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09/01/2026

🧠 This World Alzheimer’s Month, Baycrest is helping people take action for their brain health with tools and resources that can support healthy aging.

For Adele, checking in on her brain health is just as important as other routine health checkups. She regularly completes Baycrest’s Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment, a free online tool that provides personalized insights and practical next steps to help people better understand their cognitive health.

“You can't stop getting older – indeed, you don't want to stop getting older – but you have some control over how you get older,” says Adele.

🌎 Learn how the Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment can help you better understand your brain health and support informed conversations with your healthcare provider: https://www.baycrest.org/news/check-in-on-your-brain-health-with-cogniciti

08/28/2026

Recently, Baycrest residents, patients, families and staff came together for a special gathering celebrating music, tradition and community.

We were honoured to be joined by Cantor Chaim Stern - חיים שטרן, The Hennick Family Senior Cantor, and Asher Farber, Musical Director, both from Beth Tzedec Congregation, who helped lead a meaningful Shabbat experience through prayer and song.

Gatherings like this offer opportunities to connect with Jewish tradition while fostering belonging, comfort and spiritual wellbeing across our campus.

Shabbat begins at sundown each Friday. To all those celebrating, Shabbat shalom.

🌎 Learn more about Jewish life at Baycrest by visiting https://www.baycrest.org/all-care-and-services/spiritual-care/jewish-living-at-baycrest

08/27/2026

Interested in helping researchers explore how the Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment works across different devices?

Researchers are looking for adult participants to evaluate the assessment across mobile, tablet and computer devices.

Who can participate?
• Adults aged 20–65 and 80–95
• Fluent in English
• No significant memory concerns or diagnosed cognitive conditions
• Comfortable using a mobile device, tablet or computer with internet access

The study takes 15-30 minutes to complete.

To learn more and sign up, visit https://cogniciti.com/Get-Involved/Mobile-Tablet-Study/. A member of our team will contact you about eligibility.

Take part in a virtual study aimed at validating a cognitive assessment of memory and attention, developed by scientists at Baycrest. This assessment is designed to detect subtle cognitive changes associated with aging and takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. You will complete the asses...

08/21/2026

For 25 years, Two Neptune Drive by Baycrest has been a vibrant community shaped by the people who call it home.

From fitness, educational and cultural programs to social activities and celebrations, residents are at the heart of community life at Two Neptune Drive.

Residents, families, staff and friends recently came together to celebrate the community’s 25th anniversary. Special guests included MP Vince Gasparro, MPP Michelle Cooper and Councillor Mike Colle, along with representatives from Councillor James Pasternak and Hatzolah Toronto, who joined in recognizing this milestone.

Also known as the Reuben Cipin Healthy Living Community, Two Neptune Drive honours the first president of its Residents’ Council. His legacy continues through an endowment established by Marla and Aubrey Dan, helping enrich life at Two Neptune Drive through ongoing programming and opportunities for connection.

Congratulations to the entire Two Neptune Drive community on 25 incredible years—and to the residents, families and staff who make it such a welcoming and engaging place to call home.

🌎 Learn more about senior living at Baycrest by visiting https://www.baycrest.org/senior-living/

08/19/2026

This episode explores some of the latest dementia research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in London, UK, with guest Dr. Rebecca M. Edelmayer, Vice President of Scientific Engagement at the Alzheimer’s Association and a leader in global dementia research and scientific collaboration.

Alongside co-hosts Jay Ingram and Dr. Allison Sekuler, Dr. Edelmayer discusses emerging findings that could shape the future of dementia prevention, treatment and care. Topics include research from two studies on brain changes observed in former professional soccer players and physician-supervised use of an oil containing active ingredients of cannabis, which may calm agitation in people living with dementia, respectively.

The conversation also examines a study in Latin America showing that lifestyle interventions designed to reduce dementia risk can be successfully adapted across different cultures and communities. Together, these studies offer new insights into early detection, risk reduction and improving quality of life for people affected by dementia.

🎧 Tune in at defydementia.org, or wherever you get your podcasts.

08/12/2026

📢 The Baycrest Memory Lab is recruiting adults aged 60 and older to participate in the NExT (Narratives and Expectations about Transitions) Study, which explores how people think about and experience retirement. The research aims to better understand this significant life transition and how perceptions and experiences of retirement evolve over time.

The study is seeking individuals who are either approaching retirement or have recently retired. All study activities are conducted online or by phone.

If you know a family member, friend or community member who may be interested, please visit https://www.memorylab.org/next-study/ for eligibility details and enrollment information.

Retirement is a major life change that marks the beginning of a new chapter. People often have shared ideas about what retirement is supposed to be like, and at the same time, each person's experience is unique. This research project examines how people think about retirement and how they describe ...

08/07/2026

Every Friday, the Baycrest campus welcomes Shabbat with moments of connection, reflection and community.

Led by our Heritage and Spiritual Care team, Shabbat gatherings take place across campus so residents, patients, families and staff who wish to participate can share in this meaningful weekly tradition.

These moments reflect Baycrest's enduring commitment to its Jewish heritage while creating opportunities for belonging, comfort and spiritual wellbeing.

Wishing everyone gathering this evening a peaceful Shabbat. Shabbat shalom.

Learn more about Jewish life at Baycrest by visiting https://www.baycrest.org/all-care-and-services/spiritual-care/jewish-living-at-baycrest/

07/31/2026

This episode brings together performers, educators and a neuropsychologist to explore how improvisational theatre (“improv”) can support healthy aging. Drawing on experiences across comedy, performance and research, the speakers highlight how improv may help reduce depression and anxiety, which are key risk factors for dementia.

Alongside co-hosts Jay Ingram and Dr. Allison Sekuler, guests Tim Paul, Romy Teperson, Robert E. Daniel and Dr. Kristin Krueger (Rush University Medical Center, Cook County Health) share how improv promotes social connection, physical movement and cognitive engagement.

From training to community programs, the conversation underscores how humour, creativity and practice can build confidence, resilience and well-being, making improv a powerful and accessible tool for enhancing quality of life across the lifespan.

🎧 Tune in at defydementia.org, or wherever you get your podcasts.

07/29/2026

Thank you to all our attendees of Defy Dementia on the Road: Victoria, B.C. where we explored how small, everyday choices support brain health and help reduce dementia risk.

The discussion was co-hosted by Allison Sekuler and Jay Ingram including panelists Dr. Alex Henri-Bhargava, Behavioural Neurologist and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at University of British Columbia; Lynn Jackson, dementia advocate, former Registered Nurse and proud member of the Métis Nation of B.C.; Dr. Stuart MacDonald, Professor of Psychology, University of Victoria and a principal investigator with the CARING Dementia Cluster and Dr. Mariko Sakamoto, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing at the University of Victoria and founder of the Dementia Action Co-Lab.

🎧 Want to learn more? Tune in at defydementia.org, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

07/24/2026

It’s International Self-Care Day, a reminder that taking care of yourself is an essential part of caring for others.

If you're a caregiver, your own well-being matters too. Caring for a family member or friend can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be challenging. Looking after yourself isn't a luxury. It can help you better manage stress and continue providing the best care possible for the person who depends on you.

That’s why Baycrest developed the Canadian Caregiver Assessment & Resources Tool (C-CART®). This free online tool connects caregivers with a personalized list of local resources and supports tailored to their unique needs, making it easier to find the help that's right for them.

📲 Take a moment for yourself today. Complete the C-CART® assessment and discover supports that can help you feel more confident, connected and supported:

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