Building on RRI scientists'
expertise in the area
of prevention, Baycrest
will launch the Kimel
Family Centre for Brain
Health and Wellness,
a one-of-a-kind facility
combining community
wellness programming,
specialized clinics, and
integrated research
aimed at enhancing
wellness and preventing
cognitive decline among
older adults.
Our goal is to understand how exercise,
nutrition, cognitive, social, sensory,
mental health, arts, brain stimulation,
and pharmacological interventions
interact to maximize brain health
and wellness in older adults. With
Dr. Howard Chertkow, our new
Chair of Cognitive Neurology and
Innovation, and RRI Senior Scientist,
as the inaugural Director, the Kimel
Family Centre will incorporate
innovations from the Centre for
Aging + Brain Health Innovation,
as well as novel interventions and
research programs developed by
RRI researchers.
The ultimate vision is for every older
adult to have access to tailored,
evidence-based "prescriptions" based
on assessments of their physical and
mental health, sensory and cognitive
functioning, genetic profiles, and
patterns of brain activity. This unique
direction will allow researchers to
bridge the gap between research and
practice, while offering personalized
medicine to clients.
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