30 % of the 600,000 people aged 75 and over in Quebec are likely to suffer from social isolation [1] in the coming years. Making a concrete difference when dealing with a situation of this magnitude requires constant commitment. It requires coordinating and mobilizing all available resources to act effectively. It also means alerting public opinion … Continued

Multiple studies now show the adverse effects of isolation on the psychological and physical well-being of seniors, as well as their life expectancy. Studies show that loneliness and social isolation can affect longevity as significantly as a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and smoking. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development, started in 1939, shows that … Continued

Social isolation among seniors is everyone’s concern. We all have elderly family members, friends, neighbors, people we may see every day or rarely, who may be suffering from loneliness without us even being aware of it. It is important to talk to seniors, engage with them, help them accomplish difficult tasks or simply share a … Continued