Dementia affects nearly 750,000 Canadians, profoundly impacting the countless loved ones who collectively provide over 580 million hours of care annually. With Alzheimer's disease being the ninth leading cause of death in Canada in 2022, the need for understanding and addressing this challenge is more crucial than ever. Join us for an insightful discussion on brain health, dementia, and healthy aging with Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou from GERAS Centre for Healthy Aging at St. Peter’s Hospital, and Anissa Hilborn, CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation. This webinar is an opportunity to learn, connect, and gain valuable insights to support your loved ones and community.
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual (webinar link will be emailed upon registration)
In this enlightening webinar, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou will share her expertise on the latest research and practical strategies for healthy aging with a focus on brain health and preventing dementia. Dr. Papaioannou’s research merges specialized geriatric medicine expertise with innovative real-life solutions that can be implemented within acute care, community and long-term care settings.
You’ll also learn about the impactful work being done at the GERAS Centre for Healthy Aging to improve the quality of life for older adults and gain exclusive insights into the future of dementia care and healthy aging for your community. Following this thought-provoking conversation, Anissa and Dr. Papaioannou will take time to answer your questions.
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Dr. Papaioannou
Dr. Papaioannou is a Professor of Medicine (Division of Geriatrics & Rheumatology and Department of HEI) at McMaster University, a Geriatric Medicine Specialist at Hamilton Health Sciences, and Executive Director of the GERAS Centre for Aging Research. She is a Tier 1 Canadian Research Chair in Geriatric Medicine and Healthy Aging and a national and international leader in geriatric medicine research. Dr. Papaioannou’s work focuses on developing care models and programs that improve patient care and quality of life for older adults, particularly those living with frailty or multi-complexity.
Anissa Hilborn
Anissa Hilborn, CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, is a driving force behind enhancing community health care through philanthropic initiatives. With a strong commitment to fostering outstanding clinical care and research, Anissa believes in the power of community support to innovate and elevate health services.
