older adults (ages 65+)

Domestic homicides are an extreme form of violence against women and children across the commonwealth. Many of these deaths appear predictable and preventable with hindsight. Some of this hindsight has come from various death review processes across Canada, the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand that have developed in the past decade. These reviews by interdisciplinary committees shed light on what transpired and how to prevent the same outcome in similar circumstances in the future.

Older women often describe feeling invisible within services, systems, and communities.   After experiencing multiple forms of violence, often throughout generations and by multiple perpetrators, their needs for service and support are unique and complex.

Please join us on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 from 2pm - 3pm ET for the Understanding Cannabis and Alcohol in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers. To access the workshop, please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/cannabis

Please join us on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 from 2pm - 3pm ET for the Understanding Opioids and Other Medications in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers. To access the workshop, please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/opioids

Please join us on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 from 2pm - 3pm ET for the Understanding Dementia in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers.

After the workshop you will receive resources available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Punjabi.

Half of Canadians will have a hearing loss by 75 years of age. Hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Those with combined hearing loss and cognitive impairment are at increased risk for declines in everyday functioning and entry into long-term care. Importantly, hearing loss is the largest potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia. This presentation will describe the connections between hearing loss and cognitive decline, with an emphasis on what could be done to help reduce the risk of dementia and optimize everyday functioning and care.

Please join us on Thursday, October 7th, 2021 from 2pm - 3pm ET for the Understanding Psychosis in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers. Please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/psychosis

Please join us on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 from 2pm - 3pm ET for the Understanding Anxiety Disorder in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers. Please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/anxiety

Please join us on Thursday, September 9th, 2021 from 2pm - 3pm ET for the Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers. Please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/bipolar

Please join us on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 from 2pm - 3pm ET for the Understanding Depression in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers . Please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/depression

Please join us on Thursday,  August 12, 2021 from 2pm -3pm ET for the Understanding Mental Health & Well-being in Later Life Workshop - A Series Overview. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers . Please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/workshopoverview

As the world’s aging population rapidly increases, strategies to promote healthy aging at a population level becomes a necessary health care priority. Of particular revelance, the maintenance of mobility and cognitive function are of utmost importance as they are vital to healthy aging, functional independence, and quality of life. Physical exercise is an inexpensive treatment that could have substantial preventative and restorative properties for cognitive function and mobility.

The objectives of the presentation are:

1. Discuss the Alzheimer disease cognitive spectrum from Subjective Cognitive Decline to Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia.
2. Review CCCDTD5 guidance on tools and approaches for dementia assessments.

We will review the evolution of Alzheimer's disease, highlighting opportunities for early detection. Additionally, we will walk through the CCCDTD5 guidelines on dementia assessments, focusing on principles, tools, and sources of information, to best detect AD early.

Impacts, Experiences and Coping with Everyday Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Supporting Family Mental Health and Well-being

Presented by the Family & Child Health Initiative
Mon, Mar 22, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Join us on for the Understanding Mental Health in Later Life Workshop Series for Older adults (65+). Register at https://bit.ly/olderadults2021

Join Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) and CARES (Capacity Advocate & Risk Evaluations for Seniors) to learn how COVID has brought to the forefront some key issues in helping us understand the rights of people with memory or cognitive impairments and the responsibilities of those who care for them.

A theatre program that will help seniors express themselves and get connected during these challenging times.  Will be held every Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 am, via Zoom, from January 14 to March 31st, 2021

For more information and registration,  contact Debbie Lee, SCHC Seniors Health Promotion Coordinator, dlee@schcontario.ca