Empowering Seniors helps identify risks and signs of frailty amongst seniors above 65 years of age who are at risk of frailty, and social isolation. The program creates tailored interventions & self-management plans in their support.
The program connects seniors with need-assessed local and virtual resources enabling them to remain independent in their own houses for as long as possible.
Program Goal:
To connect seniors to community programs, services and resources that will help them thrive, and remain connected and independent for as long as possible by:
Identifying frailty in individuals and increasing public awareness of the risks and early signs of frailty.
Creating tailored interventions and self-management plans.
Connecting to active, healthy lifestyle resources to live well and longer.
Socializing and learning through webinars, workshops and coaching calls.
Periodic check-ins and monitoring of progress.
What is frailty and being “at risk” about?
Frailty is a condition of reduced function, strength and health due to chronic disease, aging, inactivity, poor nutrition, loneliness, social isolation, and/or multiple medications.
Acute Frailty Syndrome may lead you to be at risk of:
Falls, delirium (or acute confusion) and ‘off legs’.
Critical hospital and care home admission.
Unfortunate death.
Social Prescribing Program connects seniors to:
- Physical activities
- Social fun opportunities
- Nutritional supports
- General information and resources
Benefits include:
- Reduced risks and signs of frailty
- Improved quality of life, social connectedness and well-being
- Enhanced long term physical and mental health outcomes
- Decreased need for acute care and prolonged hospital stays
- Helps individuals live independently in their homes while remaining in touch with their communities
In partnership with Better at Home Program and Family Dynamix.
