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May I have a quick word? Study shows talking faster is linked to better brain health as we age

February 26, 2024

As we get older, we may start to notice it takes us longer to find the right words. This can lead to concerns about cognitive decline and dementia. However, a...

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Baycrest Senior Scientist awarded important CIHR grant for research on the impact of depression treatment on caregiver brain health

February 7, 2024

Dr. Jean Chen, Baycrest’s Canada Research Chair in Neuroimaging of Aging and a Senior Scientist at Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute, has received an important grant from the Canadian Institutes of...

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Baycrest and Canuckle launch a uniquely Canadian brain health version of Sudoku in time for National Puzzle Day

January 29, 2024

The game increases cognitive engagement while shedding light on other dementia risk factors. Toronto, ON – Baycrest ’s Defy Dementia team has partnered with the creators of Canuckle and Canoku...

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Baycrest Receives Green Hospital of the Year Award

January 10, 2024

Baycrest has been awarded the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care’s 2022 Green Hospital Scorecard Award for Green Hospital of the Year – Non-Acute peer group category. The award honours...

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Baycrest Named One of GTA’s Top Employers for 2024

December 5, 2023

Toronto, ON – December 5 – Baycrest has been recognized by Canada’s Top 100 Employers as one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers of 2024. This special designation recognizes employers...

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Baycrest-led research team awarded Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging from CIHR

November 7, 2023

A team of researchers from Baycrest, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) has been awarded the 2023 CIHR Institute of Aging Betty Havens...

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Our internal clock plays a key role in optimizing mental performance

September 29, 2023

TORONTO, September 26, 2023 – Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, your internal clock plays a critical role in maximizing your mental performance, according to a...

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Baycrest Partners with University Health Network’s Toronto Rehab to Expand Virtual Behavioural Medicine Program

July 25, 2023

Baycrest is pleased to announce a new partnership with Toronto Rehab – University Health Network (UHN) to expand its Virtual Behavioural Medicine (VBM) program. VBM is an integrated service between...

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Baycrest launches revolutionary Southeast Asia seniors community

July 19, 2023

Part of The Forestias project, The Aspen Tree is redefining senior living with a holistic approach towards well-being The Aspen Tree aims high as it is driven by lofty goals....

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Baycrest, North Toronto Ontario Health Team and Toronto Senior Housing Corporation partner to support aging at home

July 19, 2023

July 19, 2023 – The Toronto Senior Housing Corporation (TSHC), Baycrest Hospital and North Toronto Ontario Health Team (NT OHT) have partnered to help low-income seniors age at home and...