StandAhead
900-30 St Clair Ave W M4V 3A1 Toronto, ON, Canada

The Other Hand Challenge is now the official 2021 Stand Ahead Challenge and will take place on December 2nd in celebration of Women’s Brain Health Day. Thanks to the 3 finalists, to all who submitted challenges in this year’s contest, and to everyone who voted. We hope you and your family and friends will take part in the Challenge on December 2nd, challenge 2 others, and donate to Women’s Brain Health Initiative. The first $250,000 raised will be matched by our partner Brain Canada and will fund sex-based brain-aging disease research. Almost 70% of Alzheimer’s sufferers are women. YOU CAN’T IGNORE A NUMBER THIS BIG! Thank you for standing up against research bias and standing ahead for women’s brain health!

Today is the last day to vote! We need your help to choose the official 2021 Stand Ahead Challenge that will take place on December 2nd for Women’s Brain Health Day. The Other Hand Challenge By Lynn Samuel... The Coordination Challenge By Dr. Tatiana Habanova The Dance Duo Challenge By Sharon Isbister The winner and their Challenge will be featured in the Fall edition of Mind Over Matter Magazine, which is distributed to households and doctors’ offices across Canada and made available online, plus can participate in our virtual event on Women’s Brain Health Day. Winner will be announced tomorrow! Click the link in our bio or go to standahead.org to vote! Good luck to each of our finalists!

Today marks the 2nd annual Women’s Brain Health Day, which was officially recognized by the Government of Canada last year! Here’s how you can celebrate with us: 1) Take part in the Stand Ahead Memory Challenge. (See slide 2 for more info)... 2) Join us tonight for our FREE Women’s Brain Health Day event hosted by CTV’s @pattie_lovettreid and @annemariemediwake with special performances by @chantalkrev, @seanjonesmusic, @amyskymusic, and more. (Link in bio to register) 3) Donate to @womensbrains at standahead.org. Every dollar counts! @braincanada will match the first $250,000 raised for women’s brain health research. Thank you for helping us celebrate

Women’s Brain Health Day is less than a week away! On December 2nd, join thousands of others and take part in the Stand Ahead Memory Challenge to stand up against research bias and stand ahead for women’s brain health. To learn more, click here:... https://standahead.org/ See more

Today marks the 2nd annual Women’s Brain Health Day, which was officially recognized by the Government of Canada last year! Here’s how you can celebrate with us: 1) Take part in the Stand Ahead Memory Challenge. (See slide 2 for more info)... 2) Join us tonight for our FREE Women’s Brain Health Day event hosted by CTV’s @pattie_lovettreid and @annemariemediwake with special performances by @chantalkrev, @seanjonesmusic, @amyskymusic, and more. (Link in bio to register) 3) Donate to @womensbrains at standahead.org. Every dollar counts! @braincanada will match the first $250,000 raised for women’s brain health research. Thank you for helping us celebrate

Women’s Brain Health Day is less than a week away! On December 2nd, join thousands of others and take part in the Stand Ahead Memory Challenge to stand up against research bias and stand ahead for women’s brain health. To learn more, click here:... https://standahead.org/ See more

Sign up for our complimentry Women's Brain Health Day event on December 2nd here: https://womensbrainhealth.org/event/womens-brain-health-day Take part in the 2020 Stand Ahead Memory Challenge here: https://standahead.org/

Children are highly attuned to their environment and readily notice changes in those around them. If a family member has Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia, children, depending on their age and how often they see that person, will inevitably notice that something is different with their loved one. They may have questions about the changes in their family member, or they may be hesitant to voice their concerns, or perhaps not even know how to express themselves abou...t the situation. While it is natural to want to protect children from difficult or upsetting situations, it is important to explain to children what to expect and how to react to their loved one’s cognitive decline. Tips for a parent or caregiver on how to discuss dementia with a child: Be honest. Control the narrative and label appropriately. Ask questions and reassure. Engage emotions and highlight unconditional love. Involve your children. For the full Mind Over Matter click here: http://mindovermatter.womensbrains.webfactional.com/v10/ (Volume 10 - Pg 56)

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia can bring mixed and complex emotions. For some, it may be a relief that there is finally an explanation for symptoms. For others, it may trigger fear and/or anxiety about the unknowns that lie ahead. For those providing care and support to individuals with a new diagnosis, it is difficult to know what to expect. The following images provide some helpful tips and insights for caring for a loved one with dementia.