About the Study: This exhibition features photographs by older adults in British Columbia exploring how climate change impacts their mental health. The purpose of this exhibition is to amplify public dialogue about climate change and aging through arts-based engagement. This is a travelling exhibition, opening from October 1- October 28th at The Rotunda, Greater Victoria […]

Welcome Do you support someone experiencing changes in mood or behaviour related to dementia? You have come to the right place. The Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit is an online library of over 300 free resources. The goal of the Toolkit is to help you better understand and compassionately respond to dementia-related changes in mood and […]

An @OSUWexMed mental health and trauma expert explains how to recognize and cope with crisis fatigue as you face overwhelming news, stress and emotional exhaustion in today’s world.

Social isolation increases risk for dementia, heart disease and death. Experts say reducing it does not have to be difficult

Dr. Linda Garcia joins host Peter Snow to discuss aphasia and communication disorders in older adults, and the role they can play in social isolation and loneliness.Linda Garcia, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at the University of Ottawa and a long-standing leader in aging, communication, and quality of life research. A former speech-language pathologist and academic leader, she founded the uOttawa LIFE Research Institute and has spent decades advancing interdisciplinary approaches to aging, dementia, social connection, and inclusive communities. Dr. Garcia currently serves as President of the...