This 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…
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%…
With 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…
There’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…
A 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…
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. In the absence of a cure for dementia, Hope for Dementia continues to work towards promoting dementia prevention and the deceleration and potential reversal of its symptoms. The more we know about prevention, the greater chance there is of reducing the number of new diagnoses. This testimonial highlights…
Hope for Dementia’s guest author Carol Steinberg* provides some valuable and useful information on the steps you can take to support your family members who are in the early stages of dementia. During holiday celebrations, many people focus on the details of food, decorations, and gifts. However, it is equally important to pay attention to…
Sign up to receive Hope for Dementia’s newsletter The Growing Impact of Dementia Nobody likes to hear a bad weather report. Yet, the increase in dementia cases has been compared to a looming tsunami. By 2030, nearly 1 million people in Canada are expected to be affected, which is almost four years from today. Challenges…
Reading a bedtime story to your grandchildren on Facetime. Playing ‘Name that Tune.’ Acing Rebus puzzles. Some pretty cool seniors in Québec are having fun doing these and many more activities in Hope for Dementia’s Busy Box. Better Brain. program! Here’s the bonus – they’re proactively preserving their brain health and reducing the risks of…
