Hope for Dementia is overjoyed! On 15 December, 2023, Hope for Dementia was announced as the winner in Québec in the iA Financial Group Philanthropic Contest! We are deeply grateful to iA Financial Group for this important donation that will expand our Intergenerational Learning Program, which has the dual aim of raising awareness among youth, about dementia…
On December 11, 2023, a holiday lunch was held to mark the end of Hope for Dementia’s Mindful Eating for Healthy Minds program for 2023 at the Saint-Laurent Recreation Centre. The program aims to mitigate the risks of dementia through healthy eating. We welcomed more than 60 seniors from four residences: the Résidence Soleil Manoir…
At Hope for Dementia, we’re passionately fighting the coming tsunami of dementia. By 2030, there will be almost 1 million people living with dementia in Canada. Total out-of-pocket expenses for family caregivers of people with dementia are expected to reach $2.4 billion by 2031. Therefore, it is urgent to reverse growth trends in order to…
Tuesday, November 28, is an opportunity to shine a light on dementia. Giving Tuesday. Donate to enable Hope for Dementia to continue its services aimed at protecting the brain health of our elders. Voting Tuesday. Vote for Espoir pour la démence in the iA Groupe financier Philanthropy Contest! We’ve been selected as a finalist in…
Hope for Dementia is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of twelve finalists in iA Financial Group’s cross-Canada philanthropic competition. The organization will have the chance to win a donation of up to $100,000 for the expansion of its Intergenerational Learning Program, which aims to raise awareness of dementia among young…
Hope for Dementia’s fund raising gala was a resounding success! Organizing Committee, volunteers, speakers and awardees – Gala 2023 On Saturday November 4th 2023, over 300 guests came together at the elegant Le Crystal reception hall to celebrate and contribute to Hope for Dementia’s efforts to bring dementia prevention to the forefront of healthcare. Funds…
2023 has been a very busy year for Hope for Dementia. With pandemic restrictions lifted, we have been able to deliver our programs directly to seniors in residences and community centres. Our programs aim to preserve the brain health of our seniors. Our programs provide cognitive stimulation activities, support social interaction and promote physical activity…
At Hope for Dementia, we are expanding the range and reach of our programs! Starting this summer, we have launched two new programs – Busy Box. Better Brain. takes an interesting approach to promote dementia prevention. A combination of engaging recreational and educational activities are provided to support the cognitive health of seniors. Over 75 seniors…
Last week our summer interns said their official goodbyes to the residents of Demeures Sainte-Croix Inc. Over the past 10 weeks, our youth volunteers sat with residents and helped them learn new skills with their electronic tablets. Residents had varying levels of knowledge, but our interns were able to cater to each of their needs.…
Join Hope for Dementia at our Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, 4 November 2023 at Le Crystal Reception Hall.