Isolation
Healthy Canadians Grant Spotlight: St. Ann’s Bay
December 17, 2018
Thanks to a Healthy Canadians Grant, a community group in rural St. Ann’s Bay, Nova Scotia, is introducing an innovative program targeting isolated seniors in the community.
Read moreRISE on a Mission to Combat Loneliness and Isolation of Older People across Canada
September 3, 2018
Launched in 2015, the RISE campaign exists to help Canadians of all ages and in all regions gain a greater awareness of the impact of loneliness and isolation on older citizens.
Read moreMeaningful Social Connections
September 5, 2017
With social networks flourishing in the digital realm, it’s easier than ever to remain connected with family members, friends and strangers who share an interest. For Canada’s seniors, though, isolation and loneliness remain challenging issues. One program in downtown Toronto — operated by two of the city’s oldest community organizations — is working to provide relief.
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Well, my friends are gone and my hair is grey, I ache in the places where I used to play
June 2, 2017
The greying and aches are to be anticipated, and often begin to creep up on us well before the age of 65, but the loneliness can be surprising and debilitating.
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