A first in Canada, made possible by philanthropy
The Fondation Institut de gériatrie de Montréal is proud to announce the creation of the Laboratoire «Reconnecter» – Famille Joly, Canada’s first research facility dedicated to the joint study of age-related hearing and vestibular disorders, made possible by a private donation.
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The Fondation Institut de gériatrie de Montréal is counting on you to help support the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal in its areas of excellence.
Research
The Institute's Research Center is recognized as the largest in the French-speaking world in the field of aging and seniors' health. Every year, it welcomes hundreds of students, trainees and researchers.
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The Institut is not only a specialized care center, but also a living environment for seniors. It has 322 short- and long-term beds and an ambulatory center that is unique in Quebec.
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Le Centre AvantÂge met à la disposition du grand public les résultats des plus récentes recherches des chercheurs et professionnels de la santé, grâce à des conférences, formations et ateliers.
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A Canadian first designed to improve our understanding of hearing and…
The Fondation Institut de gériatrie de Montréal is proud to announce the creation of the Laboratoire «Reconnecter» – Famille Joly,…
When philanthropy makes seniors’ living environments more beautiful
This summer, the terrace at the Alfred-DesRochers Pavilion of the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal was transformed with greenery…
A donation from Ébèn résidences pour aînés to benefit people living with…
Ébèn résidences pour aînés takes meaningful action to support people living with dementia who are long-term residents at the Institut…
Urinary incontinence and pelvic health: Let’s talk about it!
With her usual candour and authenticity, Janette Bertrand speaks openly about a topic that is as common as it is…
Aging well with chronic pain: Advice from a geriatrician
Aging often comes with its share of discomforts, including osteoarthritis, stiffness, and persistent pain. But does that mean we should…
Alzheimer’s and dementia: What can you do to lower your risk?
Occasional forgetfulness—like misplacing keys, missing an appointment or having a tip-of-the-tongue memory slip—is part of everyday life for many of…
Aging happens to us all.
By 2031, 1 in 4 people in Quebec will be 65 years old or older, making our society one of the oldest in the Western world. However, aging does not necessarily mean illness.
- 81% of seniors aged 65 and over consider themselves to be in good health. The majority live at home and are independent.
- Starting at the age of 85, however, the need for health care and support tends to increase.
Aging presents challenges that affect our entire society. The Foundation works to address these challenges every day.