Older Adults

Qmunity’s Generations program reflects an exciting and innovative approach to age specific service delivery, education, and community development. Some of the community activities offered for older adults include:

Support/Discussion Groups

Life Transitions – (Support group exploring various life transitions, such as grief, retirement, loss of physical mobility, etc)
Catching our Breath – (Support group for smoking cessation)
Chronically Queer – (Support/discussion group by the Generations Project and Education and Outreach, for LGTB people with chronic health conditions)

Social Activities

Over the Rainbow Social Club – (A bi-monthly social and games club)
Fruity Flick Fridays – (A free monthly movie night)
Twisted Cooks – (Monthly cooking group)

Educational Workshops

Representation Agreements
Benefits of Laughter
Memory and Ageing

Special Events

Honouring Our Elders – (Annual High Tea celebration for LGTB people 65+)
Dances
Intergenerational Activities – (Various intergenerational activities, such as bowling, in partnership with Qmunity’s Gab youth services)

Educational Workshops

In-service for Home Support Workers/Care Aid
Training for new professionals – Social Workers, Nurses, Care Aids
Health Care Professionals

Organizational Development

The Generations Project works with senior serving agencies to develop strategies and models for change that will meet needs in different settings, including:
Residential Care Facilities
Assisted Living
Seniors Centres