CMHA WW Recognizes Seniors Month

Jun 7, 2023

CMHA WW is dedicated to supporting the well-being of all people throughout their lives, including an important focus on older people.

One in four Canadian seniors currently live with a mental health issue. In addition, seniors are often undertreated for mental health problems, due to symptoms of mental health issues being mistaken for other conditions, discrimination and stigma, service availability, and physical and financial challenges.

Elder abuse is also often not recognized and an under reported issue.  It is a growing concern across our communities, province, country and around the world. The World Health Organization reports approximately 1 in 6 older adults 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community setting during the past year.

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  CMHA WW will be leading a flag raising at city hall in Guelph on June 14th to mark the day as well as Market Square lighting on June 15^th and 16^th. To learn more about Elder Abuse Awareness, please visit: Ontario Celebrates Seniors Month – June 1st, 2023 – Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (eapon.ca).

As a provider of seniors supports in our community, we hope the flag being raised at city hall in Guelph will help to confirm our commitment and spread awareness about how to recognize the signs of elder abuse to prevent it from occurring. 

Click here to learn more about CMHA WW services for seniors.