Baycrest Stories
These are current stories of the impact Baycrest is making in healthy aging and brain health innovation and future-focused, ground-breaking research.
Early-onset dementia can start in your 40s. Learn how to distinguish it from normal forgetfulness and when to seek medical evaluation or support.
Baycrest recently hosted a virtual workshop focused on hearing loss and dementia risk and what older adults can do to protect their brain health. The session featured audiologist Dr. Sylvia...
Chronic stress affects more than mood; it alters your brain. Learn how stress and burnout impact cognition and what you can do to prevent long-term decline.
Forgetting is part of how the brain stays healthy. Learn what science says about memory loss, how to tell normal lapses from decline, and when to seek help.
Soon we are going to have over a million Canadians with dementia,” said Dr. Howard Chertkow. The question is no longer whether dementia will touch our lives, but what we can do today to reduce the risk.
Baycrest is uncovering new ways to use light therapy, magnetic stimulation and gentle electrical stimulation to support healthier brain aging and improve life for people living with dementia.
Early memory talks matter. Learn how to discuss memory changes with parents early. Practical steps protect independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Entrepreneur Zach Ronski shares how anchoring his career to philanthropy early in his career helped him build high-value networks, gain mentorship, and accelerate his growth in Toronto’s professional community.
What if your everyday conversations held a hidden subtext regarding the state of your brain health — long before any symptoms appear?
At Baycrest, scientists are using gentle magnetic pulses to explore a bold new question: Can stimulating the brain help prevent or slow dementia? This innovative technique, called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation...









