December 02, 2021

Seniors Advocacy, Solutions and Knowledge, (Seniors A.S.K.) recently expanded

Seniors Advocacy, Solutions and Knowledge, (Seniors A.S.K.) is a service, introduced in 2019 through a “New Horizons” grant. This grant was applied for as the result of a gap in services and supports to seniors identified by surveys conducted across Grey Bruce. The Active Lifestyles Centre Grey Bruce was the recipient of this grant. Originally, Seniors A.S.K. was delivered from the Owen Sound site as a phone or drop-in service.

Seniors A.S.K. is, for the most part, seniors volunteering their time and expertise to provide information to connect seniors and/or caregivers to the right people, without frustration or confusion, during this journey.

Seniors A.S.K. is a free service provided in collaboration with local seniors centres, 211/Community Connections, South East Grey Community Health Centre and other supportive organizations throughout Grey Bruce.

Recently the service was re-launched through a second New Horizons grant. This grant allowed the telephone, email and drop-in service to expand to Markdale, Dundalk, Southampton and Tobermory.

Seniors A.S.K. is here to provide Advocacy, Solutions and Knowledge and to endeavour to answer questions and provide support to seniors or caregivers who encounter challenges. The service is offered through a trained group of senior volunteers who are knowledgeable about services and supports offered in the Counties of Grey and Bruce.

When a senior or caregiver phones in, leaves a message or an email, drops in to seek advice or answers their information and questions will be kept strictly confidential. All required call-backs will be completed within 24 hours. Volunteers take your questions and enquiries very seriously and will provide needed follow up and support when required.

Active Lifestyles Centre Grey Bruce (ALCGB) has been involved with many groups, services and programs in Grey Bruce to help older adults stay active in and informed about their communities. The Board of Directors continues to invite other seniors groups and hubs to join this expanded service.

Seniors A.S.K. Hubs are located in:

Owen Sound at the Active Lifestyles Centre Grey Bruce. 519-376-8304

Markdale at the South East Grey Community Health Centre. 519- 986-2222

Dundalk at the South East Grey Community Health Centre. 519-986-2222

Southampton at the Chantry Centre. 519-374 9495

Tobermory at The Meeting Place. 519-596-2313

You may also seek advice via seniorsask@gmail.com or visit the Active Lifestyles Centre Grey Bruce at www.alscgb.ca/seniors-ask.

 

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