Sharpen Your Mind and Have Fun with Hope for Dementia’s Busy Box. Better. Brain program! This month, Hope for Dementia is continuing the Busy. Box. Better. Brain program to Tyndale St-George Community Center, ARC Health & Social Services center, and 4korners Center! Through regular deliveries of activity kits with tablets, hobby kits, magazines, board games,…
DetailsIn Canada, more than half a million individuals live with dementia, a number projected to escalate to nearly one million by 2030. To address this trend, fostering multicultural understanding can play a crucial role. To combat this growing epidemic, proactive measures such as public education and lifestyle adjustments are essential. Hope for Dementia has several…
DetailsThis weekend 100 families in Saint-Laurent received boxes of brain healthy food, along with a special Fathers’ Day recipe and pamphlet with information on ways to reduce the risks of dementia. Thanks to Saint Laurent Member of Parliament Emmanuella Lambropoulos and IGA extra Famille Duchemin, for their generosity as well as Marco Guarino, Branch Manager…
DetailsResearch 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…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsOn 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…
DetailsTo 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…
DetailsOn 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…
DetailsHope 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…
DetailsQuebec 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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