Centre for Brain Fitness

Baycrest - Enriching Care, Enhancing Knowledge, Enlightening Minds

By taking a leadership role in research on aging, Baycrest is committed to finding the best ways to treat, and eventually prevent, the conditions associated with aging
such as memory loss, depression and stroke.

 


National Nursing Week

May 12-18, 2008
Baycrest salutes our nurses and congratulates the Canadian Nurses Association on 100 years of excellence as they celebrate National Nursing Week.

The Power of Research and Innovation

What our research means to you...and people around the world.
Power of Research

Baycrest study shows middle-aged brains are more vulnerable to distraction. View the video

 


Baycrest Foundation

With the generous support of individuals, families, businesses and foundations, Baycrest Foundation Donate On-line Now - Baycrest Foundationprovides Baycrest with the funding it needs to care for the elderly of today, and the growing population of tomorrow.
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Memory and Aging

Early Interventions for mild cognitive impairment can slow functional decline.

A new Baycrest study is offering hope to older adults with mild cognitive impairment who are at a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Learn about Memory and Aging at Baycrest

Stroke

New tests to diagnose vascular dementia

MRIBaycrest is working with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and St. John’s Rehab Hospital to create a computerized bedside screening tool for eventual use in the clinical setting.
Read more about Stroke at Baycrest

Depression and Mood Disorders

5% to 10% of seniors living in the community will experience a depressive disorder that is serious enough to require treatment.

Researchers at Baycrest are working toward a better understanding of how antidepressants work in the aging brain.
Find out more about Depression and Mood Disorders