[Article] City arranges low-impact sports for its senior citizens
This article describes a lively event at the Northern Community Centre where seniors from Great Northern Retirement Home engage in adaptive sports activities. This event was organized by the City of Sault Ste. Marie, as a trial run for future programming for seniors across the community. Participants enjoy various low-impact sports, fostering social connections and physical activity. Additionally, it highlights a social prescribing program to address isolation and mental health concerns among seniors. The event received positive feedback from participants and enthusiastic involvement from community members. Click HERE to read the full article.
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By
Nadine Robinson
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Published
Apr 10, 2024
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Subject Area
- Age-friendly Communities
- General Health and Wellness
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
- Seniors’ Planning & Action Tables/Committees
- Non-profit / Charitable sector
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Audience
- Academics
- Funders
- Government (Politicians, Policy Makers) and Health Authorities
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
- Government
- Health Authorities
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Category
- Best Practices
- CBSS Supports & Services
- Impact Stories
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