Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mental Health & Isolation
- Tips to Help You Stay Connected and Well
- Mental Health Tips – Short, Long
- Staying connected during the COVID pandemic – (PDF)
- Social Distancing – Yes, Social Isolation – No (PDF)
- Mental Health First Aid COVID-19 Self-Care & Resilience Guide – Mental Health Commission of Canada
- Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario Connections that Matter & virtual education and events
- EmentalHealth Coping with the stress of COVID
- Cogniciti: Patient memory self-assessment and brain health resources
- Connected Canadians technology support and training for older adults
Staying Safe
- Home Deliveries during the COVID Pandemic (PDF)
- Champlain LHIN support services to help seniors/adult living disabilities to access community supports such as Transportation, Grocery delivery, Meals on Wheels, and Telephone Safety Checks.
Keeping Active
- Staying active during the COVID pandemic – (PDF)
- Move and Improve Exercise for Older Adults – YouTube French
- DementiAbility COVID-19 resources for individuals living with dementia.
- Activities for Older Adults during COVID-19 A guide to online resources for those providing care for people with dementia
- McMaster Optimal Aging Portal resources for patients and caregivers on staying active and connected.
Other Sites & Resources
- RGPs of Toronto COVID Resources
- Decision Aid staying or leaving Long Term Care or Retirement home to live with family
- CGS COVID-19 Reccomendations for Older Adults Infographic
- Covid-19 Resources – Heart Institute