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Cooking Together: promotions and resource development

  • Area of research

    Neurodegeneration

  • Disease Area

    Alzheimer’s

  • Competition

    Alzheimer’s Society of Canada – Brain Canada Foundation Knowledge Translation and Exchange Accelerator Grants

  • Province

    Ontario

  • Start Date

    2024

  • Total Grant Amount

    $45,779

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $22,890

Project Overview

Cooking Together is an innovative project that provides the opportunity for developing new relationships between generations while cooking and eating together. Youth (aged 18- 30) work with persons with dementia to develop recipes and eat together. Recipes are based on the principles of Brain Health Food Guide and the MIND…

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Relational end-of-life care for people living with dementia: Innovating education and supporting practice change

  • Area of research

    Neurodegeneration

  • Disease Area

    Alzheimer’s

  • Competition

    Alzheimer’s Society of Canada – Brain Canada Foundation Knowledge Translation and Exchange Accelerator Grants

  • Province

    Ontario

  • Start Date

    2024

  • Total Grant Amount

    $100,000

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $50,000

Project Overview

"Dementia is now recognised as a terminal illness and a leading cause of death globally. People living with dementia (PLwD) in Canada suffer painful, undignified, and inhumane end-of-life (EOL) experiences. Despite that EOL care is identified as a priority in a number of national dementia strategies, research on EOL care…

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The Social Network: Moving evidence on dementia into practice with ethnically diverse communities

  • Area of research

    Neurodegeneration

  • Disease Area

    Alzheimer’s

  • Competition

    Alzheimer’s Society of Canada – Brain Canada Foundation Knowledge Translation and Exchange Accelerator Grants

  • Province

    Québec

  • Start Date

    2025

  • Total Grant Amount

    $61,660

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $30,830

Project Overview

"Research evidence identifies that people from equity-seeking groups, particularly those from racialized communities face significant barriers along their dementia journey, both from an individual (community) and a system (policy) perspective. The two goals of this proposal are to: 1. Community: Raise awareness of dementia, improve confidence to detect symptoms, and…

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Enhancing Support for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: A Comprehensive Approach to Caregiver Needs and Healthcare Integration Across the Disease Trajectory

  • Grant Type

    Knowledge mobilization grants

  • Area of research

    Neurodegeneration

  • Disease Area

    Alzheimer’s

  • Competition

    Alzheimer’s Society of Canada – Brain Canada Foundation Knowledge Translation and Exchange Accelerator Grants

  • Province

    Ontario

  • Start Date

    2025

  • Total Grant Amount

    $91,949

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $45,975

Project Overview

In Canada, about 1.1 million people care for family members with dementia, providing support that saves the healthcare system billions each year. However, despite their essential role, caregivers often lack support from healthcare providers, leading to high stress levels that can affect both their own health and the well-being of…

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Inclusive Physical Activity for Kids: KidsAction and Indigenous Dance Programs in Northern BC

  • Area of research

    Neurodevelopment

  • Disease Area

    Other

  • Competition

    KBHN Innovation and Implementation Programs

  • Province

    British Columbia

  • Start Date

    2025

  • Total Grant Amount

    $370,000

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $99,999

Project Overview

KidsAction is an evidence-informed coaching approach for children with disabilities. We co-designed it with families, community groups and Indigenous partners to support children and families in community physical activity programs. Our key partners are Northern BC Indigenous dance leaders Symbia Barnaby (Haida Nation) and Dayna Nelson (Nisga’a Nation). Our shared…

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