Being a caregiver is a source of constant stress. Here are some practical advices.

Becoming a caregiver is not an easy task for family and friends of a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease.

There are two inptaient service points in the geriatric psychiatry program of the Douglas Institute.

The Geriatric Psychiatry Program at the Douglas Institute provides services to clients aged 65 and older and to adults younger than 65 with a geriatric profile. The program covers psychiatric diagnoses such as: mood disorders anxiety di

We all know that, as a population, we are getting older: By 2016, 17% of Canadians will be at least 65 years old and, as the population ages, the number of Alzheimer’s cases will rise accordingly (Statistics Canada) The risk of depression among caregivers of Alzheimer’s sufferers is twice as high as for informal caregivers of individuals with no dementia The needs of our aging population will be a heavy load to bear if we do not find more effective means to treat and prevent ...

The Conseil québécois d’agrément (CQA) awarded the Douglas Institute with Milieu Novateur certification.

Beaucoup d'encre a coulé et coule encore au Québec pour discuter des mérites de la privatisation comme levier pour améliorer l'accès aux services publics de santé et leur qualité.

The Notebook launches 3rd edition of the Douglas’ Frames of Mind movie series Montreal, April 28, 2006 – In retirement homes, in many family homes, and all around us, people are living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias. Appr