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Connection Tips

With the focus of Loneliness Awareness Week being seniors, the goal is to get all Canadians to take at least one of the following actions to get seniors connected.

Say Hello

Say hello to a senior at the coffee shop, in a lineup at a store, up the street, in an elevator or any place where a senior will feel safe to connect.

Have a Drink / Meal

Take a senior that you know for a coffee or meal.

Take a Walk

Take a senior for a walk outside in nature, around the block or in the garden.

Hobby or Activity

Participate in the shared experience of a hobby or activity that a senior would enjoy doing with you.

Use Technology

Use digital technology or the phone to make connections if the time or geography makes an in-person connection impossible.