A new toolkit, titled “Living with the Times” has been developed that carries illustrated posters with important messages for older adults on how to maintain well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, while supporting those around them. 

The posters have a unique design and require minimal reading skills. They are culturally diverse and are aimed at engaging these people in conversations and activities. The toolkit also provides information for facilitators of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) on carrying out guided conversations with older adults with the help of these posters. The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Emergency Settings (IASC MHPSS RG) and experts from various disciplines, including dementia, MHPSS in humanitarian settings, and ageing and disability, have come together to develop this resource which targets the needs of older adults… (WHO, April 1, 2021)