Although World Mental Health Day is only one day of the year, it’s essential to prioritize mental well-being all year round. Read on to learn how these 4 strategies can help to treat and manage depression and improve your mental well-being.

The job of a caregiver to someone with dementia can be an emotional rollercoaster. Fortunately, there are multicomponent strategies that can help family caregivers care for themselves while continuing to look after their loved ones.

Fall officially arrives this week! With the change of seasons comes cooler weather and brilliant fall colours, providing an opportunity to enjoy the hobbies you love or try something new. So, whether you go for a walk, or curl up with a good book, feel good knowing you’re doing some good for both your body and your mind!

Humans are naturally social animals; we live with others and support each other, which has given us an evolutionary advantage. As we age, the risk of becoming socially isolated increases due to widowhood, smaller social networks, family moving away, and aging siblings and friends who have passed away. Explore our resources below to learn more about social isolation, risk factors, and things you can do to reduce it.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, sometimes called Blue September, is an opportunity to raise awareness and educate Canadians about prostate cancer, including risk factors and treatment options. In Canada, it is estimated that 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. It is the most diagnosed non-skin cancer and the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in men.

There are many ways to manage arthritis, reduce symptoms, and improve mobility. Self-management strategies often involve weight management, heat and cold therapies, and therapeutic exercises. Assistive devices, medication and surgery may also be used depending on the type and severity of arthritis.

Finding opportunities to maintain or improve the quality of life of people living with this condition is of utmost importance to older adults, caregivers, and health and social professionals.

Summer is slowly winding down, and fall is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to get outside and reap nature's benefits. Not only is nature beautiful to admire, but it also offers many physical and mental health benefits.

Even though older workers have a lot to contribute to businesses and society regarding their productivity and knowledge, their positive contributions can often be overlooked. Employers must foster non-discriminatory, inclusive work environments by equitably offering career development opportunities to all employees and setting accommodations to address aging-related issues to protect the mental health and wellbeing of older adults in the workforce.

For older adults with dementia, depression, anxiety, and agitation can arise due to difficulty learning new things, making decisions, loss of independence, and inability to complete daily activities. This can have implications for an individual’s quality of life. For caregivers and care professionals, finding opportunities to maintain or improve the quality of life of people with this condition is a priority.

Practicing self-care daily involves looking after your mental well-being, incorporating exercise and movement, eating nutritious foods, practicing good hygiene, and avoiding harmful behaviours such as smoking cigarettes. While it may sound simple, it can be challenging for some older adults to do these things for many reasons—such as lack of time, injury, or disability.

While assistive technologies provide many benefits, some older adults remain reluctant to use them. They may fear being stigmatized or discriminated against, feel a loss of independence and sense of control, or think of assistive devices as a last resort. There also may be confusion (and concerns) about what assistive technology is publicly covered or not and under what conditions.

On average, Canadians are living longer, which means more financial resources, and more careful management of financial resources is required to ensure they last for as long as you need them to. Once retired, older adults (and their caregivers) face the challenge of making a realistic budget based on fixed and often limited incomes while juggling many priority expenses.

Whether you’re well into your journey through menopause or nearing the start of this next chapter of your life, a few evidence-based strategies are available to help women deal with the most common symptoms and complications that accompany menopause.

There are many health benefits associated with vitamin D. It can contribute to stronger bones, help fight off respiratory infections and regulate insulin levels. However, getting a healthy, daily dose of vitamin D can be challenging and a common problem for many Canadians.

We experience many of our best moments with our peers and lean on them during times of hardship. But did you know that when it comes to our health and well-being, leaning on our peers for support may help improve health and social outcomes?

Many outdoor activities help older adults stay physically and mentally fit. Whether you enjoy walking, biking, hiking, or tai-chi, you can reap the many health benefits of outdoor activities. Physical benefits include improved strength, better endurance and greater flexibility. Exercise is not only good for the body but your mind too! It can reduce stress, improve self-esteem, and reduce depressive symptoms.

What puts a man’s health at risk as he gets older? The top risk factors are common and often preventable. Simple lifestyle changes can reduce a man’s risk for many common health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, prostate cancer, etc. By taking a more active role in your health and wellbeing, you can enjoy the things you love well into your later years.

Millions of people have nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and aspirin in their medicine cabinets at home and take them to tackle inflammation and all sorts of aches and pains. Conversations around using NSAIDs and aspirin as a prevention strategy for heart attacks, dementia and cancer have emerged. But is it safe? We investigate what the research says and what the possible side effects are.

It can be challenging to spot abuse as victims may be reluctant to disclose that they are being abused out of fear that they may worsen the situation or face backlash. As a result, they may try to hide signs of it from others. Knowing the signs of elder abuse is critical to identifying it and acting.