The Englemount-Lawrence Clinic is now offering vaccines to people age 50+ who live in high risk areas. Postal code must begin with: M2J, M2M, M2R, M3A, M3C, M3H, M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N, M4A, M4X, M5A, M5B, M5N, M6A, M6B, M6L, M6M, M9L, M9M, M9N, or M9P
Senior Scientist Dr. Morris Moscovitch has been invested into the Order of Canada for his critical contributions to the fields of clinical neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience, and especially for his groundbreaking research on memory. Congratulations Dr. Moscovitch!
Congratulations to
@asek47
on being recognized with the
@WXN
Canada’s Most Powerful Women:
#Top100
award in the science & tech category! 👏 She is an inspiration for women in science, leading the charge in
#brainhealth
and aging research
@financialpost
“
#PetTherapy
can decrease anxiety, loneliness and boredom. We’ve had the program for more than 20 years and we see the way it works. If someone has
#dementia
, there’s more interaction. People who don’t talk much will actually begin to communicate more.”
#NationalPuppyDay
Several staff at Baycrest received their first doses of the
#COVID19
vaccine earlier this week, as part of the initial roll out to long-term care staff. Thank you to everyone who has made this historic and exciting moment possible, we are proud to be a part of it.
We are pleased to announce that Dr. William E. Reichman has been appointed as co-chair of the newly established Ministerial Advisory Board on Dementia, advising
@GPTaylorMRD
as she develops the National
#Dementia
Strategy for Canada
@GovCanHealth
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Howard Chertkow will be joining our Baycrest family as the new Chair in Cognitive Neurology and Innovation, and Senior Scientist at Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute!
@rotmanresearch
#CdnSci
#CDNhealth
We welcome Dr. Morgan Barense as the new Dr. Max and Gianna Glassman Chair in Neuropsychology, a joint position at Baycrest and
@UofT
Her work is focused on developing tools which help older adults remember events. Learn more:
Dr. Jean Chen has been named the
#CRC
in Neuroimaging of Aging by
@CRC_CRC
and
@SSHRC_CRSH
for a second consecutive term. Dr. Chen’s work focuses on non-invasive, personalized interventions to improve brain health. Read more here:
This
#InternationalWomensDay
we asked some of the remarkable pioneers and trailblazers who work at Baycrest what it was like to be the first woman to hold a title or role, and what they do to help those coming up after them.
Read their full stories here:
This past Sunday we facilitated a total of 134 special eVisits across campus, where families were able to connect and send love to their moms on their special day 🌷
#MothersDay
Baycrest, led by
@rotmanresearch
has been recognized as the # 1 research-intensive hospital in the latest ranking of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals by
@R_Infosource
Read more:
Bubby Chaya is 91 year old Holocaust survivor, Haganah soldier, Canadian citizen, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Thank you
@Baycrest
hospital for making it possible for her to do the ‘mah nishtana’ with her 50+ descendants across three continents.
On
#WorldAlzheimersDay
, learn more about how Baycrest researchers are investigating the effects of
#COVID19
and infection prevention measures on dementia risk in older adults ➡
Researchers from Baycrest,
@Sunnybrook
and
@ccna_ccnv
have developed the Driving and Dementia Roadmap. This free resource was launched across Canada to empower older adults living with dementia to make informed decisions about when to stop driving:
Super EXCITED for Cycle 2 of ECHO Care of the Elderly! Our first session today was on Dementia with a great presentation by Dr. David Conn. It was great meeting the new group of learning partners! We look forward to another great cycle!
@ProjectECHO
@ECHO_COE
@ECHOOntario
"I am a scientist and proud mother of two wonderful children-- a daughter and a son. I strive to further gender equality so that they will have equal opportunities to succeed." - Dr. Rosanna Olsen from
@rotmanresearch
#IWD2020
#EachForEqual
@rosanna_olsen
Dr. Thiru Yogaparan is this year’s winner of the Peter McCracken Physician Innovator in Education Award by the
@CanGeriSoc
. This award recognizes her work establishing core geriatric curriculum and increasing educational time on this topic for undergraduates. Congratulations!
On April 4 we mark National Caregiver Day and recognize the contributions of all caregivers who dedicate their time and energy to supporting their loved ones. Learn more about the challenges and joys of caregiving with family caregiver Suzanne Socken here:
Experts from around the world will join
@rotmanresearch
discuss how the pandemic has accelerated the development and adoption of innovations, to ensure older adults everywhere are thriving. Register:
Today, Baycrest came together to dedicate the seating area next to the W.A. Café in honour of Evelyn Burns-Weinrib. Evelyn was a dear friend, a passionate advocate for seniors’
#mentalhealth
and spent much of her 45,000 hours of volunteer time in and around the lounge.
