Community partners are invited to join Niagara Connects for one or more of 12 working sessions in January, 2019 to review and modernize the Indicators and Measures for each Living in Niagara report Sector.

The Living in Niagara – 2017 report was released 1 year ago. Now is the time to begin building the 2020 version! The report weaves data and knowledge together, to describe quality of life across the 12 Living in Niagara Sectors. The Sectors align with the Social Determinants of Health; their combined data provides a holistic picture of socio-economic progress in Niagara.

Report construction methodology has evolved since its inception in 2008. Indicators and Measures in the 2020 report will be updated to reflect current practice and new knowledge within each Sector.

Citizens can fully participate in a community and enjoy their lives when they feel safe and secure in their homes, neighbourhoods, public places or workplaces. We can live more fully when we and our loved ones are not at risk of harm. Read more about the Crime, Safety and Security Sector here.

Mindfulness Workshop for Care Partners

Speaker: Gail McKenzie-High, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant, Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region

Respite services are available. Please call the office to discuss eligibility.

Register by phone (905-687-3914) or online.

This workshop is hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region.

Presented by: Holly Raymond, MSW, RSW, Clinical Director, Addiction and Mental Health Service

Aims of the session:

• Review the clinical formulation for alcohol and depression using the ACT hexaflex
• Review the function of alcohol use as a means of “avoidance” and the paradox of control strategies
• Practice making room for psychological triggers to substance use and barriers to value-consistent living
• Review defusion strategies and metaphors for alcohol use disorder and depression
• Understand the ACT view of addiction and how “self as context” can be impacted

Attend the session in-person or remotely.

This session is hosted by the Concurrent Disorders Capacity Building Team.

Community partners are invited to join Niagara Connects for one or more of 12 working sessions in January, 2019 to review and modernize the Indicators and Measures for each Living in Niagara report Sector.

The Living in Niagara – 2017 report was released 1 year ago. Now is the time to begin building the 2020 version! The report weaves data and knowledge together, to describe quality of life across the 12 Living in Niagara Sectors. The Sectors align with the Social Determinants of Health; their combined data provides a holistic picture of socio-economic progress in Niagara.

Report construction methodology has evolved since its inception in 2008. Indicators and Measures in the 2020 report will be updated to reflect current practice and new knowledge within each Sector.

Achieving socio-economic stability is an essential ingredient in quality of life for Niagara. We have gathered the evidence that our economy is primarily based on small to medium-sized enterprises, and that the sum total of both the direct and indirect consequences of poverty is costing everyone, collectively, in Niagara $1.38 billion annually. Knowing this, leaders across Sectors are recognizing that working together toward community vibrancy is the contemporary way to build a prosperous Niagara. Read more about the Economic Prosperity Sector here.

The Business of Ageing Niagara Network (BANN), launched by AGEWORKS™ in conjunction with Niagara College, is a membership-based networking group for individuals who are interested in learning more about issues pertaining to an ageing population, age inclusiveness and targeting older adults.

Speaker: Mike Drak, co-author of Victory Lap Retirement
Topic: How to Design a Healthy Fulfilling Retirement Lifestyle

Meetings will be held quarterly at Niagara College, Welland Campus on Wednesday evenings between 5:30 -7:30pm. Each meeting will have a relevant speaker/presentation topic for 30-45 minute, then 1.5-hour networking session. Refreshments will be served at each meeting.

BANN will connect businesses, industry leaders and subject matter experts by providing a platform for collaboration, professional development and resource sharing relating to issues pertaining to an ageing population, age inclusiveness and the longevity economy. The network offers a forum to come together to discuss business opportunities and to share information and ideas about diversifying their markets and expanding focus to benefit older consumers and leverage age inclusiveness.

This event is hosted by the Business of Ageing Niagara Network.