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Engage Living Lab Créatif

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“When an acquaintance in Ontario mentioned the Canadian Red Cross’s Friendly Calls program, she was immediately interested in using the service. The national program pairs trained Red Cross volunteers with adults seeking conversation for what are typically weekly phone calls. The calls are informal, can range from 20 minutes to an hour, and the volunteer can connect the person to community-based supports, such as mental-health resources, as needed. People who seek out the program often cite loneliness or isolation as reasons why. Some have limited social or family connections, while others want to confide in people outside of their regular social circles. They tend to skew older, but anyone over 18 is welcomed. Ms. Youngchief was paired with a woman in her 20s. Over weekly phone calls, Ms. Youngchief spoke of her background working with Indigenous friendship centres, her desire to find new work that allows her to contribute meaningfully to community and health issues that she didn’t want to worry family in Ontario about. In return, the young volunteer suggested several resources, and spoke of her own career ambitions and hopes of getting into a certain school. “We share our stories, our learnings, the things that life is teaching us,” Ms. Youngchief said. “She’s in her 20s, so I get a youthful perspective. She’s such a kind and gentle person. She tells me that I’m still valuable, and I believe her because the things that I say that are important to her, she lets me know. She’s become like a granddaughter to me.” ... See MoreSee Less

Through Red Cross program, lonely and isolated adults find connection on the other line

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Some callers have limited social or family connections, while others want to confide in people outside of their regular social circles

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“National Institute of Ageing cites programs in Europe, Japan that support seniors' wellness, ease loneliness . . . A postal worker delivers mail in Ottawa. A new report pitches a plan that would see posties adding a little elder care to their delivery routes. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press) . . . Dr. Samir Sinha says Canada Post mail carriers could help older people live safely and securely in their own homes by adding an elder care check-in to their delivery routes. The Toronto doctor, who works with geriatric patients, is the co-author of a new report from the National Institute of Ageing. He spoke to As It Happens host Nil Köksal 6:30 . . . Many people count on postal workers to arrive on time and deliver the mail. Now doctors are saying they might be able to do much more, by making scheduled stops to check in on senior citizens along their routes. “Individuals who might benefit from it, and may want this service, could actually have a postal worker not only deliver the mail, but also offer to have a chat and a check-in just to see how they're doing," Dr. Samir Sinha, the co-author of a new report by the National Institute of Ageing, told As It Happens host Nil Köksal.” ... See MoreSee Less

Postal workers can play a vital role in helping senior citizens: report | CBC Radio

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Dr. Samir Sinha says Canada Post mail carriers could help older people live safely and securely in their own homes by adding an elder care check-in to their delivery routes.

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“Connecting older adults with communities that are socially fulfilling is also important for someone's mental health and physical well-being, she said. “There are programs on social inclusion that really make a difference.” Although there are a number of solutions to help Canadian like Sopel and Jensen age without family support, Watts said there is more to do. “Canada has so much more work to do to make sure that we're uncovering those hidden issues," she said. "Addressing loneliness and social isolation, and rethinking what family means in a way that's more inclusive can help people plan in their own older age, which may be aging alone.” ... See MoreSee Less

'I have no one': Kinless Canadians struggling to age with dignity

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A growing number of Canadians are aging alone, without immediate family members to help them with daily tasks or offer emotional support. These kinless Canadians are facing many challenges and more ne...

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Drama therapist, Ming writes: “Hiiii Montreal p

Drama therapist, Ming writes:

“Hiiii Montreal people, want to let you know that I'm running a FREE 8-week drama therapy group at Chabad Lifeline (near metro Côte-Sainte-Catherine) where I'm currently interning at. It happens every Tuesday 4:45pm-6pm from Feb 14 to April 4. For details please refer to the posters below. If you're 18-22 and feel like you're relying on something else outside of yourself for happiness, this group is for you. It's all about having fun and making connections! If you're interested or have any questions, send me a message/comment/send me an email at ming@chabadlifeline.com. Looking forward to it! ✨✨”

“When an acquaintance in Ontario mentioned the C

“When an acquaintance in Ontario mentioned the Canadian Red Cross’s Friendly Calls program, she was immediately interested in using the service. The national program pairs trained Red Cross volunteers with adults seeking conversation for what are typically weekly phone calls. The calls are informal, can range from 20 minutes to an hour, and the volunteer can connect the person to community-based supports, such as mental-health resources, as needed. People who seek out the program often cite loneliness or isolation as reasons why. Some have limited social or family connections, while others want to confide in people outside of their regular social circles. They tend to skew older, but anyone over 18 is welcomed. Ms. Youngchief was paired with a woman in her 20s. Over weekly phone calls, Ms. Youngchief spoke of her background working with Indigenous friendship centres, her desire to find new work that allows her to contribute meaningfully to community and health issues that she didn’t want to worry family in Ontario about. In return, the young volunteer suggested several resources, and spoke of her own career ambitions and hopes of getting into a certain school. “We share our stories, our learnings, the things that life is teaching us,” Ms. Youngchief said. “She’s in her 20s, so I get a youthful perspective. She’s such a kind and gentle person. She tells me that I’m still valuable, and I believe her because the things that I say that are important to her, she lets me know. She’s become like a granddaughter to me.”

Read article:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-through-red-cross-program-lonely-and-isolated-adults-find-connection/?mibextid=q5o4bk

“National Institute of Ageing cites programs in

“National Institute of Ageing cites programs in Europe, Japan that support seniors' wellness, ease loneliness . . . A postal worker delivers mail in Ottawa. A new report pitches a plan that would see posties adding a little elder care to their delivery routes. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press) . . . Dr. Samir Sinha says Canada Post mail carriers could help older people live safely and securely in their own homes by adding an elder care check-in to their delivery routes. The Toronto doctor, who works with geriatric patients, is the co-author of a new report from the National Institute of Ageing. He spoke to As It Happens host Nil Köksal 6:30 . . . Many people count on postal workers to arrive on time and deliver the mail. Now doctors are saying they might be able to do much more, by making scheduled stops to check in on senior citizens along their routes. “Individuals who might benefit from it, and may want this service, could actually have a postal worker not only deliver the mail, but also offer to have a chat and a check-in just to see how they're doing," Dr. Samir Sinha, the co-author of a new report by the National Institute of Ageing, told As It Happens host Nil Köksal.”

Read article:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/postal-worker-seniors-checkin-1.6731400?mibextid=q5o4bk

“Connecting older adults with communities that a

“Connecting older adults with communities that are socially fulfilling is also important for someone's mental health and physical well-being, she said. “There are programs on social inclusion that really make a difference.” Although there are a number of solutions to help Canadian like Sopel and Jensen age without family support, Watts said there is more to do. “Canada has so much more work to do to make sure that we're uncovering those hidden issues," she said. "Addressing loneliness and social isolation, and rethinking what family means in a way that's more inclusive can help people plan in their own older age, which may be aging alone.”

Read article:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/i-have-no-one-kinless-canadians-struggling-to-age-with-dignity-1.6210679?mibextid=q5o4bk

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Watch this inspiring segment:
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Edward is a community member who became interested

Edward is a community member who became interested in engAGE Living Lab (eLL) because he heard Ely playing the accordion as he was passing by one day. Quickly, they sparked a friendship through music: Ely on accordion and Edward on guitar. Edward believes in having an enthusiastic and positive attitude where he always greets everyone at eLL with a handshake, fist bump or hug. He has the kind of energy about life - like the dancers Ginger and Fred - that gets us up dancing with him.

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