Some families live with dementia in silence. A Hamilton group is trying to change that – CBC

Recent conference featured experts seeking to break stigma around brain health

Jun 28, 2026

At 96 years old, Joyce Agnes King is thriving in Hamilton.

She gardens. She knits. She solves crossword puzzles. She takes walks around her neighbourhood and keeps busy with friends and community activities.

“I live alone now, but I’m not lonely,” King said.

King, who immigrated to Canada more than 40 years ago from Guyana and worked at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, says the secret to her longevity is staying active, maintaining a positive outlook, and remaining connected to others.

“I always see the shiny side of the penny,” she said. “I love to be around people and I love to talk.”

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/dementia-brain-health-black-community-hamilton-9.7249094