Topic 1: Seniors Mental Health
“Help and Hope for Depression” Pamphlet
- Description: This links to a VCH pamphlet with facts on depression in seniors, and quotes from seniors sharing their experiences with depression
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
“Depression and Aging” Pamphlet
- Description: This links to a VCH pamphlet that outlines depression symptoms, and provides resources and information about depression
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
“Bright Spot” Pamphlet
- Description: This links to a VCH pamphlet for “Bright Spot”, a program for seniors with mental health concerns to socialize and enjoy lunch and other activities.
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
Anxiety and Relaxation educational resource
- Description: This links to a VCH educational pamphlet about various relaxation techniques for an older adult with anxiety.
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
Topic 2: Seniors Housing and Residential Care
Housing for Seniors
- Description: This links to the Seniors housing directory (Part of the Seniors Services Society)
- Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
Accessing publicly subsidized residential care in Vancouver Coastal Health
- Description: This links to a VCH educational pamphlet on how to access publicly subsidized residential care in Vancouver
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
Topic 3: Miscellaneous Seniors Resources
Tips for Safe Medication Use
- Description: This links to a pamphlet with tips on safe medication use for seniors
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
QMUNITY, Older Adult Services (Website + Handout)
- Description: This links to the Older Adult Services section of the QMUNITY (BC’s Queer resource centre) website, as well as to a handout on how to provide culturally competent care for LGBTQ seniors
- Links:
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
How to prevent falls – educational resource
- Description: This links to a VCH booklet on how to prevent falls
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
Advanced Care Planning and CPR
- Description: This links to a VCH handout on Advanced care planning, including learning more about CPR and if it is right for you
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
Community Contacts and Older Adults
- Description: This links to a VCH handout with community health resources and their contact information
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
Note: For more on falls prevention, refer to the Falls Prevention Resources Section
