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 Transitional Center, Hope for Dementia hosts a weekly program, where members of the First Nations community engage in the Busy Box. Better Brain Project’s activities. These activities are designed to keep seniors mentally active and promote dementia prevention.
