Supporting the Mental Health of Older Adults

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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.

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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.

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Cannabis Use in Older Adults: Learn More and Take Action

Download and read our brochure curated for older adults.

Depression in Older Adults

Understanding Behaviours in Dementia

Download and read our brochure for older adults and care partners.

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Alcohol use in Older Adults: Rethink How You Drink

Download and read our brochure for older adults and care partners.

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Now available: Canadian Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness

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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Now available: Canadian Guidelines on assessment and treatment of anxiety in older adults

Now Available: Canadian Guidelines on Anxiety in Older Adults

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Now Available: Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

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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