Health Information

Understanding Aging and the Brain

By sharing knowledge with clients, families and the public, Baycrest would like to improve care and quality of life for people as they age. The pages in this section provide information on health topics and health conditions related to our areas of expertise.

Conditions and Treatments

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.

Caregiver Information

Medications: Staying on top of them all

Modern medicine offers many options to treat the various ailments that are associated with aging. In order to reap the benefits and to avoid any unwanted side-effects, it is extremely important that medications are taken properly.
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Helpful Websites

Baycrest has a number of helpful on-line resources including a support group, electronic newsletters and educational websites.

Baycrest's monthly electronic health newsletter

Get the latest health care news selected from more than 350 science journals and medical publications. This free electronic health newsletter lets you choose the subjects that you want to receive news about. Important medical news and scientific findings from Baycrest’s world-renowned research are also included in the newsletter.
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