The Seasonal Vaccination Campaign is now on

The seasonal vaccination campaign against respiratory infections has begun. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are free for people aged 65 and older, as well as vulnerable individuals or those in direct contact with them: residents of nursing homes pregnant women people who are immunocompromised, on dialysis, or living with chronic conditions caregivers The RSV vaccine is…

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Press Release: From 3 programs to 8

From 3 programs to 8: How one nonprofit is expanding dementia prevention services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hope for Dementia Annual Gala to Unite Montreal Leaders in the Fight for Dementia Prevention More than 300 leaders expected at the November 14 gala featuring renowned neuroscientific researcher Dr. Sylvie Belleville, raising essential funds for vulnerable and underserved…

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Caring for the caregiver

The sandwich generation faces the daily challenges of caring for their aging parents and their children, while building their career and fulfilling their professional responsibilities. In case you missed it, listen to this insightful conversation with Varsha Bhat, founder of the Aging with Dignity Podcast on Caring for the caregivers of seniors living with dementia.

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Seniors: Protect Yourself from Online Fraud.

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated—and no one should have to navigate the digital world alone. Through Hope for Dementia’s Intergenerational Learning Program, youth volunteers teach seniors how to safely use applications on their tablets and smartphones, recognize online scams, protect personal information, and build confidence using technology. Hundreds of seniors have benefited, and young volunteers…

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What’s on your table this Thanksgiving?

What’s on your table this Thanksgiving? Try a new recipe. Before you do, consider this… Nearly half of dementia cases could potentially be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors. Hope for Dementia turns that possibility into action through education, practical risk-reduction programs, brain-healthy meals and opportunities for social, physical and cognitive well-being.…

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