Dr. Jennifer Ryan, senior scientist, and Dr. Rosanna Olsen, scientist,
@rotmanresearch
are solving the puzzle of how the pandemic is impacting long-term brain health, here:
Evelyn Bloom, a
#BaycrestTerraces
resident, served in the
@CanadianForces
in 1942. Coming from a military family, she felt it was her duty to serve and so after graduating high school she enlisted. Today we honour Evelyn, and everyone else who served our country
#CanadaRemembers
Happy
#PrideMonth
In honour of
#PrideMonth2019
and to celebrate diversity across our campus, Baycrest will hold various
#Pride
events throughout June and will be flying the Pride flag on our flagpole all month long.
What a great turnout today at the Baycrest's Women in Leadership event, showcasing some of our amazing leaders, hear personal experiences and career advice and gain insight on how panelists have navigated their careers thus far
#Careers
#WomenInScience
“Our goal is not only for Canadians to live longer. It’s for them to live better and live more”
@asek47
announces $3 million in funding for the Spark Program, which supports the development of innovations that improve the quality of life for seniors & people living with dementia
Baycrest’s Defy Dementia podcast has been nominated for a prestigious Webby People’s Voice Award! Vote for Baycrest and Defy Dementia at
Voting closes April 18. Please share with your networks.
#Webbys
We’re saddened by the loss of our former VP of research, Dr. Donald Stuss, who helped create our renowned
@rotmanresearch
and paved the way in advancing brain research on aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
Kudos to Baycrest's IT team on the development of the staff screening app! This easy-to-use tool is helping Baycrest staff get screened before entering the building - just one more thing our team is doing to help keep everyone safe!
This is not your typical ballet class.
#SharingDance
, developed with
@NBS_ENB
, allows seniors to participate in a dance class taught by a dance teacher through video streaming technology. Check out the program being implemented in
#LondonOnt
@CTVLondon
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2021, Baycrest stands together with all advocates to call attention to elder abuse. This annual day of recognition focuses the world’s attention on the need for all of us to take responsibility in preventing elder abuse.
Thrilled to have had David Suzuki and the
@cbcdocs
team at Baycrest to chat with Dr. Howard Chertkow,
@asek47
and some of the
@rotmanresearch
team, and Dr. Marilyn Reed about what it means to age well. Catch them in the upcoming
#NatureOfThings
episode Friday, Feb 28!
#CBCTNoT
Defy Dementia is an empowering new podcast by Baycrest that is dedicated to helping you reduce your dementia risk. Tune in and subscribe at or anywhere you get your podcasts, and unlock the power to age fearlessly and defy dementia.
Healthy older adults who exercise have a 40% lower risk of developing dementia,” says Dr. Nicole Anderson, Senior Scientist
@RotmanResearch
speaking with
@Christinecbc
@CBCTheNational
. Learn from our experts about what else you can do to reduce your risk:
Today, the Baycrest community came together to support Israel and show solidarity against the barbaric terrorist acts of Hamas. As we mourn and honour the innocent lives lost, we pray for peace.💙
Dryden wants to "close the gap" between concussion research and decision-making in hockey by narrowing the focus to issues like preventing all hits to the head, which he says are "undeniably" harmful to players.
@theScoreNHL
@rotmanresearch
#RRIC2018
Staff, volunteers, clients and visitors are invited to discover what Baycrest is doing in the fight against Alzheimer's. Join us throughout the month of January for interactive sessions and demonstrations beside Silverman Garden Court
#AlzheimerAwarenessMonth
From doing rounds in our hospital, in the Apotex, or in the Terraces, to leading innovation efforts, and teaching the next generation of doctors, the contributions of our physicians to the well-being of our community are profound and deeply appreciated. Thank You
#DoctorsDay
Researchers
@UofT
and Baycrest have found that a new app, known as
@HippoCamera
helps to significantly improve memory recall. The HippoCamera mimic’s the brain in how it constructs and retains the brain, which helps in remembering experiences. Read more:
Today marks a National Day of Observance for COVID-19. Today we are mourning the loss of every Canadian who has passed away from the virus, and saying thank you to Baycrest staff for continuing to provide exceptional care during this difficult time.
🤩🥳 Earlier today the Englemount-Lawrence Vaccine Clinic gave its 1000th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Thank you to the
@NorthTorontoOHT
for their support of the clinic and helping make this moment happen. 🤩🥳
Pain is often poorly treated among individuals with severe
#dementia
who have trouble communicating their discomfort. Baycrest's Dr. Yael Goldberg talks to
@globeandmail
on assessments to detect pain in older individuals who cannot communicate verbally.
Today kicks off
#NationalVolunteerWeek
! Thank you to all the volunteers who devote their time, energy, and talents to improving the lives of others! Interested in volunteering for Baycrest? Email us at volunteer
@baycrest
.org ✉️
Personal Support Workers provide personal and essential services to our residents and are a critical member of the Baycrest team! Thank you for your care and dedication. Happy
#PSWDay
!
