With the news that seniors over age 70 are being advised to stay home, and not venture out during the COVID crisis, United Way East Ontario and Good Companions are rallying to assist.
A volunteer data base is being organized to keep seniors connected.
One-on-One telephone wellness checks are being organized, and a Seniors Centre Without Walls program will allow seniors to call in and participate in group activities.
The latter service will be provided in English, French, Mandarin and Cantonese, through community agencies across Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark County and Renfrew County.
In early March, in partnership with public health authorities and dozens of organizations across the community sector, United Way launched an initiative to help support the most vulnerable in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) affecting our region.
To learn more, or if you require community service assistance, please visit unitedwayeo.ca/covid19.
