Stop au tabou de la sexualité chez les aînés

Stop the taboo of sexuality among seniors

Sexuality is touch, pleasure and contact with the body of the other. It is a universal need that strengthens the health and is a source of fulfillment and self-esteem. We make a mistake thinking that it doesn't exist among the elderly...
Tendances automne & hiver chez Chic chez vous

Autumn & winter trends at Chic chez vous

Depuis les débuts du blogue (il y a deux ans), j’ai choisi de vous présenter des articles de fond sur différents sujets liés au vieillissement et à la santé mentale.   Mais puisque chez Chic chez vous, nous sommes aussi de grands fans de mode pour aînés et...
Maladie de Parkinson: Je m’aime pour ce que je suis

Parkinson's disease: I love myself for who I am

  In nearly 40 years, one in three Quebecers will be a senior. The population is therefore aging more and more, and with this phenomenon appears an increase in cases of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. I will write...
Histoires d’immigration

Immigration stories

Newly immigrants undergo important transformations in their social environment. This is the case of many employees that take care of the elderly and come from different countries.
L’intégration au travail en santé mentale

Work integration in mental health

As an occupational therapist, I had the opportunity to follow persons with mental health issues and who wanted to work. I noticed that work integration is difficult for them, not because of the person...
Les réseaux sociaux et notre santé mentale

Social media and our mental health

When I was young, there was no social media. No, none. I had a small social network, some good friends but these were all in depth. We were not scared to call each other at any time to tell ouir stories. We would support each other. We would...