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...

Understanding the Caregiver Experience Young caregivers often take on the responsibility of caring for family members, whether due to aging parents, siblings with disabilities, or relatives...

Caregiving is a loving act and rewarding responsibility, but it can also be overwhelming. Juggling daily tasks, medical appointments, and emotional support can lead to stress and burnout. Fortunately, advancements...

If you’re a young caregiver juggling the hectic life of college while taking care of a loved one, you’re not alone. While it can feel like a whirlwind of books,...

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already done so much for a loved one dealing with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The emotional rollercoaster, the late-night care sessions, and the small...

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...

In our last article, we introduced the idea of informal mediation as a means toward managing and resolving disputes amongst family members during an individual’s last stages of life (LSL)....

The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought many changes, not the least of which has been a prevalent increase in emotional stress. We have also become more acutely aware of the precariously...

In today’s economy, it is increasingly common for parents to help their children purchase their first home. In fact, 35 per cent of first-time homebuyers in Canada received financial assistance...

Discussions about defeating dementia often focus on the search for some kind of “magic pill,” but in the meantime, other pathways are quietly making steady progress....

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...

Dementia is a growing concern worldwide, with millions of people affected by this condition every year. However, research has shown that there are actionable steps we can take to...

Did you know that maintaining good oral health is not just about having a bright smile? It could also be a crucial factor in reducing the risk of dementia....

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...

Residents at Baycrest enjoy welcoming accommodations at every stage of their journey. It’s the perfect blend of the independence they want and the support systems they...

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...

Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Baycrest has successfully pulled together a group of donors, staff, and an extended community of partners and volunteers....

Degenerative brain conditions can lead someone with symptoms, at various stages, to one specialist or clinic after another for assessment and treatment. In the process, they lose precious time for...

July 2024 - Learn more about the different types of dementia and how they impact men and women differently.Dementia encompasses a range of symptoms, such as memory loss and difficulty with...

Baycrest is embarking on a fundamental redesign of its care delivery systems through the creation of the Pamela & Paul Austin Centre for Neurology and Behavioural Support to help the...

June 2024 - Alzheimer's disease is characterized by memory loss, which tends to worsen over time. However, a 2022 review study suggests that musical memory remains mostly preserved in people...

May 2024 - Alzheimer's disease is characterized by memory loss, which tends to worsen over time. However, a 2022 review study suggests that musical memory remains mostly preserved in people...

Decades of Research Highlight Benefits and Challenges, Emphasizing Caregiver Support and Self-Care. April 2024 - Years of research has shown both positive and negative effects of being a caregiver. A...

In honour of Volunteer Week 2024, we wanted to profile a volunteer who has been a wonderful asset to our team for years, Janice Daitchman. She is passionate about...

Health Literacy - Knowledge is Power. Baycrest has embarked on an exciting new project to improve the health literacy of patients and families. Through this project, healthcare information on optimizing...

The whirlwind of changes Ruby Isaac has coped with since her husband’s dementia diagnosis is a journey of many highs and lows. Ruby’s whole world turned upside down when her...

The Road to Connection is a two-hour weekly program created at Baycrest for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their spouses. It weaves together three evidence-based interventions to...

MAPprogram For more than 20 years, Baycrest’s Memory and Aging Program – a clinically validated, gold standard brain health workshop – has helped more than 1,000 healthy older adults. Now, it’s...

After a cancer diagnosis, Rose Bermanski was told she had a life expectancy of three months. She moved from her retirement home to the Shirley and Philip Granovsky Palliative Care...

aidens In 2016, Aidan Solway, then-13, visited Baycrest on a mission to take pictures of members of Café Europa, a social club/program offered to clients, patients and community...

Simone-Cropped In 2016, Simone Stiermann, 67, noticed some obvious instances of forgetfulness and general confusion. Stiermann was told that she was frequently forgetting conversations with her family and...

I am sharing my story with you as a husband, caregiver and individual deeply affected by a recent experience. My 74-year-old wife was admitted to Baycrest Hospital last fall and...

A new form of resident and patient engagement is being introduced at Baycrest; one that is immersive, social, and most importantly, unaffected by the physical constraints of a healthcare setting....

Craik-Fergus-2017background It was a simple phone call that led one of the most influential cognitive psychologists in the field, Dr. Fergus Craik, to help pioneer Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute...

Dr. Jennifer Ryan is no stranger to paving her own road. Coming from a household that predominantly worked in the construction industry, Dr. Ryan, a senior scientist at Baycrest’s Rotman...

Whether we feel angry, have a request or want to connect with friends or family, words allow us to communicate what is on our minds. But what if you...

Baycrest scientists, along with collaborators from 10 sites and three continents, have developed the world’s first Virtual Brain: an integrated computer model of a fully functioning human brain. The Virtual...

Jerold and Gale Winter are impressed as they look around Baycrest’s new Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness, and the refurbished Baycrest Terraces retirement residence. The couple...

It is a rare and beautiful thing when strategic vision and passion for a cause convene, yet it is a combination that Marnie Smith and Michael Flux seem to...