C'est la Journée mondiale de sensibilisation au délire !
Le délirium survient soudainement. Voici les signes à surveiller. Le délire est une urgence médicale, il faut donc consulter immédiatement un médecin.
Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici :
https://ow.ly/VZJJ50XKBAc
It's World Delirium Awareness Day!
Easy to confuse with depression and dementia, delirium comes on suddenly. Here are the signs to look for. Delirium is a medical emergency so seek help immediately.
You can learn more here:
https://ow.ly/MWMR50XKByY
‼️Vous disposez d'un petit budget supplémentaire en cette fin d'année ? Il est encore temps de commander des ressources pour les salles d'attente et les cliniques.
https://ccsmh.printreserve.com/
‼️Have a little extra year-end funding? There's still time to order supplies for waiting rooms and clinic spaces.
https://ccsmh.printreserve.com/
This International Women’s Day, let’s also celebrate the strength of older women — the mothers, grandmothers, mentors, caregivers, and community builders who continue to shape our lives and communities. 💜
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD #HealthyAging #MentalHealthMatters #OlderAdults #CommunityCare
Cognitive reserve...what is it?
A study found that people who spent more of their lives learning or doing mentally challenging work tend to lose memory more slowly, even if they start developing dementia-related problems.
Keep your brain working doing challenging things!
https://ow.ly/6Y5X50YpW53
Is it Apathy or is it Depression?
The Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging has produced this very handy short guide that describes the difference.
You can get the PDF here: https://ccna-ccnv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Difference-between-apathy-and-depression-1.pdf
Celebrating Sleep Awareness Week (March 8–14), join Dalhousie University’s Sleepwell team for a free national webinar on sleep solutions for midlife and menopause."
March 10 at 3:30 p.m. (PT), 6:30 p.m. (ET) and 8 p.m. (NT).
Learn more and register here:
https://ow.ly/rkrU50YnjIF
Anyone who has cared for someone living with dementia knows that feeling of isolation.
"More friends equaled less loneliness" and interactions with non-close friends were very beneficial too!
https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/friendship-fights-dementia-caregiver-isolation/
Our latest newsletter has just been released.
Learn about :
~ new resources on financial fraud and the mental health of older adults
~ "spotlight" on practice change for social isolation and loneliness in older adults
https://ow.ly/fcHY50Yn3e5
Wandering can be common in conditions like Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, but there are steps you can take to keep your loved one safe. Check out these resources:
https://ow.ly/XIQu50YmIGc
https://ow.ly/AS6550YmIGf
We all have moments where life feels a bit overwhelming. This is a reminder to take a minute or two to pause and take a deep breath...or two.
If you're wondering if the anxiety you feel is too much, check out our resources to learn more about what you can do.
https://ow.ly/m7C650YmGh2
When guidelines came out two years ago on behaviours in dementia, a cheat sheet was created for older adults and their care partners. Have you seen it? Check it out 👇
Or get it online here: https://ow.ly/VUaM50YlFWf
I-GeMH 💎February Session
WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2026 | 8 - 9 a.m. ET
TOPIC: Hearts and Minds: Physical and Brain Health in Older Adults with ADHD
SPEAKER: Brandy Callahan, PhD, RPsych
👉 To register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vAteZfTrQ36ocCMEzC0e-A#/registration
💎 Vidéoconférences gériatriques internationales sur la santé mentale (I-GeMH)
Mardi 10 mars 2026
De 11 h à 12 h (heure normale de l’Est – HNE)
SUJET: L’aide active à mourir en France: frontières éthiques, règlementations actuelles et perspectives européennes
👉 S'INSCRIRE
https://ow.ly/WJRu50YfnL6
We have brochures addressing the prevention of suicide in older adults available in several languages.
You can find electronic copies here: https://ow.ly/RLOQ50Yh6P6
We have MANY English and French brochures available for order in our digital store:
https://ow.ly/rJzk50Yh6P7
🔎 Have you seen it?
BSO's "Meaningful Engagement Resource Guide: Evidence-based activities for older adults...a practical, person-centred resource designed to support healthcare teams, family care partners, and others who care for and/or support older adults."
https://ow.ly/ZTZO50Yfp5k
The CCSMH was active in many ways in 2025. Here's a snapshot of how people engaged with us and our resources.
We're looking forward to new work in the areas of long-term care, recovering from critical events and climate change.
To learn more about the CCSMH, visit https://ow.ly/mgo650Yev6k
Our hearts and thoughts are with the residents of Tumbler Ridge. 🫂💜
In a Psychology Today article, a study looking at how self-stigma interferes with recovery from major depressive disorder was discussed. Self-stigma is NOT your friend!
Not sure about therapy? Check out our info sheet on Therapy 101
https://ow.ly/IWot50Yawle
Article: https://ow.ly/5w3R50Yawlf
Attention clinicians!
Do you have patients asking about the medical use of cannabis? Check out these infographics that are part of our Cannabis and Older Adults Clinician Toolkit.
https://ow.ly/4W7x50Yax6T
À l'attention des cliniciens !
Avez-vous des patients qui vous posent des questions sur l'usage médical du cannabis ? Consultez ces infographies qui font partie de notre trousse à outils pour les cliniciens sur le cannabis et les personnes âinées.
https://ow.ly/r9Nr50YaxOQ
This article from Open Access Government talks about loneliness and solitude from a philosophical point of view.
Article: https://ow.ly/NxpY50YavJ9
To learn more about social isolation and loneliness and what the CCSMH is doing, visit: https://ow.ly/uicv50YavJ8
I-GeMH 💎February Session
WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2026 | 8 - 9 a.m. ET
TOPIC: Hearts and Minds: Physical and Brain Health in Older Adults with ADHD
SPEAKER: Brandy Callahan, PhD, RPsych
👉 To register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vAteZfTrQ36ocCMEzC0e-A#/registration
It's International Frozen Yogurt Day! Why not grab a tasty treat and take a few minutes to read our latest newsletter?
https://ow.ly/uH7l50Y913F
Executive Director, Claire Checkland joins other members of the Elder Justice Coalition on Parliament Hill to speak with MPs, senators, and staff about Bill C-16 regarding coercive control.
Learn more here: https://www.dementiajustice.ca/coercive-control.html
Alcohol, Cannabis, Benzodiazepines and Opioids | l'alcool, cannabis, benzodiazépines et opioïdes
Resources for older adults are available here:
https://ow.ly/wLKR50Y7NHv
Les ressources pour les personnes âinées se trouvent ici :
https://ow.ly/JcEA50Y7NHw
The Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto has a free set of learning modules on Addressing Responsive Behaviours in Hospital created for hospital staff who care for people living with dementia.
Learn more here: https://rgptoronto.ca/resource/responsive-behaviours-in-hospital-learning/
💎 I-GeMH: Mardi 10 février 2026 | De 11 h à 12 h (HNE)
SUJET: Le dépistage précoce : les bons outils, les bonnes conclusions!
👉 S'INSCRIRE: https://ow.ly/SJgw50Y56b7
Cette activité d’apprentissage est réservée aux clinicien(ne)s, aux étudiant(e)s et aux chercheur(e)s dans le domaine de la santé
Dr. Max Hartt from Queen's University studies the value of aging playfully and how we can design our communities to encourage play. He says play is about expressing yourself and experiencing freedom.
Want to learn more? Visit https://agingplayfully.ca/about/.
