Supporting the Mental Health of Older Adults
by Connecting People, Ideas & Resources
Older adults have contributed to the success we witness today. The least we can do is support their well-being.
You can make the difference.
You can make the difference in the lives of seniors across Canada. As a non-profit agency and registered charity, our strategies depend on your support.
Do you support someone experiencing changes in mood or behaviour related to dementia?
The Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit is a brand-new online library of over 200 free, practical resources that can help you better understand and compassionately respond to dementia-related changes in mood or behaviour.
Mental illness is not a normal part of aging.
All seniors have the right and deserve to receive services and care that promotes their mental health and responds to their mental illness needs. The Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH) is hard at work ensuring that seniors' mental health is recognized as a key Canadian health and wellness issue.
Cannabis Use in Older Adults: Learn More and Take Action
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Understanding Behaviours in Dementia
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Alcohol use in Older Adults: Rethink How You Drink
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Latest News
Social isolation and loneliness are related but distinct concepts. This can sometimes lead to assumptions about who might be lonely. In 2025, CCSMH will be launching new tools and resources to help HCSSPs implement the clinical guidelines. Learn more about social isolation and loneliness in older adults
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We take pride in being the only national organization in Canada dedicated to the mental health issues experienced by older adults. Other, larger mental health organizations may come in and out of work on seniors’ mental health seemingly as the political and funding winds blow but we are steadfast in this work.
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The Guidelines are intended to: 1 ) Inform shared decision-making among people living with dementia, caregivers of people living with dementia and health care providers (i.e., nurses, family physicians, specialist clinicians, and providers from other health disciplines), in Canada; and, 2 ) Support health care leaders, policymakers and researchers to understand future areas to develop…
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Now Available: Canadian Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults (SIL)
The Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults (SIL) is now available. Download below. Download Guidelines
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