Hope for Dementia is proud to be part of the global conversation at the Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference 2026 (ADI 2026) in Lyon, France, alongside 1,400 delegates from 90 countries. This year’s program is built around the WHO Global Action Plan on Dementia, with sessions spanning public health, awareness and dementia-friendly communities, support for carers,…
DetailsHope for Dementia is on the move—next stop: the Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference 2026 in Lyon, France 14 – 16 April 2026. Our Vice-President, Camille Isaacs-Morell, will present three posters: Dementia prevention: a new, proactive approach to protect brain health via digitization. Integrating dementia prevention, treatment and research at all levels of the healthcare system:…
DetailsThis is not an April Fools joke… …and even if it were, it would probably be something like:“Free Broadway show, great company, and supporting an important cause… for absolutely nothing.” Unfortunately (or fortunately), this one is real, and it’s actually worth your time. We’re hosting a live cabaret show called Ghostlight, which casts a spotlight on love, the…
DetailsDid you know that each year in July, thousands of low-income seniors have their Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits suspended because of delays in filing their tax returns? GIS is essential for many seniors. By encouraging them to file their tax returns by April 30, you ensure they receive this financial support in July. What can you…
DetailsMarch is Women’s History Month. We celebrate the contributions of women as informal and formal caregivers, leaders, managers, mothers, daughters, sisters and friends. Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects women, both as caregivers and as those living with the disease. According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, in this country, women represent 70% of caregivers and 72%…
DetailsFreezing rain may lead to power outages. Restoration times may vary depending on the area and the scale of the situation. During a power outage, some people may try to use alternative heating devices or equipment not intended for indoor use to keep warm or to cook. However, this can pose a risk of carbon…
DetailsWith gratitude and joy, we announce that Hope for Dementia has been awarded the Best of Montreal Gold Medal – Nonprofit Organization. We thank you, our followers, clients, volunteers and friends for voting for us! Your commitment and support help us continue to fulfill our mission to safeguard healthy brains in our aging population, while…
DetailsThere’s a lot of talk—and a lot of silence. While many rightly call for action to address the rising crisis in dementia and to support those affected, stigma keeps people from voicing concerns about their cognitive health. That silence undermines progress. Hope for Dementia breaks that silence. Learn about the action we are taking to…
DetailsA Call for Early Dementia Detection in Canada A breast cancer diagnosis is very often the result of a scheduled biennial mammogram. Every two years, since my 50th birthday, I’ve received a reminder from the Government of Québec to have a mammogram to detect breast cancer. The Programme québecois de dépistage du cancer du sein is…
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