Senior Centre Without Walls (SCWW) is offered by A&O: Support Services for Older Adults, a Manitoban non-profit organization. SCWW provides free educational and recreational resources for adults 55+ living anywhere in Manitoba. The "Without Walls" model of the SCWW program removes the barriers of transportation and mobility for older adults across Manitoba by delivering interactive social programming over the telephone. SCWW programs include presentation series, health and we

“There is an alchemy, something incredible, that happens when two people connect and someone knows that they are not alone.” 'The Friendly Calls program matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly to check in, provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services.' [From Canadian Red Cross website .] Targeting Isolation had t

Prevent Elder Abuse in Manitoba (PEAM) is a Manitoba-based organization providing information and resources on elder abuse. PEAM networks with many different community organizations to help prevent elder abuse. PEAM provides education on elder abuse and facilitates conversations on the topic to reduce the stigma that people can feel if they are victims of abuse. Visit PEAM website here to learn more or request a presentation. Targeting Isolation in Manitoba (TIMA) spoke wi

The Targeting Isolation Project spoke with the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba to learn more about their "Tea and Tales" program and the impact it has had on older adults across the province.

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"The toughest thing for a lot of people is...getting involved. Walking into a room where you don’t know anybody can be very difficult."

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