On May 13th, Hope for Dementia launched a brand new program – Aide-Mémoire-Able. The program was launched as a pilot project in partnership with La Boîte à souvenirs, at Manoir du Casson in Saint-Laurent. Aiming to promote intergenerational learning and mentorship, the project includes a series of five workshops and a final event. Ten seniors…
Details🧠 Mental Health Week: Taking care of your mind also means preventing dementia 💚 From May 5 to 11, Mental Health Week reminds us of the importance of preserving our mental well-being at all ages. At Hope for Dementia, we firmly believe that mental health is an essential component of brain health and the prevention…
DetailsWe are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic Coordinator, Projects and Community Outreach, to help us fulfill our mission by implementing dementia prevention projects and by building an engaged community of supporters. At Hope for Dementia, we are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic Coordinator, Projects and Community Outreach, to help us fulfill our…
DetailsApril 7 marks World Health Day, an opportunity to remember that dementia prevention starts with healthy lifestyle habits. Hope for Dementia is committed to promoting brain health and supporting the well-being of seniors through our programs. 🧠 Prevention, an asset for the brain Studies show that nutrition, physical activity, cognitive stimulation and social interaction play…
Details🛌 9 – 15 March is Sleep Awareness Week in Canada 🧠 Preserving our brain health Did you know that sleep plays a crucial role in preventing cognitive decline? This Sleep Awareness Week, Hope for Dementia would like to raise awareness of the importance of good rest in preserving seniors’ brain health. 🌜Sleep, a guardian…
DetailsWOMEN: SELF-CARE IS NOT SELFISH On this International Women’s Day, Hope for Dementia reminds all women to take care of their brain health. Why? Women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Reduce your risk of dementia by 40% by paying attention to: Hope for Dementia’s Resource Center is brimming with information –…
DetailsSonia Bélanger Ministre responsable des aînés pour la CAQ (Coalition avenir Québec) / Jacques Boissinot / La Presse canadienne Reducing the number of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and other neurocognitive disorders is the first of five pillars of the Québec Policy on Alzheimer’s Disease, announced on 25 February 2025. Thank you to…
DetailsL-R Eyad Fallouh, Volunteer, Parsa Famili, President, Fati Davoudi, Executive Director, Hope for Dementia with Emmanuella Lambropoulos, M.P. Saint-Laurent We are proud to announce that Parsa Famili, President, and Fati Davoudi, Executive Director, and Eyad Fallouh, volunteer of Hope for Dementia have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their dedication and contribution to…
DetailsThis 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…
DetailsDid 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…
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