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. 🫂💜
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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/.
There is still time to register for the Geriatric Psychiatry Online Course (GPOC) offered by the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP).
Take the full course or build your own. Find all the details here: https://www.cagp.ca/page-1841864
We've just reprinted more of our Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit postcards promoting www.behavioursindementia.ca. They're ideal for distributing to people living with dementia and their care partners. Contact us if you would like to replenish your stock or to order them for the first time.
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When is worry too much? | Quand s’inquiète-t-on-trop?
English resources for older adults:
https://ow.ly/657C50Y1svH
Ressources en français pour les personnes âinées
https://ow.ly/juWP50Y1svG
ICYMI, you can watch ED Claire Checkland talk about seniors' mental health on The Social. (35 minute mark)
https://www.ctv.ca/shows/the-social/bell-lets-talk-day-s13e88
Shout out to the great work at Sheds Canada!
Dr. David Conn, CCSMH Co-Chair and Lead of the SIL Clinical Guidelines Working Group, recently appeared on the Toronto Star podcast "How To Live To 100." He discusses social isolation and loneliness in the context of suicide.
You can listen here: https://ow.ly/Kvgt50Y04et
CCSMH Executive Director, Claire Checkland will be on CTV's The Social after 2:45 p.m. ET today. She'll be talking about the mental health of older adults as part of the show's Bell Let's Talk special program. Be sure to check it out!
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Any day is a good day to connect! Even a short chat can foster relationships and impact feelings of loneliness and isolation. Take some time today, and every day to talk.
To learn more about addressing social isolation and loneliness read our clinical guidelines: https://ow.ly/Ka9I50Y06TF
What activities have you incorporated into your life that gives you purpose? The retirees in this Globe and Mail article have turned to volunteering, gardening, education, writing and reading.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-todays-retirees-are-proving-that-purpose-has-no-expiry-date/
