“My memory is getting better,” said one senior. Many others praised this program for keeping their minds active and not having as much brain fog. The animator commented, “Improvements that I have noticed is that participants have come to program in better moods, with smiles and ready to socialize. I have noticed as well that…
On Canada Day, we celebrate the history, rich cultures, and shared values that bring people across our country together. It is also a meaningful time for families, neighbours, and communities to gather, reflect, and strengthen the bonds that support us through every stage of life. As Canada’s population ages, more seniors and families are being…
Diba Towfigian and her friends from the West Island Run Club are lacing up for the 2026 Marathon Beneva de Montréal to support Hope for Dementia and its programs that help seniors stay active, socially connected, and engaged in activities that support physical and cognitive health. With nearly 1 million people in Canada projected to…
Happy Québec National Day! Hope for Dementia is proud to serve Québeckers throughout the length and breadth of this beautiful province. Let’s celebrate the culture, the beauty and the history of our province.Let’s also take a moment to remember the role our seniors have played and who now face cognitive decline. Approximately 163,000 people are…
Staying active, engaged, and connected makes a big difference for brain health! Over 100 seniors in Québec are benefiting from Hope for Dementia’s Busy Box. Better Brain. Program. The activity animator at BGC Dawson Community Centre reported that seniors enjoy replaying games because it lets them exercise their memory by recalling rules and strategies. This…
If you’re shopping today, please stop by Hope for Dementia’s kiosks to support our food drive and learn how healthy eating can support brain health. Families affected by dementia often face uncertainty and the challenge of finding support they can trust. At Hope for Dementia, we believe healthy food can offer both practical support and…
Staying active should feel good 💪🧠 Hope for Dementia’s Move for a Healthy Mind program helps seniors in Québec stay strong, mentally sharp, and socially connected through yoga, chair exercise, and Tai Chi. Since 2023, 100+ seniors have joined the fun! The happy faces of our clients at the Centre d’hébergement Henri-Bradet say it all.…
Music, Memory, and a Medical Professional…These three come together nicely as Dr. Stuart Lubarsky talks with Marie Griffiths on MIKE FM about his professional work as a neurologist and his passion project as co-producer of Broadway-style musical shows with Full Circle Productions. In addition to his work as an Associate Professor of Neurology and as…
Lived experience matters—in business, and just as much in nonprofits and charities. On the podcast Aging with Dignity, Varsha Bhat speaks with Hope for Dementia founder Parsa Famili about how his personal caregiving journey led to a charity focused on prevention and advocacy. He’s joined by Camille Isaacs Morell, who shares how caregiving experience can…
We’re proud to bring talent, partnership, and teamwork together for a powerful cause. Hope for Dementia is teaming up with Full Circle Productions to present Ghostlight—a Broadway cabaret that shines a spotlight on music and memory, while raising funds to support dementia prevention, risk reduction, and brain health education. Thanks to Global News Morning Montreal…