Tag: Seniors
Support At All Stages
Doug and Helen live in rural Wellington County. Doug is living with dementia and his wife, Helen, is his primary care partner. The couple has a son, but he lives...
Read MoreFinding Support and Building A Community
Tom is a 65 year old man in our community who has experienced homelessness intermittently for decades. He has struggled with many health issues, including a fentanyl addiction. After spending...
Read MoreAging with Independence and Dignity
Frederick, 74, has a history of Multiple Sclerosis and other medical conditions that cause him difficulty with his mobility. He has a manual wheelchair that requires support from Personal Support...
Read MoreSeniors and Transportation in Guelph & Wellington County
Access to transportation is considered essential to seniors’ quality of life and their sense of freedom and independence to come and go from places. Volunteers play a crucial role in...
Read MoreSeniors and Social Isolation in Guelph & Wellington County
Social isolation results when individuals do not have significant contact with others which can impact their quality of life. There are several things that may contribute to individuals becoming socially...
Read MoreSeniors’ Housing and Supports in Guelph & Wellington County
As the health of seniors decrease, many are forced to relocate from their homes to a more supportive environment. This transition can have a negative impact on an individual’s level...
Read MoreSeniors Demographic in Guelph & Wellington County
With a local aging population that is living longer, it is very important that services are available to meet the needs of the older adults. National trends show that families...
Read MoreAge-friendly Communities: A Preliminary Investigation into the Age-Friendliness of Guelph and Wellington County
It is important that older adults feel safe and comfortable living in their communities. This sense of security will assist them to live active and fulfilling lives as they age. ...
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