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Sleep unlocks the brain’s ability to sort memories, Baycrest study reveals

April 10, 2025

Toronto, ON, April 10, 2025 – While sleep’s positive impact on cognition has long been recognized, Baycrest researchers have revealed that a good night’s sleep may actively enhance memory rather...

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Trauma through the mind’s eye – Baycrest study reveals link between visual imagery and PTSD

April 10, 2025

Toronto, ON, April 10, 2025 – Trauma alone doesn’t cause posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – how we process and imagine it plays a key role, according to new research. A...

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The gamification of healthcare education: Driving innovations to enhance care for older adults

January 29, 2025

By: Dr. Meaghan Adams, Manager, Simulation & Virtual Learning, Centre for Education & Knowledge Exchange in Aging, Baycrest Academy for Research & Education and Melissa Tafler, Knowledge Broker: Special Projects,...

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Varied Therapy Options Improve Connection and Quality of Life for Those with Reduced Cognition or Dementia

January 27, 2025

As part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we spoke with Baycrest staff and therapists to learn about the varied therapies and activities provided to residents and patients. These programs can have...

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Kindness Kits – Continuing Baycrest’s Commitment to Community Service

January 22, 2025

Kindness Kits – Continuing Exceptional community service and devotion to helping those in need have been part of Baycrest’s heritage for more than 100 years. Our recent Kindness Kit initiative...

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Ontario CLRI at Baycrest receives $5 million investment to support long-term care sector

January 6, 2025

With $5 million in funding from the Ministry of Long-Term Care, the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care (CLRI) are launching the Dementia Care Preparedness Initiative...

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Baycrest Named a Greater Toronto Top Employer for the Second Straight Year

December 3, 2024

Baycrest is proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025 following a competition that evaluated employers on several criteria, including employee well-being, work atmosphere, benefits, communication and...

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Baycrest study finds high blood sugar in healthy adults linked to lower brain activity

December 3, 2024

A study by Baycrest found that high blood sugar may impair brain health even in people without diabetes. While the link between blood sugar and brain health is well documented...

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Baycrest study uncovers promising new target for stroke treatment

December 3, 2024

A recent study by Baycrest reveals that an area of the brain distinct from the stroke lesion may play a significant role in causing the life-altering symptoms survivors are often...

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Baycrest Launches Innovative Free Tool to Empower Canadian Caregivers

November 7, 2024

TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2024 /CNW/ – Baycrest today announced the launch of the Canadian Caregiver Assessment and Resource Tool ( C-CART ), a free online tool available 24/7 to help...