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The Guelph-Wellington #GatekeeperProject educates local community members to be change-makers by helping to identify vulnerable and at-risk older adults.

Guelph-Wellington, Ontario
Joined June 2017
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Feeling like a proud #Guelphite hearing @manon_germain present on @GWGatekeeper & #AgeFriendlyGuelph at #ifaTO2018 Keeping vulnerable seniors safe, one gatekeeper at a time. – at Toronto, Ontario
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Those who feel younger than their age show less brain aging ctvnews.ca/health/those-who-… @CTVNews #aging #study #brain
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When there is a #heatwarning, @WDGPublicHealth advises you to: Drink lots of water; stay out of the sun; limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours; and Stay in air-conditioned places.
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Here comes the heat! @environmentca issues #heat warning for #Guelph and area that starts tomorrow, June 29. ow.ly/J2Zo30kIp3M
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If you are in #Guelph and do not have air conditioning at home, here is a list of @cityofguelph cooling centres. guelph.ca/living/recreation/…
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Good or bad timing? We'll let you decide. Just as school ends across Ontario, we're about to enter into an extended and dangerously hot HEAT WAVE. Warning: Sleeping will be tough as overnight lows refuse to drop below the 20s. Latest here: ow.ly/rBC130kHQbo
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Happy #multiday!
Yesterday at #ElderWisdom @UpTownWaterloo we had the chance to see this artwork being created. Check it out today at the Public Square, let's all remember that our Indigenous elders have a lot of wisdom to share #NIPDCanada #NADCanada #Waterloo #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
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Read about "Frankie the Therapy Dog to be safeTALK trained" bit.ly/2lrOVJa Frankie will participate in our Workshop this Saturday morning, tickets and info bit.ly/2sYABex @LifeVoiceCanada @KrisLew80376463 @fbaker1985
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Wishing everyone a #HappyFathersDay!
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Today is #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay. 1 in 6 older adults have been abused in the past year. #ElderAbuse takes many forms. Stop elder abuse!
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Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day! A good day to wear purple, attend a WEAAD event in your community and start the conversation. Learn how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe at cnpea.ca #WEAAD2018
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Seniors are often a target for online scams and fraud. Learn how to keep your loved ones #CyberSafe at ow.ly/QZsm30kvULE #ElderAbuseAwarenessDay
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Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Supportive communities and resources are essential to engaging older people and preventing abuse. Take action! Follow @ElderAbuseOnt and learn at bit.ly/2ykBeoy #WEAAD #WEAAD2018EAO #SeedsOfChange #GrowTheConversation
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It’s finally here! #WEAAD2018EAO come and celebrate with us! Check out our website for a list of events! weaad.elderabuseontario.com #SeedsForChange #GrowTheConversation
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A new project by Dr. Sacha Agrawal, #LETsLEAD, develops leadership skills for those with #livedexperience and seeks personal insight to better the #mentalhealth system. Interested in taking part? Learn more & apply by June 29? camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-sto… #MentalHealthIsHealth
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HAVE A SEAT! Seniors from @ArbourTrails & @Riverside_Glen will be bringing the #ElderWisdom bench to #Guelph | Thurs, June 14 | Anytime between 11am -1pm | Market Square for the Seniors Month Flag Raising Event 🇨🇦 Visit elderwisdom.ca for more details and locations
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Attempt abductions - male arrested
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Discover the beauty of the #Guelph Enabling Garden in Riverside Park. The multi-use garden is designed for everyone, but especially for community members with varying degrees of physical and cognitive abilities. ow.ly/grAh30kiyvy #recandparksmonth
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Advance #onpoli voting starts today! Before you vote, be sure to visit the party platform websites & learn about each party’s commitment for mental health and addictions care: erasethedifference.ca/get-in… #erasethedifference
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