What are repeated concussions doing to Sidney Crosby and the rest of the NHL?
The May 5 CBC Radio broadcast of “Day 6 with Brent Bambury” looked at the topic of concussions in the NHL. Dr. Brian Levine, senior scientist at Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute and lead researcher of the ongoing retired hockey players cognitive study, was interviewed for the segment. Read and listen to the show here.
Toronto man raises more than $140,000 for Alzheimer’s — a cause close to his heart
The Globe and Mail featured a May 5 profile of Joey Arfin – a Baycrest Foundation donor and longstanding Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s in Support of Baycrest participant. The profile highlights how Arfin, this year’s Pro-Am Co-Chair – has personally raised more than $140,000 for Baycrest through the event. Read the full story here.
Pro-Am on CTV Toronto – May 4 2017
Pro-Am on CP24 May 4 2017 Pro-Am CTV Toronto Late Night May 4 2017
NHL alumni lace up for Scotiabank pro-am charity tournament for Baycrest
InsideToronto.com published a May 3 story highlighting the 2017 Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s in Support of Baycrest. It features comments from Baycrest Foundation President & CEO, Josh Cooper, as well as from players. Read the article here.
Five reasons the future of brain enhancement is digital, pervasive and (hopefully) bright
A May 1 column on the World Economic Forum’s news site references the Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CC-ABHI) alongside other organizations and leaders trying to improve brain health, including Tesla founder, Elon Musk. Read the full story here.
Doctor’s visits require a well-made plan: Rittenberg
The Toronto Star published its bi-weekly column – Caregiver SOS – on May 1, written by Baycrest Occupational Therapist Nira Rittenberg, titled “Doctor’s visits require a well-made plan.” Read her column here.
Brain Health and Nutrition: Food for Thought
An April 27 story in the Peoria Journal Star shared with its Illinois readership news of Baycrest’s recent publication of the first Brain Health Food Guide. Read the full article here.
Smooth moves for seniors
CBC’s The National broadcast an April 26 report titled “Smooth Moves for Seniors” that features a partnership between Baycrest, the National Ballet School of Canada and Trent University on a new program that will teach ballet to seniors. Watch the online report here.
Protect hockey players from head injuries: Editorial
The Toronto Star published an Op/Ed on April 25 discussing the results of the first phase of Baycrest’s longitudinal study on the impact of concussions on retired professional hockey players. Read the column here.
Study on former NHL players and concussions yields surprising early results
Metro News published an April 23 story on a Rotman Research Institute study that looks into the long-term impact of concussions on retired hockey players. Baycrest Senior Scientist – and study lead – Dr. Brian Levine comments on the results. Read the article here.