Success Story #9 – Mrs. Doyle*
Find out why Mrs. Doyle* called her Community Connector “a gem of a friend and help mate” when she was dealing with both the death of her spouse and a health crisis of her own in our latest success story.
Social isolation is a growing problem among seniors in Canada. The Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario is undertaking a ground-breaking project to help understand and address that trend.
The project will link community partners and stakeholders – including older people themselves – in a participatory research initiative aimed at understanding, addressing, and reducing social isolation among seniors in the Greater Hamilton area. The aims of the project are as follows:
This project is being supported by the McMaster Institute for Healthier Environments.
The Hamilton Seniors Isolation Impact Plan (HSIIP) focuses on low-income seniors in the Greater Hamilton area. This is an at-risk group of individuals in our city who may be especially vulnerable to becoming socially isolated. We will identify emerging trends, share knowledge, and build capacity through partnerships with community, students, and seniors.
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Find out why Mrs. Doyle* called her Community Connector “a gem of a friend and help mate” when she was dealing with both the death of her spouse and a health crisis of her own in our latest success story.
When Mrs. Will* found it hard to navigate her surroundings due to vision loss, Wesley Urban Ministries referred her to a Peer Connector who helped set her up with local activities. Read Mrs. Will* success story to find out how the Connector program worked for her.
Even people who want to become more active in their communities can face barriers that contribute to isolation. Read Ms. M’s* story of how the Peer Connector Program helped her build friendships and a schedule of activities.