On May 26, the Quadra-Granville Seniors Group and the South Granville Seniors’ Centre are co-hosting a free forum on social isolation and loneliness among seniors. These issues have been identified as major concerns in our society causing significant negative effects on physical health, mental well-being, and the healthcare system. This forum intends to further the dialogue on these important topics by bringing together all elements of our community.
To start the forum, Eddy Elmer, a member of the Seniors’ Advisory Committee and a PhD student in gerontology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, will speak about his research on social isolation and loneliness. Reference will be made to his newly-released report on these issues, including recommendations which could be implemented by government, service providers, and individual citizens to help prevent or reduce social isolation and loneliness among seniors.
Representatives of the federal, provincial, and local governments have been invited to attend and will comment on Eddy’s report and share their thoughts on these issues. After the presentations, audience members will be able to break out into small groups to discuss their views and brainstorm strategies to reduce and prevent isolation and loneliness.
Please join us and be part of the conversation!
Date and Location:
Saturday, May 26, 2018, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Holy Trinity Church
2nd floor Auditorium
1440 W 12th Ave, Vancouver
(Right beside South Granville Seniors’ Centre)
Please register online so we can keep track of how many people will be attending: http://quadragranvilleseniors.ca/register/
Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided. Donations will be accepted to help cover costs.
