Seniors Independence Initiative

The following are some of the programs the Canadian Multicultural Centre Seniors Independence Initiative Offers:

  1. Seniors Day Services
    A weekly Seniors Respite Care at our facility for older adults who need care for working caregivers.
  2.  Annual Seniors Picnic
    We invite Seniors from our community to participate in a summer picnic every year. We provide entertainment and games.
  3.  Caregiving
    Our Seniors Independence Initiative provides direct support for people having difficulty with activities of daily living (ADLs): walking, dressing, getting to/from bed, going shopping, and preparing meals.
  4.  Children of Seniors
    We provide support, networking opportunities, and resource information for adult children of aging parents.
  5. Companion Services: Seniors escort other Seniors for visits to the doctor, dentist, pharmacy, grocery store, etc., helping them along the way.
  6.  Exercise and Fitness Classes
    Seniors participate in “low impact” aerobics class, “Body Recall,” or some other form of exercise designed for older adults.
  7.  Field Trips
    Seniors take educational and informational, recreational, mission study, or work mission trips.
  8.  Game Day
    Monthly, we hold a game day for Seniors (include games that involve mental stimulation).
  9.  Helping Hands
    Our Senior volunteers maintain our community food and clothing pantry.
  10.  Home Maintenance and Minor Repair
    Seniors with skills help others by painting, changing light bulbs, mowing lawns, home chores, carpentry, etc.
  11.  Homebound Motivational Class
    Homebound Seniors participate in motivational classes and emotional enrichment workshops by use of a Speaker Phone, Handheld Device or Television.
  12.  Intergenerational Retreat
    We invite Seniors and the Youth to participate in our annual Intergenerational retreat together. Plan for games, meals, and sharing.