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Jacques Bertrand, directeur d’Aide aux aînés, discute de la campagne CISA – Contrez l’isolement social des aînés à l’émission Véro-Cité de la station Unique FM. Bonne écoute!

In line with HelpAge Canada’s recent national launch of the RISE campaign, the Swedish company Doro has  launched the Doro 824 Smartphone in Canada. Designed especially for seniors, it helps connect those who may be isolated from family and friends. The phone supports seniors who want to use the technological features of a smartphone but…

Sincere thanks to everyone who helped make HelpAge Canada’s first RISE SUNDAY a success, with participation from individuals and organizations from across Canada. The purpose of RISE Sunday, February 21, was to provide a solid introduction to an ongoing campaign that will run three times a year, each February, June and November. The goal is…

Listen to interview with Jacques Bertrand, Executive Director of HelpAge Canada on our RISE Campaign.

Listen to interview with Jacques Bertrand, Executive Director of HelpAge Canada on our RISE Campaign.

RISE Sunday, February 21, is part of a national awareness campaign called Reach Isolated Seniors Everywhere. The objective of the RISE campaign is to help Canadians of all ages, cultures and regions become aware of the impact of loneliness and social isolation on their older family members, friends and neighbours – and to take action.