Student-Senior Isolation Prevention Partnership

SSIPP is a national initiative started by students and physicians at @uoftmedicine @ihpmeuoft to mitigate social isolation in older adults!

[Student-Senior Isolation Prevention Partnership @SSIPPCanada]

There are a number of executive positions available and previous experience with SSIPP is NOT required!

[Student-Senior Isolation Prevention Partnership @SSIPPCanada]

We are now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 National Executive Team! This is a great opportunity to develop skills in leadership and contribute to a meaningful cause. The application is due Tuesday, August 3rd at midnight: https://t.co/v2QiaiySWb

[GHS Research Group @GHS_UW]

Fact Friday! In 2019, the Canadian Medical Association stated that there are just 304 geriatricians working in Canada 🇨🇦.
Learn more: https://t.co/OKzUAjXwC9

#aging #canada #olderadults #health

[Vaccine Hunters Canada @VaxHuntersCan]

[ON] BRAMPTON ELIGIBLE GROUPS!
MedCare Clinics @ Riverview Heights
20 Rivermont Road, Unit B8 & B9

905-454-1222
[email protected]
Patients can call or email to book an appointment or walk-in. #COVID19ON #vhcON

[Student-Senior Isolation Prevention Partnership @SSIPPCanada]

If you are a participant in the SSIPP program, you can take part in an advocacy campaign to shed light on the unique issues that seniors face in long-term care homes. Consider writing an op-ed or send us a quick testimonial by April 12th: https://t.co/aGe9aRgxPP

[Student-Senior Isolation Prevention Partnership @SSIPPCanada]

The virtual talent night organized by students involved in SSIPP and the Geriatric Interest Group (GIG) at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine @SMSS_SK was a huge success:
https://t.co/QiulqhgFAT

[Student-Senior Isolation Prevention Partnership @SSIPPCanada]

"... the U of T Medical School @UofTMDprogram has set up a compassionate program during this pandemic in which medical students volunteer to check in and chat with seniors, such as myself"

From this heartwarming opinion piece @TorontoStar : https://t.co/z0UUYCd8Fu

[Immunize Canada @ImmunizedotCa]

The side effects of the #COVID-19 vaccine are no different in #olderadults than in the rest of the population and tend to occur less often in older adults. Learn more in the @RyersonNIA COVID-19 #Vaccine Q&A Pamphlet for Older Canadians: https://t.co/m8ZR49sGze

[Lauren Pelley @LaurenPelley]

As Ontario ramps up #COVID19 vaccination efforts for older adults in the community, health-care workers say elderly people living at home need to be better accommodated to ensure high-risk residents don't slip through the cracks.

New from me:
https://t.co/rtcx8SX9GC

[Dr. Kiran Rabheru @krabheru]

Interested in advocating for the human rights of older persons at the UN? Register to attend the second webinar on February 25. @CAGPsych @CCSMH @IPA_Online @WPA_Psychiatry @PEAKMD @ILCCanada @picardonhealth @cbcwhitecoat
https://t.co/dCW03pgXot

[Samir Sinha @DrSamirSinha]

I just called my patient to wish them a Happy 98th Birthday + said "I think you'll make it to 100!"

They responded: "Let's work on getting to 99 first."

If you want to know why I LOVE working with 98 year olds...get to know Evelyn in this video: https://t.co/aw8Ho2DJkV

[Student-Senior Isolation Prevention Partnership @SSIPPCanada]

Our amazing volunteers keep sharing their experience with us. And we will be sharing #whatourvolunteerssay with you:

[Ontario Seniors @SeniorsON]

Ontario is investing up to $4.5 million through the Seniors Community Grant program to support numerous diverse projects that will help older adults stay connected with their communities from the safety of their home.
https://t.co/aDXbjApYHT

#StaySafe #StayConnected

[Student-Senior Isolation Prevention Partnership @SSIPPCanada]

Our team works tirelessly to help mitigate the negative consequences of social isolation during the #COVID19 pandemic. How many risk factors for social isolation in older adults can you identify? #seniorisolation

[Ashley Fox RPN @AshleyFoxRPN]

Along with the process of growing older come some features of life that, unfortunately, make it more challenging for many seniors to forge or maintain relationships and a sense of connectedness.
https://t.co/3qqogdAnt3

#seniorcare #isolation #seniorisolation

[Student-Senior Isolation Prevention Partnership @SSIPPCanada]

Don't miss the exciting opportunity to attend a Lunch and Learn, organized by Manitoba’s SSIPP/GIG chapter! They will be hosting a talk by @AlzheimerMB which will feature local author, @ElizVMurray. RSVP to: [email protected]

[Student-Senior Isolation Prevention Partnership @SSIPPCanada]

We are recruiting medical students to help us with mitigating the social isolation of older adults. You will be matched to an older adult in the community to call once per week for a ~20 min check-in phone call. Join us to make a meaningful impact on seniors' lives!

[Nathan Stall @NathanStall]

"Geriatric medicine has revolutionised older people’s healthcare...we now need a second cultural revolution...tackling a new set of risk factors including deprivation, isolation and digital exclusion"

@muirgray on the need for "Population Geriatrics": https://t.co/TTHM9yyIVu

[Medical Xpress @medical_xpress]

Regular #socialengagement linked to healthier brain microstructure in #olderadults https://t.co/8xF6Rp5bT0