We take care of our seniors

What is this?

Volunteers meet in their municipality from time to time to discuss and coordinate the needs of seniors, and to plan and organize activities.

Volunteers make friendly calls and visits, help with mail and errands. Some groups organize community meals, offer greeting cards and special little treats to make a positive impact and presence in the lives of our seniors.

Who is this for?

• People who have a little time to give
• People who like to work with seniors
• People who like to work as part of a team

What is this?

This service consists of calling an elderly person regularly, based on a predetermined schedule. The call is to make contact with the senior, make sure they are well, help alleviate loneliness and remind them that life still has beautiful moments to offer.

This service is offered free of charge and subject to the availability of volunteers.

Who is this for?

• People aged 65 and over*
• Personne en perte d’autonomie;
• Personne vivant difficilement l’isolement et la solitude;
• Personne ayant peu de contacts avec l’extérieur, peu de visites;
• Personne ayant peu d’occasions de sortir à cause d’une mobilité réduite
  
  *The age eligibility may vary in some municipalities at the discretion of local volunteers

What is this?

Community meals, served in a friendly atmosphere, allow you to share a good meal in good company. It’s always nice to be able to get together!

There is usually a cost for the meal. The cost and frequency vary by municipality.

Who is this for?

• *People aged 65 and over*
• The age eligibility may vary in some municipalities at the discretion of local volunteers

What is this?

We know that being a caregiver is not always easy. This is why we have set up support groups.
The members of the group benefit from this privileged time to discuss, laugh, cry and vent their emotions with other people who are also going through similar situations.

If you are a caregiver and want to join a group, contact us!

Being a caregiver means:

• Supporting elderly parents or a spouse
• You live with an elderly parent or a spouse in your care
• You regularly visit an elderly relative
• You bring them comfort, warmth, technical and other support (errands, listening, phone calls, accompaniment, etc)
• You care about their well-being, however, you may…

- Feel guilty for not being able to do more
- Feel alone with this responsibility
- No longer have time for your social life
- Feel tired-tired or angry

What is this?

“Virtual Meetup Cafés” allow you to interact with others from the comfort of your home via the Internet. A whole community is being created. Different themes are discussed.

Would you like to participate but not sure how to proceed? Contact us, we can help you!

Prerequisites: Must have Internet access and computer equipment or smart phone/mobile device (with Internet access).

Who is this for?

• People who are interested in getting to know other people and discussing different topics
• People with Internet access