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Baycrest is a world-renowned centre for research and clinical practices with a focus on aging and the brain.
Our scientists are studying the human brain in order to improve diagnosis and determine the best course of therapy—whether it’s drugs, physical therapy or a combination of both—for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias,
stroke and mood disorders.
For more information on particular disorders and possible treatments, please click on the links to the left.
Memory Disorders
Some forgetfulness is expected with normal aging. Learn more about this age-related memory change and those that are brought about by a number of different medical or emotional problems.More Information
Mood and Related Disorders
People often feel sad about some of the more negative changes or losses in life that happen as we age. Some of those feelings are normal, as long as they do not last for too long.A look at the common mood disorders, click here
Stroke
A stroke occurs because blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, either by a clot or a bleed within the brain. A small part of the brain then dies because of this lack of blood flow.For more information about stroke prevention, warning signs and treatments, please click here.