Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health│Coalition canadienne pour la santé mentale des aînés

Did you know? Cannabis use is increasing faster in older adults than in any other age group in Canada. As more older adults explore cannabis for various reasons, it's important to raise awareness and provide accurate information about its effects. Learn more about cannabis and how it can impact you by visiting https://lnkd.in/eZsQZPSa #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek #NAAW #Cannabis #CannabisUse #CannabisAwareness #MedicalCannabis #CannabisEducation #seniors #OlderAdults #mentalhealth

Did you know? Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among older adults. Evidence is becoming clear that any alcohol consumption has a level of risk so drinking less is better. Learn more about alcohol use in older adults and access tips for drinking less by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eNTknHcw #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek #NAAW #AlcoholUse #AlcoholAwareness #RethinkHowYouDrink #AlcoholEducation #AlcoholFacts #AlcoholFree

Did you know? Up to 21% of older adults have a substance use disorder. Older adults who use substances can face stigma which prevents an open dialogue with family, friends and health care providers about their substance use. CCSMH has resources to help older adults and families better understand substance use and to begin conversations at https://lnkd.in/eJMc5ieg #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek #NAAW #olderadults #flourish #mentalhealth #sud #opioiduse #benzodiazepineuse #cannabisuse #alcoholuse #harmreduction

Today is long term care awareness day. In Canada more than 198,000 people live in long term care facilities to access 24-hour nursing care and personal support services. Some of these individuals are also living with dementia. Long term care staff play a critical role in ensuring these residents get the care they need. The behaviours in dementia toolkit includes resources to assist long term care staff supporting residents living with dementia. Explore our resources to learn new ideas and approaches to meeting their care needs: https://lnkd.in/dPE3ttRg #LongtermCareAwarenessDay #SeniorCare #Dementia #Caregivers #DementiaCare #Carepartners #HealthCareProviders #Alzheimers #MentalHealth

"How do you know whether social isolation or loneliness is a problem for an older adult? 🤔 Learn about evidence-based assessment by reading our clinical guidelines: https://lnkd.in/gAJcfrXe"

Unravelling someone's story means completing a thorough assessment. Ask about loneliness and social isolation and you could reveal the missing thread to improve their health. There are many ways to ask the question — our clinical guidelines will help you find the right one.

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"Loneliness and social isolation can look different in different patients. So how can you spot it? 🔎 Learn about evidence-based screening tools here: https://lnkd.in/gAJcfrXe"

I-GeMH Videoconference Rounds TOPIC: Social Health to Keep Your Brain Fit SPEAKER: Dr. Myrra Vernooij-Dassen DATE: Friday, December 13th TIME: 8:00 - 9:00 am (ET) These rounds are restricted to practitioners, students, and researchers in health care. Register in advance here: https://lnkd.in/ew_srPxh

Identifying social isolation & loneliness means untangling someone's story. Use screening tools to help stitch together clues to strengthen social health. Find the most promising examples in our clinical guidelines.