Research from Cambridge University highlights a concerning increase in dementia rates in Canada, particularly among First Nations populations who have an estimated 34% higher rate of dementia than the general population. Hope for Dementia has projects which aim to provide meaningful support and enhance cognitive health among vulnerable seniors. In collaboration with the Henri Bradet…
Happy Volunteer Week to all our valued volunteers from Hope for Dementia! We love to talk about the impact of our programs. Our seniors tell us how much they appreciate the activities and services they receive from us. Nothing we do would be possible without the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers. For this we…
On Saturday April 6, 100 families in Saint-Laurent received a food basket and a recipe to make a delicious Easter/Spring meal. Hope for Dementia organized the distribution with the help of 25 volunteers who delivered the baskets to vulnerable seniors and their families. Seniors also received a pamphlet with information with simple nutritional tips to…
As you probably know, a solar eclipse is scheduled for April 8, 2024, between 2:11pm and 4:45pm. This eclipse can cause permanent damage to the eyes and even partial loss of sight if observed without adequate protection. How can we make sure children and people who are less autonomous (e.g., people with intellectual disabilities, neurocognitive…
Dementia affects everybody. The youth of today will be impacted by dementia, as many of them will become caregivers in the near future. Hope for Dementia’s Intergenerational Learning Program (ILP) has the dual aim of raising awareness among teenagers and young adults about dementia and of reducing the risks of dementia in the senior population. …
It’s a new year and a new start. If you had a 40% chance to reduce the risks of dementia, what would you do? Hope for Dementia is offering you the chance to find out how you can do this! Welcome to the captivating world of the Hope for Dementia Resource Center, a platform dedicated…
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…
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.…
Hope for Dementia is extremely pleased to announce that it has been selected as the charity to benefit from the Echelon Foundation’s Impact Day 2023.
With pandemic restrictions lifted, Hope for Dementia resumed its Intergenerational Learning Program in 2023. In the first phase in 2023, twelve student volunteers from the St-Laurent Secondary School – Émile Legault Pavilion, were paired with residents at Place St-Moritz Residence during the months of March and April.