Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day!

Research from Cambridge University highlights a concerning increase in dementia rates in Canada, particularly among First Nations populations who have an estimated 34% higher rate of dementia than the general population. Hope for Dementia has projects which aim to provide meaningful support and enhance cognitive health among vulnerable seniors. In collaboration with the Henri Bradet…

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RBC Builder of the year

We are delighted to highlight that RBC Royal Bank was honored during Hope for Dementia’s Annual Gala 2023 with the prestigious Builder of the Year Award. This award, presented to Anne No Managing Director of RBCx, recognizes RBC Royal Bank’s significant financial contribution and unwavering support, falling within the Builder category for donations between $5,000…

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Let’s move for a healthy mind!

On the 21st of June we celebrate International Yoga Day. We would like to make special mention of our new project, Move for a Healthy Mind, which was launched on May 24, 2024. This 8-month project was created to encourage elderly people to exercise on a daily basis by attending classes led by a certified…

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Walk for the well-being of seniors

To spread awareness about the wellbeing of seniors the organizing committee of the Laurentian Seniors Meetings are holding their first event under project RAL: The Walk for the Well-Being of Seniors, taking place on Saturday June 15, 2024. Departing at 12:30 PM from Raymond Bourque Arena 2345 boul Thimens, Saint-Laurent QUEBEC H4R 1T4, the group…

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Meet us on May 30!

On May 30 come join Hope for Dementia at IGA Extra 5600 Henri-Bourassa to support an important cause! Every year the number of persons living with dementia increases exponentially, and it is expected to reach 1 million by 2033. By donating and helping Hope for Dementia fundraise, you can make a sustainable difference in the fight…

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Move for a Healthy Mind

Hope for Dementia is pleased to announce the launch of their new project Move for a Healthy Mind. This 8-month project was created to encourage elderly people to exercise by attending classes led by a certified trainer and following our at home videos. On May 24, 2024, Hope for Dementia donated 40 bags of exercising…

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Bridging the generation gap

Quebec Intergenerational Week runs from May 19 to 25, 2024! It’s an opportunity to reinvent links between generations through activities organized throughout Quebec! During Intergenerational Week, Hope for Dementia will be holding an activity at the Place St-Moritz residence on Tuesday, May 21, from 4 to 5 pm. Students will be on hand to help…

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Luana Borelli, Volunteer of the Year

Nothing we do at Hope for Dementia would be possible without the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers. Ms. Luana Borelli has made an outstanding contribution as a volunteer and was awarded Hope for Dementia’s Volunteer of the Year trophy at our 2023 annual gala. Mr. Aram Montazami presented the trophy to Ms. Borelli. Over the years,…

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Bending the Demetia Growth Curve

Hope for Dementia’s presentation at the Alzheimer’s Disease International Global Conference 2024 is now live! The theme of the conference is  ‘Dementia: Insights. Innovations. Inspirations.’ Our contribution to this gathering of global experts is to propose specific actions to make dementia a public health priority in healthcare systems worldwide. The rate of growth in dementia…

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Happy National Volunteer Week

Happy Volunteer Week to all our valued volunteers from Hope for Dementia! We love to talk about the impact of our programs.  Our seniors tell us how much they appreciate the activities and services they receive from us.  Nothing we do would be possible without the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers.  For this we…

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