Baycrest announces plans for first-of-its-kind brain health facility in Canada on
#WorldAlzheimersDay
For more on this announcement, visit:
#Baycrest100
Next week! Experts from around the world join
@rotmanresearch
for this public discussion on how the pandemic has accelerated the development and adoption of innovations that ensure older adults everywhere are thriving. Register:
Diagnosing frontotemporal
#dementia
can be difficult. But, Dr. Morris Freedman, Baycrest’s head of neurology &
@rotmanresearch
scientist, hopes to improve the ability to diagnose this by creating a suite of electronic assessments.
Baycrest’s Senior Support Program volunteers recently received the Volunteer Services Award from MPP
@RobinMartinPC
for their dedication to volunteering in our community and their ongoing commitment to
#Baycrest
. Congratulations! 🎉
Join Baycrest’s Memory and Aging Program to learn about memory, how it changes with age, and what you can do to optimize your brain health and memory function. This five-week virtual workshop begins January 14. Learn more and register at .
With Dr. Howard Chertkow's arrival, Baycrest will become the Headquarters & Research Network Centre for
@ccna_ccnv
. Through the CCNA, we will help play a central role in the gov't’s strategy to advance new research in the treatment of dementia
#CdnPoli
Friends are good for your brain! This International Friendship Day learn from Dr. Howard Chertkow, Chair in Cognitive Neurology and Innovation how staying socially active can reduce your risk for dementia.
January is
#AlzheimerAwarenessMonth
. Every day this month we will shed light on how the disease has affected thousands of people, how this number is on the rise and what we can do to support those in need.
Of all things we can do to foster good
#brainhealth
as we age, Dr. Nicole Anderson recommends physical activity. Studies show walking — starting with 10 mins, 3 times/week and building up to 1 hour/day — provides big benefits
@TorontoStar
@rotmanresearch
“I trust the science behind the vaccine and made the choice to get vaccinated to protect myself, my family and the amazing staff and residents I get to work with,” – Cyrelle Muskat, Director, Quality Systems and Wellness on the
#COVID
-19Vaccine and being
#BaycrestStong
The pandemic has altered the ability for people living in care facilities to connect with loved ones. Video calls can be intimidating for older adults but also a great way to stay connected. Here are 10 tips to help get comfortable with video calls 💻 ➡️
What do you get when a family practice resident, a family physician, an ethicist and a mediator all collaborate through
@ProjectECHO
? An amazing weekly Care of the Elderly session focused on Advanced Care Planning
@NE_SGC
@ECHOOntario
Congratulations Dr. Chen, Senior Scientist
@RotmanResearch
for receiving a grant from
@cihr_irsc
to study how
#CBT
impacts the brain health of older adult caregivers, who are at a greater risk of developing depression.
To read more, visit
It’s BBQ season in the Apotex! Baycrest’s Food and Nutrition team fire up the grill weekly so residents can enjoy their summer favourites in the Wandering Garden. These events are tailored to the cognitive abilities of each Apotex neighbourhood.
We’re thrilled to be recognized as one of the World’s Best Smart Hospitals by
@Newsweek
. As one of 250 medical institutions that were granted this honour, this designation shows how technologies can provide better and safer patient care. Read here:
In honour of
#PrideMonth2021
and to celebrate diversity across our campus, Baycrest has been flying the pride flag all month long. Baycrest embraces, celebrates, honours and respects the diversity of our staff, client population and the wider community. Happy
#PrideMonth
!
Uncertainty and misinformation seem to surround the
#COVIDVaccine
, so for the next few Mondays we will be sharing the truth about common vaccine myths for
#MythbustingMonday
. Read more here:
“Music activates memories in dementia patients, which in turn leads to more social engagement and interaction with caregivers.”
@rotmanresearch
's Dr. Claude Alain comments on a new exercise aimed at stimulating
#brainhealth
of seniors
@TorontoStar
Baycrest is committed to communicating with you about
#COVID19
. The health and safety of residents, families, visitors, private companions, staff and volunteers is of paramount priority. This page contains the most up-to-date information from Baycrest:
Baycrest-led Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) announces partnership with National Bank to advance market-ready healthcare innovations. For the full news release on this partnership, visit:
@CABHI__
@nationalbank
@SupportBaycrest
@CNWNews
Today is International
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
. We remember the more than six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust and honour the survivors still with us today.
Baycrest is the care home to one of the largest populations of Holocaust survivors in Canada.
Last week was a fantastic day of inter-organization collaboration and teamwork. Two mobile response teams from
@NYT_HP
and
@NorthTorontoOHT
worked together to bring vaccines to older adults at their door in a COVID-19 Hot Spot