This month marks Seniors’
Month, a time when our senior citizens are celebrated all across the
nation. Each June, senior men and women are honoured and recognized in a wide
variety of ways in different locations. June is a time for all of us to
recognize seniors and their prominent influence on our nation, their
communities, their families, and other individuals around them.
We can all help the seniors in our lives by
providing them with the right information at the right time. Older
adults still prefer to get their information through face-to-face contact,
newspapers, and television. One barrier
to acquiring timely information is the lack of awareness of available resources
and confusion as to whom the senior should contact for assistance. As more and more resources move to a digital format, some seniors
risk being left behind due to their hesitance in learning about and use
computers. However, as more seniors
become computer savvy, this barrier will soon disappear. Many government websites have helpful
information; for example the OntarioSeniors’ Secretariat is a great site to visit.
The information needs
of seniors haven’t changed very much in the last 20 years. They seek
information that can affect their day to day living such as topics of finance,
health, leisure activities and retirement living options.
Throughout the month of June, please join Delmanor Seniors
Communities in recognizing our seniors whether formally or informally.
Brought to you by your LivingWell Coaches.
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