🧠 July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Culturally appropriate support: an essential pillar for seniors living with dementia During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Hope for Dementia wishes to highlight the importance of providing culturally sensitive and inclusive support to seniors from marginalized communities who are living with dementia. Seniors from cultural and linguistic…
🌿 June 14 – Global Wellness Day: A healthy lifestyle to prevent dementia in seniors 💙 Wellness is much more than just a moment of relaxation—it’s an act of self-care that helps keep your brain healthy. On Global Wellness Day, Hope for Dementia reminds you that mental health, physical activity, a balanced diet, and social…
A day filled with wonderful memories! On May 27, eight young volunteers—students from Saint-Laurent High School, Édifice Émile-Legault—shared their feedback at the close of the spring session of the Intergenerational Learning Program. “Yes, I loved the activity, especially the time spent with the residents of La Résidence Place St. Moritz.” “I liked it when they…
Hope for Dementia’s Intergenerational Learning Program was featured on stage at the Intergénérations Québec gala on 13 May. Nominated in the top 3 finalists for the ‘Transmission’ category from a field of 100 contestants, our program was recognized as a key contributor to the well-being of our seniors and youth! Kudos to our team members…
Let’s celebrate Quebec Intergenerational Week, May 18-25, 2025! Coordinated by Intergénérations Québec, Quebec Intergenerational Week is a unique opportunity to highlight and promote local intergenerational activities! 81 activities will take place across Quebec to bring generations together through cooking, art, gardening, games and much more. Hope for Dementia is proud to have been named a…
On May 11, we celebrate Mother’s Day, a perfect time to pay tribute to the moms who have given so much to their families. At Hope for Dementia, we know that family support is a fundamental pillar in the journey of people with dementia, and we want to emphasize the importance of this accompaniment in…
🌍 International Dance Day: Move for a healthy brain 🧠💃 On April 29, we celebrate International Dance Day, a perfect opportunity to highlight the benefits of dance on brain health. At Hope for Dementia, we believe that dance is much more than just entertainment: it’s a powerful tool for stimulating memory, improving coordination and boosting…
On Saturday 5 April, our Hope for Dementia colleagues Darius and Camille were on CJAD 800 Ask the Experts show with Kelly Alexander. They spoke about Hope for Dementia’s determination to make dementia prevention a national healthcare priority. Highlighting the important role that physical exercise plays in reducing the risks of cognitive decline, they spoke…
We are excited to introduce the Hope for Dementia’s Step Challenge, a brand-new initiative that encourages physical activity while raising critical funds to support our programs that aim to prevent dementia and promote cognitive health. The theme of the Step Challenge is Move for a Healthy Mind, Move for a Healthy Community, because physical activity is an important…
March 22 is World Water Day 💧 Water, essential for seniors’ brain health Did you know that proper hydration plays a key role in maintaining cognitive function? On this World Water Day, Hope for Dementia would like to raise awareness of the importance of water in preserving the brain health of seniors. Water, an ally…