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Our eye movements help us retrieve memories, suggests a new Baycrest study

March 4, 2020

In a recent study, scientists at Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute (RRI) found that research participants moved their eyes to determine whether they had seen an image before, and that their...

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Aging Well At Home – There’s an App for that!

March 1, 2020

How web-based applications can be a non-pharmacological intervention to promote brain health and help older adults age well in place. Canada’s population has experienced a fundamental shift over the past...

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Your genes aren’t the only factor dictating Alzheimer’s risk, suggests Baycrest-U of T study

December 11, 2019

The colour of our eyes or the straightness of our hair is linked to our DNA, but the development of Alzheimer’s disease isn’t exclusively linked to genetics, suggest recently published...

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Group mental health program boosts older adult caregivers’ mental health

November 27, 2019

A Baycrest researcher has demonstrated that older adult caregivers who participated in a short group mental health course experienced improvements in their mental health. This research, done in partnership with...

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Baycrest’s VP Research named as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women

November 21, 2019

Dr. Allison Sekuler, Baycrest’s Vice-President, Research and Sandra A. Rotman Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience, was named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award recipients in science and technology....

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Baycrest once again ranked as a Top 10 research-intensive hospital in Canada

November 14, 2019

Baycrest is proud to be recognized as one of the country’s top research-intensive hospitals in the recent Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals rankings. Across Canada, Baycrest ranked eighth for researcher...

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Baycrest experts help address the challenges of Thailand’s aging demographics

November 1, 2019

Baycrest Global Solutions collaborates with Thailand’s The Aspen Tree, consulting on new senior communities and bringing an “aging in place” model to address the challenges of managing older populations Baycrest...

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Baycrest’s ArtontheBrain collaborates with Boston institutions in study ahead of digital therapeutic intervention launch for seniors

October 30, 2019

Renowned Boston Museum and Hebrew SeniorLife to play key part in study showcasing the benefits of web-based therapeutic intervention, improving access to meaningful recreation among older adults. Baycrest’s web-based therapeutic...

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Baycrest’s ArtontheBrain partners with museums to deliver non-pharmacological approach to brain health for older adults

October 17, 2019

Through a partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art...

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Baycrest partners with researchers in Argentina to explore the impact of spirituality on Alzheimer’s disease

October 16, 2019

With spirituality playing large roles in many people’s lives, questions remain about how religion impacts a person’s health and well-being. While previous studies have found that individuals with long-lasting health...