{"id":165,"date":"2022-04-24T16:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T22:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staidanssociety.ca\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2023-11-22T11:56:25","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T18:56:25","slug":"tips-to-prevent-social-isolation-and-loneliness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staidanssociety.ca\/blog\/tips-to-prevent-social-isolation-and-loneliness\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Prevent Social Isolation and Loneliness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Programs and services available to keep you connected. Seniors Programming<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk On<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk On takes place on the walking track at MacDonald Island Park on Tuesday and Thursdays at 9:30 am-10:30 am <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A seniors\u2019 centre from the comfort of your own home! Join in for a variety of interactive telephone-based social and health programming, free of charge. Provides opportunities to socialize, learn new skills and stay connected. New series of participant-selected topics every four months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calendar of events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Choose your program from the calendar
\u2022 Call toll free 1-855-703-8985 (5 minutes before the program start time)
\u2022 Dial meeting ID: 225-573-6467 #<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wood Buffalo Regional Library Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can now sign up for a temporary access membership with the Wood Buffalo Regional Library! Simply click on the link https:\/\/bit.ly\/2U2aMJo<\/a> (our online catalogue), click on Log In and select ‘Register’. Fill out the info, and you’re set! You’ll be given a barcode and you create your PIN. This is the information you’ll need to log in to the Online Resources, such as hoopla and OverDrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you see the page that you have successfully signed up, click on the home button next to the search fields to ensure you have a smooth user experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can access the Online Resources through the Online Catalogue or on http:\/\/wbrl.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Text4Hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Text4Home_program <\/a> Text4Hope sends subscribers text messages of support in the hope of easing stress or anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Albertans can text  COVID19Hope<\/strong> to 393939<\/strong> to subscribe, and they\u2019ll receive daily text messages on how to focus on healthy thinking or suggested actions to help them manage their mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other ideas to keep busy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n