Addressing social isolation among immigrant and refugee seniors: Environmental scan of programs and

Goals: • To support immigrant seniors' social networks and prevent social isolation; • To enhance access to resources and capacity building among immigrant seniors; • To support immigrant seniors involvement in advocacy and policy-making (e.g., housing, transportation); and • To encourage coalition building and create networking opportunities across the province. [...] Target population: Immigrant and refugee seniors Goals: • To promote the well-being and self-reliance of immigrant seniors, especially those at risk to isolation, before crisis develop; • To provide activities and services among immigrant seniors who are isolated because of social and physical barriers; • To operate a facility that supports the program goals and is conveniently located and well-st. [...] Target population: Immigrant and refugee seniors Goals: • To help immigrant seniors learn English, socialize and develop friendships, and learn about Canadian society and the Calgary community; • To help newcomer seniors access resources in the community related to health, transportation, housing, finances, and more; and • To connect immigrant seniors to other CCIS programs and other ethnic senior. [...] Target population: Newcomer seniors Goals: • To connect with cross-cultural seniors and to strengthen the seniors' community; • To enhance civic participation, engagement, and involvement of cross-cultural seniors; • To support the inclusion of all voices in information, education, and advocacy; • To increase access to information and services; and • To share information and discuss issues that im. [...] Target population: Immigrant seniors Goals: • To support good health and wellbeing among immigrant seniors; • To encourage seniors to participate in physical and social activities for healthy aging; and • To provide opportunities to participate in enjoyable social and entertainment activities to prevent isolation.