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Human Resources committee  That is correct, I did not address the intergenerational aspect in my presentation. We have a community garden, in partnership with Carrefour jeuneusse emploi de l'Outaouais and Centre Actu-Elle. Together with the Carrefour jeunesse, we encourage young people and families to work in the garden with seniors.

November 7th, 2017Committee meeting

Julie Mercier

Human Resources committee  As to civic participation, we have a lot of volunteers, as we said. We have three coffee meetings: one in Thurso, one in Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette, and one in Buckingham. These coffee meetings are managed by volunteers. Groups of six to ten volunteers organize the activities, purchase what is needed, and do the planning.

November 7th, 2017Committee meeting

Julie Mercier

Human Resources committee  I would like to add a few details about how we recruit volunteers. We have a questionnaire with a lot of questions so we can find out the person's interests and preferences. People volunteer because they enjoy it, so it is crucial that they do the kind of thing that motivates them.

November 7th, 2017Committee meeting

Julie Mercier

November 7th, 2017Committee meeting

Julie Mercier

Human Resources committee  Yes, of course. We have a support group for seniors' family caregivers. We are subsidized by L'Appui, an organization that supports seniors' family caregivers. L'Appui offers support workshops for family caregivers; they are held every three weeks and last two hours each. A psychologist is present to help seniors' family caregivers talk about their problems, get information, and talk about their feelings.

November 7th, 2017Committee meeting

Julie Mercier

Human Resources committee  Hello everyone. The mission of the Centre action générations des aînés de la Vallée-de-la-Lièvre is to foster the well-being, autonomy, and vitality of seniors in Vallée-de-la-Lièvre, in the Outaouais region. All our services are designed to develop the full potential of seniors to remain in their own homes as long as possible, as they wish to do.

November 7th, 2017Committee meeting

Julie Mercier