Aging tells a story.Share yours with Janette

Marie-Hélène Vendette, General Manager of the Fondation Institut de gériatrie de Montréal, has teamed up with Foundation Ambassador Janette Bertrand to launch the Chère Janette campaign. (french only)

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The Foundation’s Chère Janette campaign, presented by Québecor, aims to spark a broad conversation with Quebecers, giving seniors and their loved ones a platform to share their day-to-day challenges and concerns.

In spring 2026, with input from experts and researchers at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, we will release a series of short videos offering advice and concrete solutions to address the main issues raised in your stories.

“As I approach my 101st birthday, I’ve realized that aging comes with challenges and concerns we don’t talk about often enough. I admit they’re not easy topics.

That’s why the Fondation Institut de gériatrie de Montréal and I want to hear from you—because, like you, I have questions and concerns, too! We’ll review your stories and, with the help of the Institut’s experts, share advice on ways to age more comfortably. I’m eager to read what you have to say!”

– Janette Bertrand, ambassador of the Fondation Institut de gériatrie de Montréal

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Quebec’s population is changing dramatically. By 2030, one in four Quebecers will be over 65. The issues facing seniors—isolation, diminishing mobility, declining cognitive abilities, and loss of dignity and quality of life—are issues that all families must deal with. As a result, demand for innovative ideas, specialized care, and emotional support is rising.

The Foundation works tirelessly to bring businesses and individuals together around a shared goal: improving quality of life for seniors to support healthy, dignified aging.

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Janette wants to hear from you! 

Are you 65 or older? Are you caring for someone who is?
Share your message with Janette Bertrand by March 31, 2026. It’s that simple!

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Thank you to our presenting partner, Québecor

Thank you to Québecor for their generous support, which makes this collective project possible and enables us to reach seniors across Quebec. Québecor’s contribution was instrumental in launching the Foundation’s large-scale campaign to benefit seniors.

“I firmly believe that, as a society, we have a responsibility to care for those who built this province. That’s why Québecor is proud to partner with Janette Bertrand and the Fondation Institut de gériatrie de Montréal on their new project. This initiative is a great way to start an important conversation and give seniors a voice.”
-Pierre Karl Péladeau, president and CEO of Québecor

A special thank you to the Mirella and Lino Saputo Foundation for their generous contribution to the project. The campaign is presented as part of Le Centenaire de Janette Bertrand.

 

 

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Have any questions?
Email us at fondation.fiugm@ssss.gouv.qc.ca or call us at 514-340-3546.

Please note that your messages will be forwarded to Janette Bertrand only if they are submitted as part of the Dear Janette campaign and are consistent with its focus. Janette will not reply to individual messages. Responses to messages sent to Janette Bertrand will be provided through a series of short videos to be released in spring 2026.