Baycrest

Baycrest Foundation Leading the Way M E S S AG E F R O M T H E FO U N DAT I O N B OA R D C H A I R A N D T H E P R E S I D E N T & C EO Many of us have a circle of friends and family that includes quite a few people in their 80s and 90s – and maybe even a centenarian. Life expectancy is rising. In fact, the number of centenarians in Canada is expected to almost triple in the next 15 years. Centenarians today were born at the onset of the First World War, when the daily wage at Ford Motor Company was $5 and Charlie Chaplin was making his film debut. Their lives span the Great Depression, the Second World War, the first landing on the moon, the Internet and smartphones which today boast more computing power than the NASA technology that enabled Apollo's Guidance Computer. At Baycrest, we want the memories of a lifetime to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, longevity is often accompanied by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia that destroy precious memories. Because of donors like you, we are making a difference at Baycrest – by caring for families that have been affected, and by conducting innovative research on how to preserve and strengthen brain function. Donors, volunteers and those who participate in our events help to make this work possible. A lot has changed since our forerunner, the Toronto Jewish Old Folks Home, opened in 1918. What hasn't changed is our community's dedication to Baycrest. Get to know us better. Read about some of our remarkable achievements and innovative solutions to specialized care, better brain health and aging smarter. We thank you for your unwavering support and for helping us to transform the aging experience. Laurence Goldstein Chair, Board of Directors, Baycrest Foundation Garry Foster President & CEO, Baycrest Foundation

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