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.
For decades, when a person with advanced dementia became rigid, when their limbs slowly curled into painful positions, when every attempt at caregiving became a physical struggle, clinicians and...
Blair’s early onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis changed his life in his fifties. His story highlights resilience, family, and the importance of advancing dementia research and care.
If you’re a caregiver under 30, you aren’t just a young caregiver—you’re a superhero, navigating the growing complexities of adulthood while offering support to a loved one experiencing cognitive decline.
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.








