Supporting Seniors’ Brain Health Through Movement

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.…

The Rising Challenge of Dementia in Canada

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…

UPDATE: New numbers: 14 not 12, and 45% not 40%

Did you know that up to 45% of cases of dementia could potentially be reduced, delayed or even prevented through 14 modifiable risk factors?  In 2022, the Lancet Commission outlined 12 modifiable risk factors, which could reduce the risk of developing dementia by 40%.  In 2024, the Lancet Commission updated its research, adding two more…