Seniors

CMHA Peel Dufferin offers a range of services for older adults and seniors, including intensive case management, specialized geriatric services, crisis services, supportive counselling and advocacy, as well as a Seniors at Risk program for those who may be experiencing abuse or neglect.

Aging poses a unique set of mental health challenges, as older adults experiencing social isolation can be especially vulnerable to anxiety and depression, Overall, mental illnesses (including dementias) affect about 30% of the elderly population (those aged 65 and over). While dementia rates are rates are 2% for seniors between the ages of 65 and 74, they steadily increase in higher age groups. The dementia rates for seniors aged 85 and over are 35%.