Senior Wellness Program
The Senior Supports Program offers direct services to immigrant, newcomer, and refugee seniors through our friendly visiting program and community education.
Friendly Visiting Program
Staff and volunteers are trained, carefully screened, and matched with a newcomer, immigrant, and/or refugee in the Hamilton community. client. One to two-hour friendly visits occurs on a regular weekly or biweekly basis. Activities may include conversation, playing cards, running errands with the senior client, walking, visiting sites, and much more.
Community Education Program for Seniors and Adults 18+
We are hosting a 6-week senior group program designed to help newcomer, immigrant, and refugee seniors and adults over 18+ learn and adapt to the changing technology of computers, virtual programs, and other needs. Additionally, 1-2 sessions will be dedicated to helping participants understand the signs of elder abuse and know how to prevent and address it effectively. Every 6 weeks this program will provide services to a new cohort of 8-10 participants. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, which can supplement their ESL learning.
