Brampton, ON – Nov. 15, 2017 – While many seniors enjoy being able to live independently, the holidays can be a difficult time for those who are unable to spend them with friends or loved ones. In fact, isolated seniors are at greater risk for depression, low self-esteem and developing other mental health issues.[1]
This is why the local Home Instead Senior Care® office serving Brampton, Caledon, Halton Hills and Woodbridge, is inviting members of the community to come together to bring some comfort and holiday cheer to area seniors through its Be a Santa to a Senior® program.
“Research suggests that feelings of loneliness can have a real effect on both mental and physical health. The holidays are a prime time for many people to feel lonely, and that may be especially true for seniors who cannot travel from their homes or have lost their support network,” said Brent Bechard of the Brampton Home Instead Senior Care office. “With Be a Santa to a Senior, we are able to bring them some comfort through a thoughtful gift that they might not otherwise receive, but, more importantly, by delivering them with a warm friendly face and kind words reminding them that their community cares about them.”
Providing gifts and companionship at a time when seniors may need it most, the program is made possible through the generous support of Brampton businesses, nonprofit organizations, retailers, numerous volunteers and members of the community. The local Home Instead Senior Care office has partnered with Alectra Inc., Micron Mold Masters, Peel Regional Police, and Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty Brokerage, Inc. to help with gift purchase, collection and distribution.
“We’re excited to get started collecting gifts and having meaningful interactions that can make a real impact on seniors’ quality of life this holiday season.” said Bechard. “We know there are a variety of gift initiatives out there, and are so grateful to have our partners and community come together to support this important cause that will bring some much-needed holiday spirit to many of our senior neighbours.”
For more information about the program, visit BeaSantatoaSenior.ca or call 905 463 0860.
Media Coverage
The Brampton Guardian included an article about the campaign Be a Santa to a Senior campaign. Visit The Brampton Guardian.
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ABOUT HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
Founded in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska, by Lori and Paul Hogan, the Home Instead Senior Care® network provides personalized care, support and education to help enhance the lives of aging adults and their families. Today, this network is the world's leading provider of in-home care services for seniors, with more than 1,000 independently owned and operated franchises that are estimated to annually provide more than 50 million hours of care throughout Canada and over 11 countries. Local Home Instead Senior Care offices employ approximately 65,000 CAREGivers&8480; worldwide who provide basic support services that enable seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. The Home Instead Senior Care network strives to partner with each client and his or her family members to help meet that individual’s needs. Services span the care continuum – from providing personal care to specialized Alzheimer’s care and hospice support. Also available are family caregiver education and support resources. At Home Instead Senior Care, it’s relationship before task, while striving to provide superior quality service.
[1] Government of Canada, Report on the Social Isolation of Seniors https://www.canada.ca/en/national-seniors-council/programs/publications-reports/2014/social-isolation-seniors/page05.html accessed Oct 27 2017
