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"The well-being of Canadian seniors is in hyperfocus amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new national survey by The Baycrest Foundation. The Canadian Brain Health Index, an Angus Reid poll of 1,510 Canadians, reveals the fundamental importance of improving healthcare for older adults and addressing social issues affecting Canada’s most vulnerable population.

The study provides a benchmark of attitudes towards seniors, healthcare research and brain health, and is intended to support the launch of the fifth annual Yogen Früz Brain Project on behalf of Baycrest. The project is a public purpose initiative to raise awareness about brain health and critical funding for research at Baycrest for Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

Issues facing Canadian seniors
Respondents ranked residential care (92%) and dementia (90%) as the two leading areas that need addressing in order to improve healthcare for Canada’s aging population. Breakthrough research in brain health (85%), social isolation/loneliness (85%), and well-being and lifestyle supports (84%) are also fundamental areas requiring focus.

In Canada, more than 564,000 people currently live with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia and despite popular belief, it is not a natural or inevitable consequence of aging. Younger Canadians agree dementia is an important health concern to address – an almost equal number of 18-34-year-olds (87%) and 35-54-year-olds (88%), concur. That number rises to 93 per cent for those aged 55+. Meanwhile, women are more likely to consider brain health research more important than men (88% and 80% respectively).

The COVID-19 pandemic and senior healthcare
The pandemic has exposed the fissures in society, revealing a deep-rooted need for change. Virtually all respondents agree that COVID-19 has uncovered a greater need to focus on senior healthcare (96%) and to support the most vulnerable among us more generally (93%).

The survey also found eight-in-10 Canadians (82%) report a greater need for community connection (through social programs, activities, arts, etc.); a similar number (79%) said more critical healthcare research is needed for diseases such as dementia.

“Canadians overwhelmingly feel that more can be done for the well-being of older adults in this country,” said Josh Cooper, President and CEO of The Baycrest Foundation. “Now is the time to turn these beliefs into action and safeguard aging Canadians. Funds raised through The Yogen Früz Brain Project allow us to change the future of brain health and continue to protect the lives of seniors here in Toronto and worldwide.”

Bringing brain health to light
When asked which of the “following activities can improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline,” staying in good health and exercising (98%) lead the way. Engaging in one’s community (90%), art (89%) and playing/learning an instrument (87%) were close behind. Rounding out the list was learning a new language (82%)."