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A Walk, a Conversation, a Step Toward Brain Health

At Pet Day on Saturday, August 22, at Edgewater Park in Pointe-Claire, a weekend stroll for many opened the door to meaningful conversations about brain health. This subject can feel difficult and frightening for many. At the Hope for Dementia booth, I met people of all ages, and every person I spoke with shared aContinue reading “A Walk, a Conversation, a Step Toward Brain Health”

Can Dementia Prevention Start Before Diagnosis?

Reflections from ADI 2026 in Lyon Can dementia prevention start long before diagnosis? At the Alzheimer’s Disease International 2026 (ADI 2026) Global Conference in Lyon, France, this question was at the heart of the conversation. In a recent radio interview, on CJAD 800 Montreal with host Matt Del Vecchio, Camille Isaacs Morell, Vice President ofContinue reading “Can Dementia Prevention Start Before Diagnosis?”

Lived experience matters!

Sharing something personal here isn’t easy, but it matters. Supporting a loved one as a long-distance caregiver shaped how I see aging, health, and the gaps families face. In this podcast episode, I share how that experience ultimately led me toward a new career path in the nonprofit sector—focused on prevention, advocacy, and better supportContinue reading “Lived experience matters!”

AI as Companion: Strengthening or Weakening Human Connection?

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a constant companion, which can be both a benefit and a drawback. There are compelling arguments for and against the social impacts of AI, particularly in relation to social skills, communication, and empathy—key components of healthy human relationships and social harmony. While AI can reduce loneliness and support interpersonal development,Continue reading “AI as Companion: Strengthening or Weakening Human Connection?”

In a world where you can be anything. Be kind.

Kindness is generosity rooted in empathy In a world where you can be anything, be kind. This might seem like something you’d post on Facebook, but it isn’t. The world is going through a lot—wars, natural disasters, economic instability, misuse of power and privilege, and much more. Our professional expertise, when applied both individually andContinue reading “In a world where you can be anything. Be kind.”