This blog is a roundup of newsworthy stories, resources, and initiatives related to promoting the social inclusion of seniors in Edmonton. Here you can learn about new developments in the work addressing social isolation, access new tools and resources to help you connect to the community, and read success stories of seniors who have connected to community supports to reduce their isolation.
The Understanding Newcomer Experiences of Inclusion (UNEOI) is a two-year community-based research project looking at newcomers’ experiences of settlement, integration, and inclusion and [...]
Storytelling Alberta has launched a free program called Story Calls to give people an activity to do during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of their storytellers will call you and share […]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic many Edmonton seniors organizations are either closed or placing restrictions on programming and services. However, some services are continuing and community [...]
Social isolation is an objective state of being disconnected that can have serious health ramifications. Research has found the health effects of isolation are on par with widely known health [...]
In 2017, the Pan-Edmonton Group Addressing Social Isolation of Seniors (PEGASIS) commissioned a survey to get a picture of seniors’ social isolation in Edmonton. Conducted by Insights West using [...]
While it’s true that anyone can say hello or drop in for a cup of coffee to help an isolated senior, the average person can’t be expected to provide in-depth […]
Inclusion and social connectedness are crucial to good health. Community-based seniors organizations keep seniors connected, engaged and healthy – a service that’s vital to the social health of [...]
If someone asked you to spot the signs of social isolation, would you know what to look for? Although there are some common risk factors, isolation is complex and the […]