Baycrest Health Sciences & Baycrest Foundation Publications
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2 The Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health & Wellness is the first research-based community centre dedicated to reducing dementia risk and promoting healthy brain aging. As a Kimel Family Centre member enrolled in the research study, you will receive a comprehensive dementia risk evaluation. Our team of experts, led by Dr. Howard Chertkow, MD, Scientific Director, and Dr. Nicole Anderson, PhD, CPsych, Associate Scientific Director, will develop a personalized programming strategy based on your specific risk factors. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and resources necessary to maintain healthy brain aging throughout your life. Dr. Howard Chertkow Dr. Nicole Anderson MISSION We deliver personalized, evidence- based wellness and lifestyle programming to reduce dementia risk and sustain healthy brain aging. VISION We will create a world where every older person lives with purpose, fulfilment and dignity. VALUES We are committed to pursuing our mission and achieving our vision by being inclusive, collaborative, ambitious, respectful, and excellent in all that we do. At the Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health & Wellness, we believe that it's never too late to invest in your brain health. Did you know that 40% of dementia cases could be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle? That's why the Kimel Family Centre is here for you. Learn if programming tailored to your personal risk factors can help maintain your brain health and reduce your risk of dementia. After receiving a comprehensive dementia risk assessment, you will receive a personalized risk report and programming strategy, and our team will track the effects of these approaches on your cognition and dementia risk factors. Through participation, you will be taking proactive steps towards ensuring you can continue living life to the fullest in good brain health. THE IMPACT OF RESEARCH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA BACKGROUND You can participate in our research at the Kimel Family Centre if you meet the following criteria: • Aged 50 and over • Have not been diagnosed with dementia • Fluent in English (speaking and writing) • Able to afford membership fee of $25 a month + tax Foundational Courses 5 Foundational Courses 5 Nutrition & Cooking 6 Nutrition & Cooking 6 Fine Arts & Crafts 8 Fine Arts & Crafts 8 Performing Arts 11 Performing Arts 11 Lectures & Continuing Education 12 Lectures & Continuing Education 12 Mind, Body, & Soul Wellness 17 Mind, Body, & Soul Wellness 17 Fitness & Aquatics 19 Fitness & Aquatics 19 Events, Games, & Social Clubs 23 Events, Games, & Social Clubs 23 Social Connections Brain-Healthy Eating Cognitive Engagement Mental Wellbeing Physical Activity PROGRAM DOMAINS