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🧠 This #WorldBrainDay, learn how you can take control of your cognitive health 🧠 Watch as CBC's Talia Ricci gives viewers a close up look at the groundbreaking research happening at Baycrest's Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health & Wellness. Making healthy lifestyle choices can significantly reduce your risk of dementia. At Baycrest, we're leading the way in personalized dementia prevention programs. Click the link below to watch the interview with Dr. Nicole Anderson, Associate Scientific Director, Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health & Wellness. https://lnkd.in/gEaBxiGP

Baycrest’s Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness is looking for male participants aged 80+ who are in good cognitive health to complete two online surveys, one week apart. Each survey will take 15-20 minutes to complete. Participants will be asked about their physical activity, brain-healthy eating habits, cognitive and social engagement, and mental well-being. Study results will help enhance the Kimel Family Centre’s dementia prevention program. For more information and to receive the survey link, please email ddamico@research.baycrest.org. This study has been approved by Baycrest’s Research Ethics Board (23-37).

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Canada Day.

Episode 13 of the Defy Dementia podcast explores why women may face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease than men. First, caregiver Angeleta Cox shares the story of her mother, Sonia, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017. Then, Dr. Natasha Rajah (Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute and Toronto Metropolitan University) discusses the latest research on the increased risk of dementia in women, and what women can do to protect their brain health. Tune in at defydementia.org, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

We are thrilled to share that Baycrest has received a $9.5 million investment from The Slaight Family Foundation, propelling us forward in our relentless mission to defeat dementia. The Slaight Family Foundation’s exemplary leadership and support of Baycrest will significantly impact the brain health of Canadians, representing an important step towards a national dementia prevention program. Josh Cooper, CEO of Baycrest Foundation shared: "Baycrest is extremely grateful to the Slaight Family Foundation for recognizing the urgent need for innovations and transformations in the care and treatment for people living with dementia and seeing the need to tackle dementia at a societal level. This investment will directly help important innovations in brain health and prevent as many dementia cases as possible in the years ahead. The Slaight Family Foundation’s vision is truly inspirational, and our team at Baycrest looks forward to making a profound impact, improving the lives of families facing dementia, from coast to coast." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gR2fdWBp #slaightinitiative

Looking to buy or sell your home? Look for this badge! 🏠 Real estate agents displaying this sign have pledged to donate a portion of their future real estate commission to the Baycrest Foundation’s Kimel Family Centre. If you’re interested in learning more about our Real Estate Agent program visit this link: https://lnkd.in/gybCRrFW #torontorealetate #nonprofit #philantropy

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity to celebrate and learn about the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.

Join us for a free panel discussion about reducing your dementia risk, led by Dr. Allison Sekuler, President and Chief Scientist of the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education. Enjoy a Q&A, interactive booths and live demos, followed by a free brain-healthy lunch. This event is part of The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University annual 50+ Festival. When: June 25, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Ted Rogers School of Management, 55 Dundas Street West Details & registration: https://ow.ly/WtXz50SmG8n

Join our free Health Talks session where Gloria Lipski, a Certified Music Therapist at Baycrest, will discuss how music therapy positively affects the brain, who can benefit and how it compares to other types of therapy. A Q&A session will follow. When: Thursday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) Where: Baycrest’s Centre for Health Information; join us in person or virtually. Details: https://lnkd.in/gV5fvjBA

Get ready to tee off FORE a great cause! Join us at Maple Downs Golf and Country Club for a day of golf in support of our fight against dementia for Baycrest’s Charity Golf Classic. Registration includes exclusive access to this top-rated course, continental breakfast, gourmet lunch on the course, a patio cocktail hour, dinner, prizes and surprises. Spots are filling up, sign up your foursome today.   https://lnkd.in/guVgc9XQ