This 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…
Did 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…
Are 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…
Music 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…
Are you a resident of Saint-Laurent? Participate in the citizens’ consultation to share your ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve services and the quality of life in Saint-Laurent. The Le Comité des Organismes Sociaux de Saint-Laurent (COSSL) has officially launched a major citizens’ consultation. In a few minutes, you can play a key role in…
Visit our virtual Resource Centre As September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, the time to take action against dementia is now. The theme of this year’s campaign, “It’s time to act on dementia, it’s time to act on Alzheimer’s”, underlines the urgency of early detection and intervention. Hope for Dementia, an organization dedicated to the fight…
“Back to work.” That’s what we’re all saying after the long Labor Day weekend! To do a good job, we all need to be in great shape, mentally and physically. Did you know that a healthy diet can be a powerful tool for a sharper, more energized mind as you age? While there’s no single…
Over the weekend of June 22, Hope for Dementia was able to donate over 100 grocery bags brimming with fresh and nutritious ingredients and a special Father’s Day recipe, that is good for the heart and the mind! This is an activity of our Healthy Food Healthy Brain program, which emphasizes the connection between a…
Helping Healthcare Professionals Communicate Diagnosis Effectively Did you know that half of dementia patients and caregivers report dissatisfaction with how they received the diagnosis? The new National Dementia Guidelines: Disclosing and Communicating a Diagnosis of Dementia can help! This fantastic resource includes a toolkit, report, and infographic designed to empower family physicians, specialists, and nurse…
July 22 is World Brain Day 2024 – a good day as any other to start making lifestyle changes to protect and preserve your brain’s health. Although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia, researchers have identified 12 modifiable risks, which can prevent or delay the symptoms of dementia…