A call for all Canadian seniors!

Posted August 26, 2022

Parachute has received funding from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program to support a series of Community Conversations co-created with seniors, for seniors. 


 


About these Community Conversations


These Community Conversations are meant to create a virtual gathering space connecting seniors to share and address the issues that matter most to them when it comes to aging in place healthily and safely. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with other seniors across Canada, talk to an expert, learn about resources available to them and share their own experiences if they wish.


 


For more information about the series, visit www.parachute.ca/en/program/for-seniors-by-seniors-community-conversations/


 


What we need from you


We are hoping you can help spread the news, in your seniors’ networks and groups, of the first event and a short survey which will be used to inform the focus of future Community Conversations.


 


Event


Join the first in a series of Community Conversations on Wednesday, September 21st from 12-1:30pm (ET). The first session focuses on maintaining and building independence at home, wherever that is for you. Together, we’ll discuss home modifications and other considerations to make to ensure you are happy with where you are living now and in the future.


 


You can register here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcu2prDMrGtxjsJyD1aysMxUgVL17rZ4O


Be sure to register early. Space is limited to the first 100 people.


For Loop members: There is limited capacity for the event. Please only register if you are a senior yourself looking to participate. 


 


Survey


The topic of discussion for the first conversation has been set, but event organizers are looking for people 55 years or older to fill out a brief survey to inform the focus of future sessions. To find out more and fill out the survey go to:  https://parachutecanada.questionpro.com/CommunityConversationsSeniors


(French survey: https://parachutecanada.questionpro.com/ConversationsCommunautairesAines )


 


Save the dates


The next two community conversations are set to take place on October 19th and November 23rd , 2022 at noon (Eastern).