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07/22/2025

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07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day from Baycrest. 🍁

Residents at Baycrest started with colour and Canadian pride.

At Baycrest, we are proud to support older adults through programs that spark connection, creativity and joy — on Canada Day and every day.

06/26/2025

New Episode: Defy Dementia - Living with Pride in the Face of Dementia
This special edition explores the increased risk of dementia in 2SLGBTQI communities and the tools available to help reduce that risk.
Hear the inspiring story of Susan Gapka, a trailblazing advocate and the first openly trans person to receive a key to the City of Toronto. Dr. Samir Sinha also shares insights on advancing care for 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia and their care partners.
Listen now at defydementia.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

06/25/2025

Mazel Tov to Baycrest Terraces residents Sophie Krausz and Marianna Grinblat who both celebrated their Bat Mitzvahs earlier this month.
Led by Baycrest’s own Rabbi Rena Arshinoff, the ceremony brought together family, friends and fellow residents to mark this important milestone. Sophie and Marianna each read from the Torah, reflecting on its meaning and how it connects to their personal journeys.
This beautiful simcha continued with music, prayers and heartfelt speeches from both women, followed by warm wishes of Mazel Tov from all in attendance – and of course, cake.

06/19/2025

A huge thank you to all the amazing staff who made Baycrest Summer Fest 2025 such a vibrant and unforgettable celebration.
This afternoon, the Silverman Court came alive with music, food, games and summer vibes as our Baycrest community came together to unwind, reconnect and celebrate the incredible work we do every day.
Your energy, dedication and heart are what make Baycrest so special. Thank you for everything you do to support our residents, patients, clients and their families.

06/15/2025

This Father’s Day, Gillian Aiken is proud to celebrate her dad, Michael Aiken, a patient at Baycrest Hospital.
Gillian, who visits her father regularly, cherishes the time they share together and the memories they continue to make.
Together, this father-daughter duo joins us in wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, great-grandfathers and father figures in our community.

06/11/2025

SPA 2025 Hosted by Baycrest
We are honoured to welcome the CIHR Institute of Aging’s Summer Program in Aging (SPA) 2025 at Baycrest this week.
This year’s theme is Training a Healthcare Workforce to Meet the Needs of Older Adults. Participants will engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary learning with input from older adults and caregivers, preparing them with the knowledge and skills to lead across disciplines. SPA 2025 is a great learning opportunity – from aging and brain health foundations to implementation and innovation, empowering trainees to advance aging research that truly makes an impact.
https://www.baycrest.org/summer-program-aging/

06/04/2025

Our Baycrest community gathered today to proudly raise the Pride flag on our campus. As part of our celebration of Pride Month, and in alignment with our core values, raising of the Pride flag is a simple but powerful act, symbolizing visibility and solidarity with the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
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06/01/2025

Baycrest proudly recognizes Shavuot, a meaningful two-day Jewish holiday celebrated this year beginning on the evening of June 1 and continuing through June 3.
Shavuot, one of three pilgrimage festivals, commemorates the giving of the Torah to Moses on Mount Sinai and marks the shift from the spring barley harvest to the summer wheat harvest. It is a time to honour the many paths and experiences that shape the Jewish community through learning, tradition and connection.
Wishing you a Shavuot filled with growth, fulfillment and inspiration.
May the enduring wisdom and insights of the Torah continue to guide and uplift us all.

06/01/2025

Good luck to all the riders participating in today’s Mattamy Homes Bike for Brain Health supporting Baycrest.
Thanks to the riders, sponsors, donors and volunteers whose hard work and dedication made it all possible.

05/29/2025

Vision is more than what we see; it’s how we engage with the world.
In Episode 24 of the Defy Dementia podcast, we explore the powerful connection between vision loss and brain health, and how untreated eye conditions can increase the risk of cognitive decline.
This episode features the story of Walter K***z, a 78-year-old retired Canada Post worker, who recounts his experience with cataracts, eye surgery and regaining his independence.
We also hear from Dr. Walter Wittich, Québec’s first Certified Low Vision Therapist, who breaks down the science of the vision-brain health connection and shares practical steps to protect both your sight and cognitive function.
Listen now at defydementia.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

05/28/2025

Yaimery M. Rodriguez is a Physiotherapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant in the Physiotherapy Department at Baycrest Hospital.

With a passion for improving the lives of others, she helps patients regain strength, mobility and independence, empowering them to live their lives with dignity and confidence.

"Physiotherapy is more than just exercises; it's about restoring function and rebuilding confidence. Every day, I’m honored to support patients in their recovery journey, whether it's learning to walk again or mastering everyday tasks. Helping people regain independence is what makes this work so meaningful."