Guelph, Ontario CANADA
PEER ADVOCATE SUPPORT
Caring and trained senior volunteers helping to connect other seniors to services
Are you or someone you know trying to find services to help you remain independent and healthy?
Do you or someone you know want to continue living at home as long as possible?
Do you have questions about the types of services that are available to help you remain living independently?
If so, contact the GWSA Community Support Services. Senior volunteers will provide a home visit to assist with locating and connecting you to the community supports available to meet your needs. The visit is a free service funded by the GWSA Community Support Services
Community Support Services is an exciting new initiative of the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association that assists seniors to successfully age in their own homes by connecting them with appropriate community resources through peer support. This is a not-for-profit service supporting wellness and healthy aging.
Contact us today to connect to our Support Services.
Phone: (519) 837-5696
email: pgage.gwsa@gmail.com
Services Include:
- Peer Advocate Support
- Caring, volunteers provide a home visit and assist with connecting seniors to community supports. A free GWSA Service
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Feeling Better Eat Well
- a wide variety of programs including: Diabetes Support Group, Nutritional Counseling, Food Tastings, Education, Information Displays and Garden Fresh Box. Costs vary -
Feeling Better Move Well
- offers:
In-home Exercise - weekly visits by trained volunteers provide gentle, progressive exercise.Group Exercise - beginner level fitness classes led by qualified volunteer instructors. Available in various locations in Guelph.
Costs vary. -
Seniors Offering Support
- a telephone support line and information service operated by a team of senior volunteers who listen and help with aging challenges and health concerns. A free GWSA service -
Outreach
- Enjoy a social outing to participate in wellness activities, meet new friends and have a hot meal. Drives to and from home are provided. Takes place at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre and Norfolk Street United Church. Fee $5.00
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Read these blogs and more (comments welcome!) at our Take Advantage of Your Seniority... here
faq (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q..."How does your service work?"
A..."GWSA provided peer advocates will work directly with seniors to help facilitate access to the necessary and correct health and community support services."