September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Day. The rate of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia is predicted to triple by the year 2050. It is more crucial than ever to learn how we can all work towards more inclusive and dementia-friendly communities. It should be everyone’s goal for [...]
February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM), a unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions and those who love them. In honour of JDAIM, community partners joined together to create a 2nd annual multigenerational art exhibition [...]
February is Heart Health Month February is Heart Health Month and although it is widely associated with Valentine’s Day, it is also a time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada the benefits of regular physical activity can be associated [...]
Men’s Health Awareness month is all about giving men the opportunity and confidence to learn and talk about their health and take action when needed. Cummings Centre Volunteer Gerald Sohmer, 77, agrees whole heartedly with the benefits of exercise and maintains an active lifestyle. His actions speak louder than words with [...]
There can be many assumptions made about Alzheimer’s Disease and how people living with cognitive impairment look, act, or function. The Public Health Agency of Canada’s research cites that 46% of Canadians do not feel fully comfortable interacting with a person with dementia. The Cummings Centre’s “Drop In” program is a place where participants [...]
Hummus by TJ Schwartz & Frank Gillman A summer treat passed down from generation to generation. • 1 cup chickpeas • 1/3 cup liquid from the can of chickpeas • 1/3 cup tahini • 1/2 cup lemon juice • 3 cloves garlic • Crushed salt (according to taste) [...]
These cookies are traditional and have a red dot in the center which some have told me is a trait unique to Hawaii that is used for decoration and symbolizes good luck. They are decadent from the use of butter and that they have a wonderfully addicting almond flavour. You really cannot eat just [...]
Remi Collard, a professional freelance oboe musician with a long, established career up until the start of COVID, began to feel concerned when during his forced hiatus, he noticed some fine motor difficulty in his right hand. The doctors were quick and convinced about the diagnosis: Parkinson’s Disease (PD). This certainly was not the [...]
February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM), a unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions and those who love them. Now in its 13th year, JDAIM brings together organizations across Montreal for an [...]
With the new year upon us, your news feeds will be chock-full of lists and tips on how you can improve your quality of life or “steps to follow to a better you”. So, here’s one more! The Cummings Centre’s top 7: MIND YOUR MUSIC Research shows that music activates every [...]