Sheridan Centre for Elder Research
Sheridan College, 1430 Trafalgar Road L6H 2L1 Oakville, ON, Canada

The symptoms of a cold, the flu and #COVID19 can be similar. If you’re sick, stay at home and use the Provincial online self-assessment tool to determine if you need to get tested for #COVID19. Learn more: halton.ca/COVID19.

Click the link for a list of Mental Health Support Lines across Canada. A caring voice can be just a phone call away. #seniorsmentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport https://ccsmh.ca//Mental-Health-Support-Lines-for-Seniors-

Are you working in recreation and leisure in a retirement or long-term care home? A research team from The Sheridan Centre for Elder Research and the University of Waterloo Schlegel Research Institute for Aging wants to find out how you are doing, and what has changed in your role during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YH3CLGL

Research Chairs Carrie McAiney and Jen Boger want to hear about the experience of older adults living with #dementia and their care partners during #COVID19. Visit our website and complete the survey: http://ow.ly/kGPc50CDay8

#CanadaRemembers-Today is Remembrance Day in Canada. How will you remember those who have served and died for our country? http://ow.ly/MChz50CcDGb Today is a ...special time to stop and remember those who have served and died for our country over the years. The nation pauses at 11:00 am for two solemn minutes of silence to honour them. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Are you going to take part in a virtual or in-person ceremony today? Pictured is a sentry standing guard at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Armed Forces in Ottawa on a cold, wet Remembrance Day in 2013. Photo: Department of National Defence See more

#FactFriday-Sunday, November 8th is Indigenous Veterans Day. Watch our Remembrance Moments Indigenous Veterans video to learn more about their long traditio...n of service. The story of Indigenous people volunteering to serve in Canada’s military over the years is a long and proud one. Explore the Veterans Affairs Canada website this Veterans’ Week to learn more about the remarkable First Nations, Métis and Inuit men and women who have put their lives on the line in the cause of peace and freedom. #CanadaRemembers See more

Friday Nov 27th at 11AM: Online workshop on Mealtime Challenges Join us as we explore the challenges of buying groceries, preparing healthy meals, and eating out, and discuss helpful strategies! Register now: https://alzheimersociety.zoom.us//tJwpdOypqDwrEtTCeMt_T6rH

As the #COVID19 #vaccine roll-outs are announced there are, naturally, a lot of questions. Check out our #vaccination FAQ sheet and watch our webinars here: https://www.cfn-nce.ca/webinars/ to learn from the experts and understand how vaccines can help older adults #AVOIDFrailty.

A couple of weeks ago, the federal government issued an appeal, urging all seniors to file their 2019 Tax Returns if they have not already done so. If not, they risk seeing their GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) payments interrupted in January. More than 30% of Canadian older adults 65+ receive or are eligible for GIS payments, on top of their OAS pensions. But as of last month thousands had not yet filed their tax returns, which provide the information essential for calculating and paying their benefits. In the case of senior couples, both partners must file, since it is their combined income that determines their GIS benefits.

Effective November 2, all visitor services are suspended at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial sites in France. T...he safety of our visitors and employees remains our priority. We will continue to monitor updates from Canadian and French authorities. Please check back for updates at http://ow.ly/j9yX50C9slI. #CanadaRemembers See more

Carer-employees, also known as worker-carers, are labour force participants that simultaneously take on an unpaid caring role for someone in need. Check out this important resource on how to become a carer-friendly workplace. https://ghw.mcmaster.ca//Quick-Start-Implementation-Guide-

Scammers like to create a sense of (fake) emergency to pressure you into doing something immediately. Don't panic and #TrustYourGut. Take your time, hang up/close your computer and ask someone you trust what they think. #BeASavvySenior #FLM2020

Seeking older adults age 60-75 to take part in an online survey to better understand the usage of mobile phones and expectations. To take part or learn more about the survey: https://bit.ly/3mwZ9W3

Check out the Silver Scenes inaugural film festival 2020, celebrating the older adult, in all their complexity. All Silver Screen events will include moderated discussions with audience participation. Register at https://silverscenes.org/festival-schedule

If you’re experiencing #COVID19 symptoms or have been diagnosed with COVID-19, you must self-isolate for 10 days, unless directed by Public Health. To learn more about keeping others safe, visit halton.ca/COVID19.

The Province has recently announced additional pharmacy locations offering #COVID19 testing, including three new locations in #HaltonON. Please note that pharma...cies offer testing by appointment only to individuals without symptoms that meet the provincial testing criteria. Local hospitals, pharmacies and the Province continue to be responsible for #COVID19 testing and the situation continues to evolve. For updated information on the latest testing criteria and for a complete list of locations, visit covid-19.ontario.ca. See more

Free online event to better understand Medical Assistance in Dying November 12. Registration required at https://bit.ly/3jQnrtk

TelePALS provides free over the phone discussion, social and learning programs for adults. Participants can join in Chat Groups, Listen and Learn, Game Shows, Ask the Expert or Listen for Enjoyment programs. Check it out at: https://bit.ly/34lySCD

Today, October 1, in honour of International Day of Older Persons, the Sheridan Centre for Elder Research is hosting, in partnership with Peel Senior Link and Indus Community Services, an online panel discussion focussing on issues currently impacting service provision in support of older adults in our communities.

Still time to sign up for the free, informative discussion on October 1, about issues currently impacting service provision in support of older adults in our communities. You can register for this event here: https://bit.ly/2DY5l92

We’re so proud and inspired by the work of our community to enhance the quality of life for older adults through the arts. Thanks to everyone who helped to make our inaugural day a big success! #ArtsandAgingCA

Another innovative arts project underway at the Centre for Elder Research. #SheridanHelps #ArtsandAgingCA

The Centre for Elder Research was delighted to host a successful intergenerational Art Hive earlier this year! To learn more about Art Hives check out the Sheridan Art Hive Initiative at https://bit.ly/3j6DanW #ArtsandAgingCA

An exciting Sheridan Scholarship, Research and Creative Activities Growth Grant collaboration between Sheridan professor Elaine Brodie, Centre for Elder Research researcher Kate Dupuis and Baycrest Health Sciences. #ArtsandAgingCA

We are proud to be part of the social media event Arts and Aging Day Canada! The purpose of this event is to promote arts programming for seniors in Canada, and... to connect older adults and organizations who take part in arts programming. This event is hosted by Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and the Sheridan Centre for Elder Research. #ArtsandAgingCA A special thanks to our donors for supporting Art Therapy McCormick Home Tanya Cherrey-Pol

Love this opportunity to participate in a free online training session in art interpretation as part of the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery Seniors Supporting Seniors program. Register at: https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info?id=368&reset=1

Exciting to hear about The Haldimand Abilities Centre's commitment to the arts as a way to enhance older adults well-being!

Thanks so much for sharing this virtual opportunity!