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Towards a person-centred approach, with Carpe Diem’s Nicole Poirier

Nicole Poirier, director of Carpe Diem – Alzheimer Resource Centre, discusses her person-centred approach.

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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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Suicidal thoughts and older adults, with psychologist Dr. Rock-André Blondin

What should we do if a loved one is having suicidal thoughts?

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Suffering and older adults, with psychologist Dr. Valérie Bourgeois- Guérin

Aging can be synonymous with freedom, personal time and tranquility — far from the hustle and bustle of a busy life. However, as people age, their ability to adapt is often challenged.

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Wandering, with psychologist Dr. Christine Grou

When your loved one’s movements seem hesitant, disoriented or aimless, they may be experiencing what is known as wandering

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When everything falls apart, with caregiver Ginette Leroux

Ginette Leroux recounts the moment she realized her father was showing signs of Alzheimer’s.

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Healthy aging, with Mariette L. Lanthier

Slowing down with age? Not Mariette Lemieux-Lanthier! This busy great-grandmother makes it clear to her children that when it comes to decisions about her life, she’s in charge!

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Apathy, with psychologist Dr. Christine Grou

Apathy is an involuntary state characterized by an absence or loss of motivation and desire.

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Sleep, with psychologist Dr. Christine Grou

As we age, our sleep patterns change. Deep sleep phases become shorter, while light sleep increases, often leading to more frequent awakening. Older people generally sleep less than the rest of the population, and those living with a neurocognitive disorder may experience even more disturbed sleep.

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Pain, with psychologist Dr. Christine Grou

Pain is a common complaint among seniors and can have various causes, many of which are associated with age-related health issues. But it can be difficult to detect when the person is living with a neurocognitive disorder.

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Helping a person living with a neurocognitive disorder, with Carpe Diem’s Nicole Poirier and psychologist Dr. Laurence Villeneuve

Learn about best practices for supporting seniors with neurocognitive disorders with psychologist Dr. Laurence Villeneuve; Dr. Christine Grou, psychologist and president of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec; and Nicole Poirier, director of Carpe Diem – Alzheimer Resource Centre.

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When everything falls apart, with caregiver Ginette Leroux and neuropsychologist Dr. Karen Debas

You can better understand and support someone living with a neurocognitive disorder when you know more about their condition. Dr. Christine Grou, psychologist and president of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, talks to neuropsychologist Dr. Karen Debas and Ginette Leroux, an informal caregiver.

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Anxiety and depression among seniors, with psychologist Dr. Sébastien Grenier

It’s not always easy to distinguish between anxiety and depression in seniors. Psychologist Sébastien Grenier explains the differences between these two conditions.

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Marie Martel, informal caregiver and personal support worker

Marie is a personal support worker by profession and an informal caregiver for her parents. Her philosophy is to treat both her patients in the care home where she works and her parents as she would like to be treated herself.

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When it’s time to leave the family home, with caregiver France Moreau

France, an informal caregiver, recounts helping her mother transition to a residential centre.

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Moving to a new home, with caregiver France Moreau and psychologist Catherine Mulcair

Dr. Christine Grou, psychologist and president of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, discusses the steps and challenges involved in moving a loved one to a new home with psychologist Catherine Mulcair and France Moreau, a caregiver for her mother.

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The daily lives of two caregivers

Marie Martel and Suzanne Bouilly are both informal caregivers. Here, they talk about their daily lives and their strategies for taking care of their parents... and themselves.

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Guilt, with Lucie, caregiver for her husband

For the past few years, Lucie Marchand has been a caregiver to her husband Richard. Lucie talks about her feelings of guilt with Dr. Christine Grou, president of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec.

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Guilt, with psychologist Dr. Christine Grou

Informal caregivers often struggle with feelings of guilt. But why? Dr. Christine Grou explores this question in this short video.

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Alzheimer’s care: common pitfalls and practical strategies

This panel discussion features Lucile Agarrat, psychologist at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal; Sylvie Grenier, executive director of the Federation of Quebec Alzheimer Societies; Dr. Christine Grou, psychologist and president of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec; and Natalie Choquette, singer and informal caregiver.

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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, with Jacinthe, caregiver for her husband

Here Jacinthe, who cares for her husband with a neurocognitive disorder, talks about the need to sometimes withhold the truth to protect her loved one with Dr. Christine Grou, psychologist and president of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec.

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Taking care of yourself, with Jacinthe, caregiver for her husband

Jacinthe is a full-time caregiver for her husband, who suffers from a neurocognitive disorder. She discusses her strategies for taking care of herself with Dr. Christine Grou, president of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec.

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Psychotherapy for seniors

Psychologist Sébastien Grenier discusses psychotherapy for seniors. Because it’s never too late to seek help!

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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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