Feedback on the Intergenerational Program

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…

A brand new program for seniors!

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…

Busy. Box. Better. Brain: Continuation

Sharpen Your Mind and Have Fun with Hope for Dementia’s Busy Box. Better. Brain program! This month, Hope for Dementia is continuing the Busy. Box. Better. Brain program to Tyndale St-George Community Center, ARC Health & Social Services center, and 4korners Center! Through regular deliveries of activity kits with tablets, hobby kits, magazines, board games,…

Move for a Healthy Mind

Hope for Dementia is pleased to announce the launch of their new project Move for a Healthy Mind. This 8-month project was created to encourage elderly people to exercise by attending classes led by a certified trainer and following our at home videos. On May 24, 2024, Hope for Dementia donated 40 bags of exercising…

100 families enjoyed a brain healthy meal for spring

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…