Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada: January, 2026
Learn. Discover. Act.
This January, Baycrest recognizes Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada, joining communities across the country in raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. As a world leader in Alzheimer’s research, education, innovation and care, Baycrest is committed to advancing brain health and transforming the journey of those living with dementia. Throughout the month, we invite you to explore our collection of feature stories and expert-developed and curated resources, including webinars, videos, infographics and more, designed to help you learn about the latest in Alzheimer’s prevention, early detection, treatment and care.
Featured Stories
Baycrest Expert-Developed and Curated Resources
Health Information Portal – A portal for clear and reliable information about topics such as dementia, brain health, aging, and more in many different formats.
Baycrest’s Defy Dementia podcast – An empowering podcast dedicated to helping you reduce your dementia risk.
Brain Health Food Guide – Co-developed by Baycrest experts, the first Canadian food guide dedicated to helping older persons preserve their thinking and memory skills as they age.
Baycrest Online Hearing Test – A free, online hearing screening tool.
Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment – A free brain health assessment.
The Canadian-Caregiver Assessment and Resources Tool (C-CART) – A free online tool available 24/7 to help caregivers access the resources, services, education and guidance they need wherever they are located with ease.
Learning the Ropes Foundations Webinar – Free, 45-minute webinar aimed at older adults living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their close family members/friends, focused on optimizing cognitive health through lifestyle choices, memory training, and psychosocial support.
Caregiver Webinar Series – Webinar series for caregivers developed by Baycrest’s Koschitzky Centre for Innovations in Caregiving, a hub for innovation and dissemination of best practices in caregiving.
Baycrest’s Memory & Aging Program – Baycrest expert-led program about memory and normal brain changes as we age. [fee based]
Sharing Dance Older Adults – Safe, accessible dance classes developed by Baycrest and Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS). Classes are physically, cognitively and creatively stimulating and incorporate a variety of different musical and dance styles.
Baycrest’s Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health & Wellness – The first research-based community centre dedicated to reducing dementia risk and promoting healthy brain aging. Open to adults aged 50 and over, programs focus on areas such as diet and nutrition, social engagement, cognitive functioning, physical activity and mental wellbeing. [fee based]