NEWS RELEASE
New telephone-based program alleviates social isolation,
June 22, 2021 Langley, BC
– on July 6th, Langley Seniors in Action (LSA) will launch a new program – Seniors Centre Without Walls (SCWW). It’s a telephone-based program that will help older adults dealing with isolation, loneliness and boredom as they cope with restrictions imposed by the pandemic...
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SOCIAL ISOLATION SUMMIT REPORT
May 10, 2021, Langley, BC - In January, Langley Seniors in Action (LSA) hosted a summit on social isolation, with BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, as keynote speaker. Panelists included Debra Hauptman, CEO of Langley Lodge; Dr. Beverly Pitman, Senior Regional Community Development, United Way; and Shannon Woykin, Executive Director of Langley Meals on Wheels Services Society. This virtual summit involved 50 participants including 20+ seniors and representing 26 organizations, with the aim to explore social isolation and collectively identify practical solutions.... READ FULL REPORT
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Lawrie Ferguson from Collective Good Inc. talks to Paul Crump about his volunteer work and what people can do to help.
Below are links to some great stories about us.
- Oct 2020 Langley Advance Times Living 60+ Seniors Magazine
LSA is featured, not once but twice! Social Isolation & Seniors Connecting Seniors, p9 & Preventing and Ending Elder Abuse, p21.
Click here for your copy. - Langley Advance Times Article
Langley Group Rebrands But Remains Focused on Helping Local Seniors - Aldergrove Star Article
Langley’s new community network aims to help prevent adult abuse