Posts under Tag: seniors
Seniors Helping to Spread the Word about 211

Earlier this year, 211 Central East Region was the recipient of a grant from the New Horizons for Seniors Program, an initiative of the federal government. The money from the grant is being used for a creative new initiative, Connecting Seniors in Muskoka, that gets seniors to spread the word about 211 in their community – not only to seniors, [...]

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Share our Public Service Announcement: Help your family and friends find the support they need

We are asking for your help to share the good news that 211 is here for many Ontario residents. Dialing 2-1-1 makes finding services simple. We know finding the right social services in your community is difficult, 211 is here to help. How can you share this good news with those who might need it? New Promo Video! TV PSA [...]

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Navigating the complex realm of care for seniors in Ontario
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by Jen Crespi In a heartrending story published by the Toronto Star in February, health reporter Theresa Boyle described the plight of a woman who was struggling to find appropriate care for her elderly mother. Although the elderly woman – frail, 82 and speaking limited English – was ready to be discharged from hospital after treatment for a serious fall, [...]

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