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Greater Victoria dialogue participant, Lynne Trace, was moved by a Finding Home™ dialogue session about the costs of not belonging and the overwhelming number of seniors who feel lonely. She, with input from other dialogue participants, wanted to move her new awareness into action, through reaching out to lonely or isolated seniors and assisting them with practical tools for making new friends. She decided that no one wants to be thought of as lonely or isolated so she needed to think of a creative approach that respects people’s sense of dignity. She came up with a wonderful flyer and seminar called Social Skills For Shy Seniors that offers practical tips on how to make and maintain new connections. Download her flyer HERE to learn more….

Lynn Trace (left) innovates Social Skills for Shy Seniors with input from other dialogue participants

Lynn Trace (left) innovates Social Skills for Shy Seniors with input from other dialogue participants


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Greater Victoria Seniors Dialogue – Home Matters

In July, a dedicated group of seniors from Vancouver Island gathered for a Finding Home™ seniors’ dialogue series hosted by Eldercare Foundation, Vancouver Island Health Authority and Saanich Parks and Recreation. Dialogue participants explored the meaning of home, making connection with others and life transitions. They decided to turn their new awareness into action and have started Conversation Cafes for seniors on topics such as staying healthy, transitions, housing and loneliness, throughout the Greater Victoria area. Their Conversation Cafes are held at restaurants, recreation and community centres, apartment buildings, and seniors’ residences. For more information contact: Elizabeth.McCarter@viha.ca

Conversation Cafes


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Greater Victoria Seniors Dialogue – Home Matters

Our first Finding Home™ seniors dialogue series on Elder Financial Abuse was with a multicultural seniors group. The dialogues were hosted by North Shore Neighbourhood House and John Braithwaite Community Centre. During the dialogues participants explored the meaning of home, ways family members can take advantage of seniors, and strategies to prevent elder financial abuse. Out of the dialogues they have started a phenomenal Victims To Champions Seniors Speakers Bureau and have already spoken at Seniors Day, North Shore Services To Seniors Coalition, North Shore police, City Council, and have several other speaking gigs lined up. In addition, they have created a flyer on ‘Tips on Personal Power’ for seniors and are currently working on a video project.

Applause for Champions Speakers on the North Side

Applause for Victims to Champions Speakers on the North Side

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