🌟 Happy World Kindness Day! 🌍💖 Let’s sprinkle kindness like confetti and light up the world of an older adult with our actions! 🎉✨ Share a smile, lend a hand, or simply say a kind word today. What kindness will you spread? #WorldKindnessDay #BeTheChange

Vous cherchez un cadeau 🎁 pour vos collègues ? Visitez notre boutique et découvrez nos différents articles. Il y en a pour tous ceux qui soutiennent la santé mentale des personnes âgées ! Achetez dès maintenant !! ☺️

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Looking for a gift 🎁for your colleagues? Why not shop our store and "treat" them to a guideline or two? Or check out the clinician pocket cards and brochures. There's something for everyone who supports the mental health of older adults! Shop now!! ☺️

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✨ On this Remembrance Day, let’s come together to honor our heroes. As we wear our poppies with pride, let’s cherish the memories of those who served and sacrificed. May their courage inspire us today and every day! 🌺❤️ #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #GratefulHearts

Do you have a loved one who has moved into long-term care?

Here are some tips to support their mental health. You can find more information here: https://ccsmh.ca/areas-of-focus/long-term-care/older-adults-and-care-partners/

#caregivers #longtermcare #mentalhealth

Avez-vous un proche qui est entré dans un établissement de soins de longue durée?

Voici quelques conseils pour soutenir sa santé mentale. Vous trouverez plus d'informations ici: https://ccsmh.ca/domaines-dinteret/soins-de-longue-duree/soins-longue-duree-proches-aidants/?lang=fr

The impact of incontinence on the social health of older adults isn't always talked about. It's a big deal if you can't find a public washroom. Check out this app "Go Here", a free resource from the Crohn's and Colitis that maps out public washrooms on google maps: https://ow.ly/2KAK50XlKia

WEBINAR: From Forum to Community: Sharing Insights on Aging Veterans’ Health and Well-Being

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 pm–1:00 pm ET

For more details and to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/40c228ba-451a-452d-8d65-835da1f5b9a4@39b68a78-6b29-4f25-a2df-1d39298bfa1e

Physiotherapy techniques may improve symptoms of depression in older adults.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1671788/full

Not sure you're depressed? We have resources:
https://ccsmh.ca/areas-of-focus/depression/resources-older-adults-care-partners/

RAPPEL ! 💎 Vidéoconférences gériatriques internationales sur la santé mentale (I-GeMH)

L’âgisme, parlons-en !
Mardi 4 novembre 2025 - de 11 h à 12 h (heure normale de l’Est – HNE)

#/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1acinomaSWCZW4JFQ3Y_fw#/registration

The CCSMH is looking forward to attending the Canadian Caregiving Summit to connect, learn and shine a light on the mental health of caregivers.

https://canadiancaregivingsummit.ca

Social isolation and loneliness are linked to poor mental and physical health. Join CCSMH for the Exploring Prevention and the Risk Factors of Social Isolation Loneliness in Older Adults Webinar, featuring Dr. Grace Park & Dr. Andrew Wister.

Register: https://ow.ly/ftyc50Xk0tY

GeriMedRisk Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology Rounds

"(De)Prescribing Pearls for Older Adults" with Dr. Carolyn M. Tan

Tuesday, November 4 at 12 noon (ET)

For learning objectives and to register:
#/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YH-XHCAnQPu44eILyg-9Nw#/registration

Understanding dementia leads to "higher levels of hope and...better quality of life" for care partners.

Don't know where to start? Try "11 Helpful Resources that Support Care Partner Education" https://behavioursindementia.ca/resource/11-helpful-resources-that-support-care-partner-education/

Free in-person and virtual session: "How to Get a Good Night's Sleep Without Sleeping Pills."

November 27, 2025 from 7 - 8:15 p.m. (Nfld and Labrador time)

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep-without-sleeping-pills-tickets-1762470389379?aff=oddtdtcreator

💎 Vidéoconférences gériatriques internationales sur la santé mentale (I-GeMH)

L’âgisme, parlons-en !
Mardi 4 novembre 2025 - de 11 h à 12 h (heure normale de l’Est – HNE)

#/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1acinomaSWCZW4JFQ3Y_fw#/registration

Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry

What is the biggest risk factor for isolation among older adults? Share your thoughts and join us for the Exploring Prevention and the Risk Factors of Social Isolation Loneliness in Older Adults Webinar. Register: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qz4F_1dCRHq3wAU-Eo1vIA#/registration

Social isolation and loneliness are linked to poor mental and physical health. the Exploring Prevention and the Risk Factors of Social Isolation Loneliness in Older Adults Webinar will explore prevention and risk factors.

Register: https://ow.ly/bG9N50XgfWz

CCSMH will be at #CAG2025 tomorrow through Saturday. Why not swing around to our exhibit and check out the resources?

Dr. Andrew Wister joins our Webinar series to discuss major risk factors for social isolation in older adults, and how professionals can anticipate and respond to changes in life circumstances.

Nov 5, 2025 | 12:00–1:00 pm EST | Register:
https://ow.ly/M4xt50XgfC4

Is it brain fog or dementia?

A recent article summarized the difference.
https://www.thesun (dot) co (dot) uk/health/36626121/brain-fog-dementia-differences-explained/

Do you have dementia? Or support someone who does? Check this out: https://ccsmh.ca/areas-of-focus/dementia/

It's just about that time...the CAGP-CCSMH Annual Scientific Meeting is this weekend!

If you're attending, come and connect with us...at our booth, at sessions, in the poster room and the celebration dinner.

It promises to be a fruitful and inspiring event.

Helping others, helps our brains. Not volunteering leads to "worse cognitive function." The key takeaway? Help others as much as you can, for as long as you can.

Here's the article: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250813/Helping-others-regularly-slows-cognitive-decline-in-older-adults.aspx

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

We'll take this opportunity to thank the many people who support the work of the CCSMH. We're proud of the work we do but we couldn't do any of it without all of you! 💛

💚 Journée mondiale de la santé mentale !

Aujourd'hui, nous mettons en lumière la santé mentale des personnes âgées, un groupe souvent négligé, mais profondément touché par l'isolement, le deuil et les défis liés à l'âge.