Let's go back to school with @CanadaHomeshare! Our program is expanding - in the coming months, #olderadults and students from new pilot sites in Canada will have the opportunity to participate in this #intergenerational#housing initiative!
See more here: https://t.co/wNt1bJJdUA
During #COVID19, we may feel anxious or scared. Do you, or an #olderadult you know, need emotional support or simply someone to talk to? TALK2NICE is a free phone outreach support service connecting #olderadults to #socialworkers. To learn more, give us a call at 1-844-529-7292.
Hey Twitterverse! We've been a little MIA over the last few weeks, but this is because we are working hard to keep our program running despite COVID19 restrictions. This awesome article by @UofT_FIFSW shares how we've been working during the pandemic: https://t.co/3om6ZmFsCj
Yesterday we said farewell to our wonderful Program Manager @OhLauraMartinez who is off to have a baby! Thank you for your leadership, insight, guidance, humour & positive energy. Our Program would not be what it is today without you! Best wishes in the next chapter of your life!
Help prevent the spread of #COVID19 by practicing #SocialDistancing. While you may not feel sick, we ask that you be mindful of those more vulnerable in our community & thank you for your efforts to keep everyone healthy. More info: https://t.co/DyBararcmS
Especially now, the @TOHomeShare program being fully facilitated by social workers ensures wellness of students & seniors; allows for exchange of information, resources & guidance; & in climate of uncertainty, additional support/ point person for health/ social system navigation
Programs like ours play a critical role at times like this where older adults are at further risk of #socialisolation. Students offer seniors companionship, help w/ grocery shopping or tasks otherwise unmanageable during a time of #physicaldistancing cc: @aausten1967@NICElderly
During these unprecedented times, @TOHomeshare is taking the recommended precautions to prevent the spread of #COVID19 very seriously. Due to increased risk for older adults, home visits for new home provider applications and matching meetings are postponed until further notice.
With severe restrictions on visitors to Long Term Care homes and hospitals, our Policy Director, @ltamblynwatts, offers her Top 10 tips to help #olderadults who may be facing #socialisolation because of #COVID19. Let us know what you're doing and if you have any additional tips!
@ThePGAF is hosting The Parkdale Seniors Information & Active Living Fair 2020 in partnership with @TheOACAO, Thursday Mar 12, 2020. Check out our poster here: https://t.co/vCYX4VotBT
#seniorsactivelivingfairs
#SeniorsActiveLivingFairs are FREE community events that help reduce social isolation, promote active and healthy living, social engagement, partnerships, and independence and learning for seniors, their families and caregivers. Find one this month! https://t.co/aSBPLDPM27
Join us on Wednesday, March 11th at Beach United Church for our 2nd Seniors Active Living & Lifestyles Fair This FREE event will be a day full of workshops, active classes, exhibitors, lunch and refreshment. No registration required.