Words matter. They shape how we think, how we feel, and sometimes, how we act. There is one word in particular that many people would rather not say: dementia. It can evoke fear, uncertainty and stigma. For some, the word carries assumptions about loss of independence, loss of identity, or a future defined by decline.…
What if a few small changes to your everyday routine could help protect your brain health? In a recent interview on The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800, Camille Isaacs-Morell, Vice-President of Hope for Dementia, joined Elias for an important conversation about dementia prevention and the 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia. The good news?…
Did you know? 45% of dementia cases can be potentially prevented by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated their guidelines on dementia prevention and cognitive decline risks. The evidence-based guidelines are to help caregivers, policymakers and other stakeholders take action to support dementia prevention. The updated guidelines include environmental risk factors, tailored multidomain interventions (customized plans), and advice on…
March 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%…