HelpAge Canada has a wide range of resources for senior citizens. They include free publications such as newsletter and briefs, data on global ageing and social pension, films and photographs. You’ll find all our resources in this section.
COVID-19 Government of Canada Web Page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html (EN)
https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/maladies/maladie-coronavirus-covid-19.html (FR)
Patterns for making face masks
http://www.fabricpatch.net/face-masks-for-covid-19-relief.htm
Mental Health Commission of Canada:
https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/external-covid-19-resources (EN)
https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/Francais/ressources-externes-covid-19 (FR)
In a time of physical distancing, connecting socially across generations is more important than ever. MIT’s AgeLab offers ways to maintain conversations between younger and older adults. http://news.mit.edu/2020/connecting-across-generations-during-a-time-of-social-distancing-0331
COVID-19 Now We All Know What It’s Like To Be Old & Alone
https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephcoughlin/2020/03/18/in-covid-19-age-were-all-getting-a-taste-of-social-isolation-many-older-adults-experience-daily/#24c6b44d1e7b
Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
It contains up-to-date information about senior centre operations and closures, services for seniors, and activities that seniors can do from home when social distancing. https://www.seniorscouncil.net/covid-19
Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
Ukraine
India
https://www.who.int/southeastasia/outbreaks-and-emergencies/novel-coronavirus-2019
Sri Lanka
https://www.who.int/southeastasia/outbreaks-and-emergencies/novel-coronavirus-2019
https://www.who.int/srilanka/news/detail/02-02-2020-information-on-novel-coronavirus
Kenya
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Jamaica
https://jis.gov.jm/jamaica-and-the-coronavirus/
https://www.moh.gov.jm/edu-resources/learn-about-the-coronaviruses/
https://www.paho.org/en/topics/coronavirus-infections/coronavirus-disease-covid-19
Dominica
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic
https://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?lang=en
https://www.paho.org/en/topics/coronavirus-infections/coronavirus-disease-covid-19
Haiti
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
https://www.paho.org/en/topics/coronavirus-infections/coronavirus-disease-covid-19
Around the world
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Social isolation and loneliness are major social, health and quality of life issues for older people. Over time, their mental and physical health deteriorate, sometimes to the point where they become “invisible”. But it doesn’t have to be that way… RISE is an initiative to help you identify the risks… and the possible actions to take. Feel free to download this poster and engage with your community in helping identify and support seniors at risk.
Social isolation can stem from the reduction of a senior's social participation or social contact, which may cause loneliness or other emotional distress.
Canadian population over 65 years: 5 million, 15.3% (2011)
HelpAge’s films give a voice to older people and bring the issues facing them to life.
Global Age Watch has the most up to date, internationally comparable statistics on population ageing and life expectancy.
Click here to view HelpAge International Global age watch page.
14 Things No One Tells You About Aging
They’re called the golden years for a reason. Getting older has its perks...
https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-aging-surprises
10 Best Things About Growing Old
Like all phases of life, our senior years can come with their challenges. However, the difficult and unpleasant aspects of aging should not overshadow all the wonderful parts of growing old.
https://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/best-things-about-growing-old-9-4-13/