Supporting Healthy Aging through social inclusion and enhancing personal support networks of friends, neighbors, community.
SeniorConnexx assists aging adults to experience belonging and meaningful social connection while maintaining their independence at home. In addition, the communities they call home learn to know, appreciate, and serve the needs of aging adults.
Practical Kindness
Friendly wellness check ins/visits
Volunteers offer older adults experiencing isolation with social contact, compassion, and support. Whether it is a regular phone call to check in and connect or a short visit in their home, our volunteers are making a difference!
Light house keeping and simple meal prep
Our volunteers assist our clients in small tasks in and around their homes to maintain their independence. These small, meaningful chores make a huge difference in our clients lives!
Community Companionship partner
Our clients get to enjoy their communities with the help of our volunteers! Whether it is taking clients grocery shopping, assisting them in daily chores or a ride to social community events it is a great way to keep our clients connected and reduce social isolation!
Transportation
Essential Medical Appointments
Our clients have access to our volunteers who transport them to essential medical appointments. These appointments are critical to our clients maintaining connection with their medical teams to enhance their well being.
2023 – 39 Individuals received transportation to essential appointments
191 total drives
60% escorted
70% drives to Calgary for medical
25% in town for grocery and errands
5% to attend community events
Senior Cooking Class
Once a month we host a cooking class in our communities that brings our participants together to work with each other in preparing and enjoying a delicious meal. This time together provides our participants with social connections, learning new skills and techniques and overall joy. To learn more about this program to participate or volunteer, give us a call today!
Coffee Chat
Continuing our mission to reduce social isolation with our participants, we are pleased to offer a monthly coffee event in our communities. Keeping older adults socially engaged is an important aspect of their overall well-being. Whether it is sharing memories, discussing current events or small talk, participants enjoy this time with others and there are lots of smiles and laughs! To learn more about this program, give us a call today!
Diamond Valley Memory Cafe
Once a month in Black Diamond at the Griffith Center, we host an opportunity for people with memory loss and their caregivers to meet for mutual support. A warm and welcoming opportunity to connect with others in similar circumstances, in a safe and supportive environment. Activities & Events - optional participation; offered at some cafes (i.e. special guest presenters, movement-based activities, crafts, etc.).