Together, we will defeat dementia.

Baycrest is combining research and innovation to shape the future of care for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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Study shows talking faster is linked to better brain health as we age
As we get older, we may start to notice it takes us longer to find the right words. This can lead to concerns about cognitive decline...
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Darryl Sittler on Hockey and Baycrest
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 of brain health...
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Toronto Maple Leaf Alumni Captains Cycle the DVP for Brain Health
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...
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Gerry Dee – Using Comedy to Defeat Dementia
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...
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Baycrest Foundation fuels the leading experts in brain health

Research

A world leader in the study of aging and human brain function, Baycrest is the scientific headquarters for the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA), leading a team of more than 300 researchers across Canada working to defeat dementia. The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest is a preeminent international centre for the study of aging and human brain function.

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Innovation

By providing funding and expert advice, the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation powered by Baycrest has helped more than 400 innovators develop and test solutions that will keep older adults healthier.

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Care

For more than a century, Baycrest has provided residential care to older adults. It serves the community with outpatient clinics, a post-acute care hospital and memory and mental health programs

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Education

Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest has trained thousands of healthcare providers, created ~150 staff e-learning courses and holds more than 200 educational telehealth sessions a year.

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Get Involved

Events

From Canada’s largest 1-day cycling event to North America’s largest ice-hockey fundraiser, you can participate, support others who participate or even plan your own fundraising event. We’re here to hep you get started.

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Programs

Event participation and general donations are not the only way to support Baycrest. Many community groups, consisting of lay and professional supporters have established creative ways to lend their expertise and time. You’re invited to join them or begin your own program.

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Volunteer

Many opportunities to learn, grow and give back. Volunteers are involved in almost every area on the Baycrest campus. Assignments address the purpose of the organization and mobilize volunteers in truly meaningful ways — reflecting their various skills, expertise and talents.

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Ways to Give

You can support Baycrest in a way that suits you, and in more ways than you might imagine. Your donation is essential to achieving our goal of defeating dementia.

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