National Seniors’ Week
By Sienna Muller
As we head into June, not only do we welcome the official start of Summer, but we celebrate National Seniors’ Week!
Did you know that...
The aging population is growing rapidly on a global scale and between 2012-2050 the population of people aged 60+ will double
At least 1/4 of older adults struggle with mental illnesses, yet 2/3 of these seniors do not get the treatment that they need
Medical illnesses, like Alzheimer’s, increase the risk for mental illnesses and the severity of symptoms
This year, National Seniors’ Week is celebrated from Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 9 and what better way to celebrate than to connect with the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH).
This organization promotes the mental health of seniors by celebrating their perspectives, providing no-cost tools and resources, and forming meaningful connections. Their areas of focus include long-term care, anxiety, wellness in aging, behavioural and psychological support of dementia, and more.
To join this initiative in highlighting the resilience of older adults and emphasizing the importance of health and well-being, connect with them on their social media channels:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccsmh/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccsmh
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ccsmh
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ccsmh
Together, let’s flourish in all seasons of life.
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References:
“11 Facts about the Mental Health of Senior Citizens.” DoSomething.Org, www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-mental-health-senior-citizens. Accessed 23 May 2023.
“Mental Health of Older Adults.” World Health Organization, www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-of-older-adults. Accessed 23 May 2023.
Mitchell, Cristina. “Paho/WHO: Seniors and Mental Health.” Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization, 4 Sept. 2014, www3.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9877%3Aseniors-m ental-health&Itemid=0&lang=en#gsc.tab=0.
