Island Breeze Seniors Day Program
4460 -14th Avenue L3R 1H1 Markham, ON, Canada

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has introduced measures to support seniors. They invested $1.3 billion in a one-time special payment through the Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit in April. More than 4 million seniors benefited from this top-up, which gave an average of $375 for single seniors and $510 for senior couples. They also invested in community organizations that provide practical services to Canadian seniors, including the delivery of groceries and medications. Government of Canada, August 2,2020

Can't wait for our seniors program to resume. COVID had left our seniors so isolated and depressed. Especially, those who has no family.

If you are looking for local resources to support you or your care recipient, during this pandemic please contact the Ontario Caregiver Helpline at 1.833.416.2273 or access the live chat on this site. A Community Resource Specialist will help you find what is available in your area. If you need medical advice, please contact Telehealth Ontario at 1.866.797.0000

June is Seniors' month in Ontario. This year's theme is stay safe, stay in touch. It is a time when we recognize the contributions that older adults have made in communities across our province. Given current circumstances, we are focusing on engaging and bringing together seniors virtually, rather than in person. Ontario.ca

Seniors program cancelled until further notice.

In 2014, over 6 million Canadians were aged 65 or older, representing 15.6 percent of Canada's population. By 2030in less than two decadesseniors will number over 9.5 million and make up 23 percent of Canadians.Mar 25, 2019

A society that does not value its older people denies its roots and endangers its future. Let us strive to enhance their capacity to support themselves for as long as possible and, when they cannot do so anymore, to care for them. Nelson Mandela

Elder financial abuse is a type of elder abuse in which misappropriation of financial resources or abusive use of financial control, in the context of a relationship where there is an expectation of trust, causes harm to an older person.

Social interaction for seniors is probably one of the true and tried and tested things that maintains people's cognitive and functional levels in the home. Across all cultures, lifestyles, and backgrounds, older adults want to remain in the community. They want to stay in their homes and they want to be surrounded by their friends and family. Social engagement is one of the most important aspects of growing older.

Painted by one of the seniors at Our evening program.

What is elder abuse? Elder abuse includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. Perpetrators include children, other family members, and spousesas well as staff at nursing homes, assisted living, and other facilities.