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%…
On May 11, we celebrate Mother’s Day, a perfect time to pay tribute to the moms who have given so much to their families. At Hope for Dementia, we know that family support is a fundamental pillar in the journey of people with dementia, and we want to emphasize the importance of this accompaniment in…
WOMEN: SELF-CARE IS NOT SELFISH On this International Women’s Day, Hope for Dementia reminds all women to take care of their brain health. Why? Women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Reduce your risk of dementia by 40% by paying attention to: Hope for Dementia’s Resource Center is brimming with information –…
