Mental Health

Every month CARP Halton will feature a Mental Health segment. “Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life.” –Carrie Fisher. This segment will feature a group, to enrich your Mental Health understanding whether you have the

Every month CARP Halton will feature a Mental Health segment. This segment will feature agencies, groups, presentations, articles, tips and more to enrich your Mental Health whether it is having the blues or being anxious or being in crisis. Let’s see what Superaging has to tell us about staying well: These 8 habits can extend

Mental Health Matters Every month CARP Halton will feature a Mental Health segment. Here is a letter. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I worry about my neighbours this time of year who live alone. Are there health risks to loneliness? What can be done to help? ANSWER: Up to 40% of older adults feel lonely. Loneliness can

Mental Health Matters Every month CARP Halton will feature a Mental Health segment. Here is a letter. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I worry about my neighbours this time of year who live alone. Are there health risks to loneliness? What can be done to help? ANSWER: Up to 40% of older adults feel lonely. Loneliness can

Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health The words we use can make such an impact. This idea of “flipping language” to humanize people living with dementia is long overdue. For example, instead of saying someone “refused to,” you say “chose not to.” Instead of “feeding,” you say “assisting/supporting with meal.” The outcome of the study