He’s the guy who never missed a shift. He could fix a leaky pipe, build a shed, and still make time to coach your hockey team. But just because Dad’s always been steady doesn’t mean he’s immune to stress, loneliness, or depression.
In fact, older men often get overlooked when it comes to mental health.
The signs are easy to miss. Maybe he’s more short-tempered than usual. Maybe he’s not showing up like he used to, or he’s spending more time alone. These things can easily be chalked up to “getting older” or “just Dad being Dad.” But sometimes, they’re signs that he’s struggling.
Here’s where you come in: ask. Not in a big, dramatic sit-down—just a simple, “How are you holding up these days?” Let him know it’s okay to talk. That it doesn’t make him any less of a man—or a dad.
And if you think he needs more than just a conversation, point him toward MensHealthFoundation.ca—a Canadian organization working to improve the physical and mental health of men across the country.
At Go Rock, we believe caring for our dads, uncles, and grandfathers means more than just checking on their blood pressure—it means checking on their hearts and minds too.
Because tough guys need support too. And they’ve earned it.
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