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Getting informed to take action on social isolation among the elderly
Welcome to the resources section, created for you. Here, you will find support materials and tools to promote solidarity and active aging, and to strengthen relationships with the elderly people around you.
Because living and aging together involves everyone, both young and old.
Articles
Over the years, Little Brothers has accumulated a wealth of information about the realities of Québec’s elderly. We share it with you in this series of articles on social isolation and its causes.
Fact Sheets
Start by reading the introductory sheets (What is a practical sheet?, Being a volunteer and Being a caregiver) and then download the series of 20 sheets on complementary subjects.
These sheets were developed in collaboration with the Réseau de l’action bénévole du Québec (RABQ) for the purpose of providing support to anyone accompanying a senior in Québec. Various topics are covered: support in transitions, complex health problems, referral, self-care for better support, and relational tips.
You have the power to act against the isolation of seniors
Here are some flyers to help you look for volunteers in your area, or recruit volunteers from your friends and family.
Resources
Accompanying isolated seniors according to their needs
These resources can inspire and equip you in your work with seniors who may or may not have complex health problems. These sheets also contain useful references for volunteers who wish to revitalize and enrich their relationships with their Great Friends.
(Documents are in French only)
- Issues related to housing
- Language disorders
- Crisis and disorganization
- Anxiety and agitation
- Delusional ideas
- Depression and profound sadness
- Institutional living environments
- Neglect and personal hygiene
- Distrust and trust
- Dissatisfaction and continuous criticism
- Sexual disinhibition
Additional resources
Trusted sources, emergency referrals, websites, links to specialized resources on the topic of social isolation and seniors.
- Guide des programmes et services (2024 edition) by the Government of Quebec
- Guide Aînés et consommation : des droits à faire valoir (2024 edition) by the Government of Quebec
- Éducaloi, Seniors: A Short Guide by the Government of Quebec
Au fil du temps: an initiative of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec (OPQ) to better understand brain aging and promote benevolence among seniors.
- Portrait des personnes aînées au Québec by the Quebec Statistics Institute (May 2023)
- Portrait démographique des aînés du Québec par INSPQ by the Center of Expertise and Reference in Public Health
- Réduire la sédentarité : une nouvelle cible d’action en promotion de la santé by the Center of Expertise and Reference in Public Health
- Better support and communicate with a person around us who is thinking about suicide by the Association québécoise de prévention du suicide and suicide.ca portal.
- Communicating with people with neurodegenerative disease by the Société Alzheimer du Canada
- Conference by Sébastien Grenier, psychologist and professor at the Université de Montréal and researcher at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal on anxiety and depression in seniors
- Self-training capsules by the Office des personnes handicapées du Québec:
- Series of capsules on hearing and communication in seniors by the Laboratoire en audition et vieillissement du Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal
- Suicide Prevention 1-866-277-3553
- Info-santé and Info-social 811
- Québec Coronavirus Line 1-877-644-4545
- Crisis line 1-877-700-2433 or 1-855-365-4463
- 211 and 311 telephone services are also helpful for referring citizens to community, public, and parapublic resources for seniors.
- 711 can be used for people with hearing or speech problems.
Need help?
Seniors who are being abused or who want information can contact the Ligne Ligne Aide Abus Aînés au 1 888 489-2287.
For life-saving emergency services: police, fire and ambulance, dial 911.
Organization’s Policies
Respecting the privacy of staff, volunteers, donors, and the seniors we serve is essential for Little Brothers. See our policies on this subject.
Reports and Publications
Consult the organization’s official documents such as the activity report, the organizational strategic plan, the financial statements, and others.
