Head’s up! Hope for Dementia will be on the world stage! Hope for Dementia has been selected to present a short video and virtual poster at the Alzheimer’s Disease International’s (ADI) Conference 2024 in Poland, 25-27 April. The theme of the poster is “Bending the Demetia Growth Curve: A Framework for Prevention, Symptom Deceleration and Reversal…
On Saturday April 6, 100 families in Saint-Laurent received a food basket and a recipe to make a delicious Easter/Spring meal. Hope for Dementia organized the distribution with the help of 25 volunteers who delivered the baskets to vulnerable seniors and their families. Seniors also received a pamphlet with information with simple nutritional tips to…
As you probably know, a solar eclipse is scheduled for April 8, 2024, between 2:11pm and 4:45pm. This eclipse can cause permanent damage to the eyes and even partial loss of sight if observed without adequate protection. How can we make sure children and people who are less autonomous (e.g., people with intellectual disabilities, neurocognitive…
Collaborator of the Year 2023 awarded to Echelon Foundation Hope for Dementia is a small organization that relies on the goodwill of corporations and individuals who volunteer their time. We collaborate to organize events, raise funds, and deliver services. Our recently launched annual Recognition Program celebrates and honors the contribution of donors and collaborators, who…
Food is a big part of our everyday experience. It’s how we nourish our bodies and minds. It’s also an important way we connect with others. Eating can be a wonderful way to introduce mindfulness practice into our lives. Mindful eating is an opportunity to fully experience the enjoyment of food in the present…
On December 11, 2023, a holiday lunch was held to mark the end of Hope for Dementia’s Mindful Eating for Healthy Minds program for 2023 at the Saint-Laurent Recreation Centre. The program aims to mitigate the risks of dementia through healthy eating. We welcomed more than 60 seniors from four residences: the Résidence Soleil Manoir…
At Hope for Dementia, we’re passionately fighting the coming tsunami of dementia. By 2030, there will be almost 1 million people living with dementia in Canada. Total out-of-pocket expenses for family caregivers of people with dementia are expected to reach $2.4 billion by 2031. Therefore, it is urgent to reverse growth trends in order to…
Tuesday, November 28, is an opportunity to shine a light on dementia. Giving Tuesday. Donate to enable Hope for Dementia to continue its services aimed at protecting the brain health of our elders. Voting Tuesday. Vote for Espoir pour la démence in the iA Groupe financier Philanthropy Contest! We’ve been selected as a finalist in…
Now is the time to support dementia prevention. To continue our programs, Hope for Dementia needs you. Take two impactful actions for one cause! Help us continue to make a lasting impact through our programs. Help Hope for Dementia continue to make a difference. Take two impactful actions for one cause. Give generously! Vote now!…
Hope for Dementia’s fund raising gala was a resounding success! Organizing Committee, volunteers, speakers and awardees – Gala 2023 On Saturday November 4th 2023, over 300 guests came together at the elegant Le Crystal reception hall to celebrate and contribute to Hope for Dementia’s efforts to bring dementia prevention to the forefront of healthcare. Funds…