Ottawa Public Library is delighted to announce the launch of Aging Well Together at the Library: Wellness Fridays programs, offered by the Library in partnership with City of Ottawa and funded by the City of Ottawa Older Adult Plan. The Wellness Fridays programs are free. They start this June for Seniors Month and will continue…
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Elder Abuse Unit is concerned that seniors continue to be at risk of ongoing isolation during the pandemic. Although physical distancing is key to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we encourage people to maintain open communication (e.g. phone or video calls, and emails, etc.) with older family members, friends and neighbours. We…
The Olde Forge RISE Program (Reaching Isolated Seniors with Electronics) is a complete suite of virtual programs dedicated to supporting the needs and interests of seniors in our community. Their programs help participants stay connected and can improve their physical, emotional and mental health by providing access to a variety of interactive virtual activities offered…
Meals on Wheels Ottawa are working diligently to ensure the continuity of their service to provide nutritious meals and a caring contact to seniors and adults with disabilities to help them remain healthy and independent in their own homes. With the ongoing pandemic, their support service has become even more essential for their clients, many who live alone and have become more isolated…
The Olde Forge Community Resource Centre is a non-profit charitable organization in the west-end of Ottawa. They offer quality programs and services to seniors and adults with disabilities living in their own homes. They support and encourage independence and community involvement. If you can please DONATE. Medical Transportation Seniors can call the Olde Forge and…
Need help clearing your driveway and/or walkway during the winter? The Snow Go Program can help you! This program is divided into two parts to match your individual needs to the appropriate service. The two programs are as follows: The Snow Go Program provides a matching service for seniors and people with disabilities looking to hire an individual or…
The Ontario government is launching the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program in five communities across the province. This program will help seniors on long-term care waitlists stay safe in the comfort of their own homes and communities for longer. This new long-term care focused community paramedicine program will leverage the skills of paramedicine practitioners…
Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) has released a report and infographic on home takeovers and the groundbreaking work in Ottawa to address and prevent them. A home takeover happens when someone stays over in a home and refuses to leave. It often starts innocently when someone invites a friend or family member into their home. When…
Ottawa Public Health states that the risk of serious illness from COVID-19 increases progressively with age, particularly beyond 50 years of age. In Ottawa, 90% of persons who died from COVID-19 were 70 years of age or older; however, an increasing number of people needed hospitalizations and intensive care above the age of 50 years.…