Services for Healthy Aging in the Right Place (SHARP) SHARP connects English-speaking older adults and caregivers across Quebec with practical, reliable information to support healthy aging and aging in the right place. Through free webinars with health and community experts, practical resources, and locally delivered activities, SHARP helps English-speaking older adults and caregivers make informed choices about their health, well-being and support needs, and connect with relevant resources and supports in their communities. Join an upcoming webinar or explore our library of past sessions and resources below. What is Aging in the Right Place? Aging in the right place means having the information, services and supports needed to live and age well in the setting that best meets your preferences, circumstances and care needs. It recognizes that there is no single “right” place to grow older: the right place is personal, and may change over time. Supporting Healthy Aging in the Right Place SHARP provides English-speaking older adults and caregivers across Quebec with trusted information and practical resources to support healthy aging and informed decision-making. SHARP programming reflects four interconnected areas identified by the National Institute on Ageing as essential to helping older adults age in the right place: Stay Healthy and Manage Changing Health Needs Learn about preventive health, chronic conditions, medications, physical activity and other ways to maintain health and independence as we age. Navigate Care and Community Supports Learn about health and social services, home and community-based supports, caregiving resources, and where to turn when additional help is needed. Live Safely and Accessibly Explore practical ways to create safer, more accessible living environments and reduce preventable risks such as falls. Stay Connected and Engaged Learn about the importance of social connection, community participation and relationships in supporting health and well-being throughout later life. Upcoming SHARP Webinar Taking Medications Safely as You Age: What You Need to Know Learn about safe medication use and essential questions to ask your healthcare professional to help prevent medication harm for you and those you care for. Watch the Recaps Past Webinars Staying Active with Vision Loss: Tips and Tools That Help In this presentation we learned about common visual conditions associated with aging and their functional effects; services available in Quebec to those living with vision loss and how to access them; and ways to stay safe, healthy and active despite vision loss, at home or on the go! Supporting Older Adults and Caregivers in Navigating the Quebec Healthcare System In this presentation we learned about common visual conditions associated with aging and their functional effects; services available in Quebec to those living with vision loss and how to access them; and ways to stay safe, healthy and active despite vision loss, at home or on the go! Moving into Care: What to Expect and How to Prepare The presentation addressed important topics as we age including aging at home versus making the move; how to effectively age in place; expected costs for home care and senior living communities (public versus private); dealing with the downsizing, decluttering and transition process. Financial subsidies to help you live comfortably at home We explored the financial supports available to older adults that make it easier and more affordable to remain in their homes as they age. Tips for active listening and reducing social isolation Participants learned practical ways to create meaningful conversations, build connections in everyday interactions, and support one another with empathy. Who to call for help: Info-Santé, Info-Social & other essential hotlines Learn about the variety of Information Hotlines offering help to seniors living at home: when to call and where to reach out. How Participating Organizations Get Involved SHARP brings together province-wide health education with opportunities for older adults to learn, connect, and take action in their own communities. Participating Senior Wellness Initiative (SWI) organizations help bring SHARP to life locally by: Promotion Promoting SHARP webinars and helping English-speaking older adults and caregivers access trusted health information. Hosting Hosting group viewing opportunities so participants can learn together and discuss topics in a welcoming community setting. Programming Building on webinar topics through local activities, workshops, conversations, and other programming relevant to their communities. Connecting Connecting participants with local services and supports that can help them put what they have learned into practice. Sharing Sharing SHARP resources with participants who may not have attended a live webinar or who want to revisit the information later. SHARP Participating Organizations This program was financed by From the Document Centre Related SHARP Documents Partners In Care Summit: Sharing Realities, Shaping Solutions Summary Report and Policy Considerations for Supporting English-Speaking Caregivers in Québec Planning for Inclusion Planning for Safety Participant Intake and Needs Assessment Incident and Safety Report Consent and Participation Agreement Join Our Facebook Group Join our public Facebook group to stay up to date on upcoming webinar announcements, valuable health resources, and the latest news from our partner organizations across the province. Open to all seniors, caregivers, and community organizations!
Staying Active with Vision Loss: Tips and Tools That Help In this presentation we learned about common visual conditions associated with aging and their functional effects; services available in Quebec to those living with vision loss and how to access them; and ways to stay safe, healthy and active despite vision loss, at home or on the go!
Supporting Older Adults and Caregivers in Navigating the Quebec Healthcare System In this presentation we learned about common visual conditions associated with aging and their functional effects; services available in Quebec to those living with vision loss and how to access them; and ways to stay safe, healthy and active despite vision loss, at home or on the go!
Moving into Care: What to Expect and How to Prepare The presentation addressed important topics as we age including aging at home versus making the move; how to effectively age in place; expected costs for home care and senior living communities (public versus private); dealing with the downsizing, decluttering and transition process.
Financial subsidies to help you live comfortably at home We explored the financial supports available to older adults that make it easier and more affordable to remain in their homes as they age.
Tips for active listening and reducing social isolation Participants learned practical ways to create meaningful conversations, build connections in everyday interactions, and support one another with empathy.
Who to call for help: Info-Santé, Info-Social & other essential hotlines Learn about the variety of Information Hotlines offering help to seniors living at home: when to call and where to reach out.
Partners In Care Summit: Sharing Realities, Shaping Solutions Summary Report and Policy Considerations for Supporting English-Speaking Caregivers in Québec