Social Isolation & Aging - What It Is & Why It Matters

10/11/2017 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM ET

Admission

  • Free  -  Members
  • $5.00  -  Non-Members of COA

Location

Council n Aging of Ottawa
1247 Kilborn Place
Ot, ON
Canada
Room Number: Cafeteria

Description

 

Join us for an interactive panel discussion and workshop, with seasoned professionals Marjorie Milloy, Stephanie Piovesan, and Judy Bedell, in which participants are asked to consider their own social connectedness and learn ways in which to boost community engagement from all angles.  You will learn:

  • How to recognize social isolation
  • How it happens
  • What you can do about it
  • The costs of social isolation
  • Why a community response is crucial