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Au fil du temps, une initiative de l'Ordre des psychologues

An initiative of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec to improve understanding of brain aging and promote empathy and compassion toward seniors.

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Titre Un cerveau qui vieillit

A brain that ages

Our videos are only in French.

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Healthy aging, with nonagenarian Jean Bernaquez and neuropsychologist Dr. Isabelle Rouleau

Jean Bernaquez started exercising at age 49 to avoid health problems. Today, this lively senior in his nineties works out every day. He talks to Dr. Christine Grou, a psychologist and president of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, and Dr. Isabelle Rouleau, a neuropsychologist who specializes in aging.

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Ageism, with psychologist Dr. Rock-André Blondin

Often unconscious or unintended, ageism can have serious consequences for older adults’ lives.

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A brain that ages

Over time, our bodies start to show the familiar signs of aging: our hair turns white, our muscles lose strength and our skin starts to wrinkle. The changes in our brain, though less visible, are just as real and can show up in a variety of ways.

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Titre Les troubles neurocognitifs

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Disinhibition, with psychologist Dr. Christine Grou

Disinhibition can manifest as unusual and socially unacceptable behaviours, such as rude or insulting language or comments, personality changes and inappropriate gestures.

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The white lie

Is it always best to tell the truth? When someone with Alzheimer’s asks you the same question repeatedly, it’s hard not to get impatient and try to reason with them.

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Focusing on the person and their needs

Learning that a loved one has a neurocognitive disorder (NCD) can be very unsettling. After the initial shock, many questions arise and you don’t always know how to help.

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Initiative au fil du temps

The Au fil du temps initiative

Au fil du temps features informative articles, videos and podcasts to help you better understand the reality of seniors and their loved ones.

By deepening our understanding of how the aging brain works, we can work together to be more caring and compassionate.

About us

The Au fil du temps brochure is designed for caregivers of individuals who are aging and/or living with a neurocognitive disorder. It is available for free download in PDF format. You can also order printed copies.

The English version of the brochure will be available soon.

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