See the cutting-edge approach to treating dementia The Challenge: Dementia in Canada The population of patients with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in Canada is projected to...

Brain-Healthy ways to Enjoy Holiday Gatherings The holiday season is a time for celebration, laughter, and connection with family and friends. While...

Baycrest announces the launch of the Canadian Caregiver Assessment and Resource Tool (C-CART), a free online tool available 24/7 to help caregivers access the resources, services, education and guidance...

A study by Baycrest found that high blood sugar may impair brain health even in people without diabetes. While the link between blood sugar and brain health is well...

A recent study by Baycrest reveals that an area of the brain distinct from the stroke lesion may play a significant role in causing the life-altering symptoms survivors are...

Here’s something that might surprise you: 40% of dementia cases are entirely preventable. This isn’t about some far-off cure—these are simple adjustments you can start making today to protect...

New Memory Care Model For Individuals Living With Dementia According to the World Health Organization, by 2050, the world’s population of those aged 60 years...

He holds the record for most points, 10, in a National Hockey League (NHL) game. He’s a legend in Leafs Nation. He’s also a big proponent...

Josh Cooper, Baycrest Foundation CEO, Darryl Sittler, Mayor Olivia Chow, Rick Vaive, Ilsa Blidner, Baycrest Foundation Chair (2024), and Wendel Clark and Rick Vaive jump in the saddle for Toronto’s...

Gerry Dee is one of the undisputed kings of Canadian comedy. He currently hosts CBC’s Family Feud Canada and for eight seasons, he starred in the...

Lisa Raitt is fighting a battle that makes any challenge she ever faced as a Member of Parliament and Senior Cabinet Minister pale by comparison. The former MP for...

One covers a lot of important stories over the course of a distinguished journalism career. Carolyn Mackenzie is no stranger to reporting on the critical news and...

It took years of misdiagnoses before ET Canada host Cheryl Hickey finally got the answer to why her father didn’t seem to enjoy himself when he was...

Fans of the American version of The Office know the name Oscar Martinez, the smart and swaggering accountant viewers Havana, Cuba, circa 1959: Members of the Nunez family...

Being the Brain Project Global Ambassador “Suits” her just fine On the acclaimed television drama, “Suits”, Sarah Rafferty plays Donna Paulsen, a whip-smart legal assistant...

Music with a Mission He has more than 16 million followers on Twitter and Facebook combined, more than six million followers on Instagram and another...

We push the boundaries of best-in-class care We are driven by innovation. It means better quality of life for our residents and for older adults...

Baycrest, a global leader in academic health sciences, is a vast and complex organization whose work is dynamic and far reaching. It conducts ground-breaking research and...

We train students to continue the fight for better aging We give our students world-class training. Through clinical training, internships, fellowships, and residencies, we’re creating...

Virtual reality (VR) can bring immersive experiences to older adults by providing them with new ways to engage with others and the world around them. VR...

The Anne & Allan Bank Centre for Clinical Trials Research Unit (CCRU) at Baycrest was created to respond to a growing need to explore and test...

The Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness is where people age 50+ prioritize their brain health. A personal assessment determines individual risks for developing...

The answer to defeating dementia, Baycrest’s primary goal, lies in advanced research and subsequently in sharing accumulated knowledge with as many audiences as possible. Research and...