new clinical guidelines and toolkit aim to light the way forward for those affected by dementia
the canadian coalition for seniors' mental health has launched the canadian clinical practice guidelines for assessing and managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (bpsd) and the behaviours in dementia toolkit.
mar 28 2024
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
mar 15 2024
ccsmh: first clinical guidelines an ‘important step forward’ in treating social isolation and loneliness in older adults
canadian health care and social service professionals now have access to clinical tools and resources to better support older adults who may be at risk of, or already experiencing, social isolation and loneliness.
mar 7 2024
the canadian coalition for seniors' mental health has launched first-ever clinical guidelines for anxiety in older adults
the new national guidelines help support health care providers with assessment and treatment and educate older adults and care partners on the symptoms of anxiety and how to know it's time to seek help.
jan 26 2024
advocacy group takes on the task of improving mental health of older canadians
following the launch of the first-ever clinical guidelines on anxiety, the canadian coalition for seniors' health is also developing guidelines on social isolation and loneliness and dementia to increase support, connection and improve quality of life.
jan 25 2024
une organisation pancanadienne met en lumière la santé mentale des aînés
le bien-être mental et émotionnel est important, quelle que soit l’étape de la vie dans laquelle vous vous trouvez.
oct 3 2023
suicide risk and prevention tools for older adults
the senior years aren't always filled with happiness, but there are strategies and resources to help you feel better.
sep 29 2023
une organisation pancanadienne met en lumière la santé mentale des aînés
le bien-être mental et émotionnel est important, quelle que soit l’étape de la vie dans laquelle vous vous trouvez.
oct 3 2023
suicide risk and prevention tools for older adults
the senior years aren't always filled with happiness, but there are strategies and resources to help you feel better.
sep 29 2023
depression in older adults: resources for prevention, recovery and resilience
these tools can help if you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of depression.
sep 29 2023
social connections are important to maintaining good health as we age
in-person or online social connections, volunteering and community participation, as well as physical activity have been shown to decrease disability and extend life expectancy.
while the risks are serious, they are not inevitable. increased social engagement has been linked to increased disability and a longer life expectancy.
sep 29 2023
understanding the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
participate in a survey to help ccsmh identify opportunities in the development of new resources related to bpsd.
sep 29 2023
cultivating your mental health bears fruit in later life
mental and emotional well-being is important, no matter what stage of life you are in.
sep 29 2023
opinion: how health-care practitioners can bridge the loneliness gap
there's a critical role for health-care providers to play when it comes to addressing loneliness, including helping people heal and improving patient health outcomes.
jun 9 2023
