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Outreach – July 2019
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Jun
Step Up To Elder Abuse – We need your input!
Greetings from Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations! We are implementing a new project called “Step Up To Elder Abuse”. There are 7 workshops which will deliver knowledge on 7 different types of elder abuse. You will learn how to identify inappropriate behaviors and stop them as well as risk factors that increase risk of […]
19
Jun
Federal parties should use election as chance to revisit seniors’ benefits
*This OPED piece in The Hill Times is written by Ghazy Mujahid, Board Member of Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations With the changing balance between working-age Canadians and seniors, it should be obvious that the current coverage and level of benefits cannot be sustained without overburdening the taxpayer. With the 2019 federal election round the corner, […]
12
Jun
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Notice of Annual General Meeting on June 25, 2019 for Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations at North York Memorial Community Hall (Burgundy Room A) – 5110 Yonge Street, North York, ON M2N 5W4 Join us at 10:00 am on Tuesday June 25, 2019 for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) as per the notice below. Following the order […]
12
Jun
Volunteers Needed!
Do you have a good knowledge of elder abuse? Are you interested in engaging older people in the community to help educate and inform them? We are seeking volunteers to steer the implementation of a new project ‘Step Up To Elder Abuse’ and to plan and implement the ‘Step Up To Elder Abuse’ conference. Volunteers […]
10
Jun
Five Tips To Help You Age Well
In the Empowering Aging Canadian’s campaign, OSSCO submitted an article about programs and workshops that give older people experiences that increase their knowledge while giving them new social engagement opportunities. As we age, various events affect our social interactions and connections. Living on a pension with decreasing savings may limit social outings. Loss of driver’s […]
07
Jun
Consultation Survey on Ontario’s Seniors Strategy
Ontario’s government is putting seniors first by engaging with the public on the development of a government-wide seniors strategy, first announced in the 2019 Ontario budget. The feedback gathered will help develop a new strategy which respects Ontario’s aging population, while growing jobs and economy. Take the survey to help inform the government on ways […]
07
Jun
CPAs teaching retirees about money during Senior Month in June
For Seniors Month in June, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is offering free financial literacy sessions specifically designed for seniors in communities across Canada. This program offers free and unbiased financial education sessions and draws upon the knowledge of more than 6, 000 CPA volunteers. Topics include: Managing your finances in retirement […]
06
Jun
Mentorship and the Value of a Multigenerational Workforce
In a recent survey, AARP Research has found “7 in 10 workers say they like working with generations other than their own, and the majority agree that both younger and older workers bring a set of positive benefits that enhance the workplace environment”. A multigenerational workforce allows the opportunity for older workers to share their […]
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