Seniors Program

Having in view the growing mental health issues among seniors in the society, Helping Health International(HHI) and South Asian Canadian Health and Social Services(SACHSS) decided to partner together to launch a Seniors Recreation Program in the Region of Peel. This is going to be a model program with a hope that it soon can be launched across the country and internationally as well.

Purpose of Senior Recreation Program(SRP) is to provide opportunities for healthy activities to seniors where they can enjoy physical, social activities and have the possibilities of contributing knowledge, skills and experience… for the well being of the society as well.

Possible outcomes

• Healthy physical activities
• Opportunities for utilizing knowledge and life experience (importance of being)
• More free time for the families of the seniors
• Employment Opportunities
• Volunteer opportunities for young students and seniors as well
• Social interaction
• Social harmony
• Reduced visits to doctors and hospitals
• Reduced medications
• Reduced weather impact on mental and physical health of the seniors

Referrals:

• We can also accept referrals from the physicians, psychiatrists, families, and social workers