Take care of yourself and those you love, especially those most vulnerable. Montréal is under a heat wave, stay comfortable by spending time in airconditioned places and avoiding outdoor activity between 11 AM–4 PM. Drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty, and skip alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks. Dress in light, loose clothing, and wear…
🧠 July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Culturally appropriate support: an essential pillar for seniors living with dementia During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Hope for Dementia wishes to highlight the importance of providing culturally sensitive and inclusive support to seniors from marginalized communities who are living with dementia. Seniors from cultural and linguistic…
A day filled with wonderful memories! On May 27, eight young volunteers—students from Saint-Laurent High School, Édifice Émile-Legault—shared their feedback at the close of the spring session of the Intergenerational Learning Program. “Yes, I loved the activity, especially the time spent with the residents of La Résidence Place St. Moritz.” “I liked it when they…
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…
Listen up! In case you missed it, here’s your chance to listen to Hope for Dementia’s team speaking about dementia prevention and our 10-year milestone with Kelly Alexander on CJAD 800. Click here to listen.
This year, Hope for Dementia is celebrating its 10th anniversary, a decade of advocacy, education, and support for brain health. To mark the occasion, they’ll be on CJAD 800 to reflect on their journey from foundation to today. Tune in to Ask the Experts on CJAD 800 this Saturday, May 31st, from 4–5 PM!…
Hope for Dementia’s Intergenerational Learning Program was featured on stage at the Intergénérations Québec gala on 13 May. Nominated in the top 3 finalists for the ‘Transmission’ category from a field of 100 contestants, our program was recognized as a key contributor to the well-being of our seniors and youth! Kudos to our team members…
Let’s celebrate Quebec Intergenerational Week, May 18-25, 2025! Coordinated by Intergénérations Québec, Quebec Intergenerational Week is a unique opportunity to highlight and promote local intergenerational activities! 81 activities will take place across Quebec to bring generations together through cooking, art, gardening, games and much more. Hope for Dementia is proud to have been named a…
On May 11, we celebrate Mother’s Day, a perfect time to pay tribute to the moms who have given so much to their families. At Hope for Dementia, we know that family support is a fundamental pillar in the journey of people with dementia, and we want to emphasize the importance of this accompaniment in…
🧠 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…