailsThis was truly a weekend of love! Many families and seniors in Saint-Laurent were in for a Valentine’s Day treat on Saturday 15 February 2025. Over 100 food boxes filled with brain-healthy food and delicious recipes were distributed to seniors and families in need, so that they could enjoy a good meal and celebrate this…
DetailsDid you know that up to 45% of cases of dementia could potentially be reduced, delayed or even prevented through 14 modifiable risk factors? In 2022, the Lancet Commission outlined 12 modifiable risk factors, which could reduce the risk of developing dementia by 40%. In 2024, the Lancet Commission updated its research, adding two more…
DetailsThree Years in a Row! Thanks to your votes, Hope for Dementia’s Annual Gala has been selected as ‘Best of Montreal’ Charity Event for 2022, 2023, and now 2024! We are incredibly grateful to our loyal supporters and the 300+ guests who join us each year. Your generosity allows us to fund vital dementia prevention…
DetailsWhat does your Valentine’s Day special date look like? How about a Broadway cabaret night right here in Montreal ! Watch this interview on Global TV for a sneak peak of what you can expect. Come on out on Saturday 15 February to the Théâtre Beanfield to the Full Circle Production’s Forget-Me-Not show. Part proceeds…
DetailsAre you looking for a fun and effective way to raise awareness among seniors from cultural and English-speaking communities about the fight against abuse and the promotion of good care? A new tool is at your disposal: comic strips. Translated into several languages, they illustrate concrete attitudes and behaviours of care and abuse. Check the…
DetailsMusic and memory have a deep connection. Songs and melodies help us remember important events and information. Music engages different areas of the brain, including those associated with memory and emotions, such as the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. Sphère Média is working on a documentary series celebrating the power of music on the brain. Artist…
DetailsIt’s only two weeks into the new year and you’re probably tired of being bombarded with those ads promoting weight loss plans and gym memberships. The problem with New Year’s resolutions is not getting started. It’s staying the course that’s difficult. Before you tune out, tune in! Hope for Dementia invites you to listen…
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