"The Role of Seniors in Managing Their Mental Health"

Report on the Event : "The Role of Seniors in Managing Their Mental Health"

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Event Date: October 29, 2023
Location: 303 Kendall Avenue, Ottawa
Host Organization: CICAN (Cooperation Integration Canada) and RAFIO (Active Resilience of Immigrant Families in Ontario)

Introduction: 

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The event, titled "The Role of Seniors in Managing Their Mental Health," was organized by CICAN in collaboration with local partners. The goal of this event was to raise community awareness about the importance of seniors' mental health and to highlight the active role older adults can play in managing their own mental well-being. Despite its short duration, the event managed to bring together approximately twenty participants, including seniors.

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Event schedule:

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The event ran from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm and was condensed to fit into a shorter time slot. Despite this time constraint, the organizers managed to include relevant activities and presentations to achieve the event's objectives. Here are some highlights:

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Presentation: The event began with a presentation by the Director of RAFIO (Active Resilience of Immigrant Families in Ontario), Ms. Antoinette Irarera, who highlighted the importance of seniors' mental health.

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Inspiring Testimonials: Local seniors shared their personal experiences managing their mental health, which generated a great deal of interest among participants.

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Open Discussion: A brief question-and-answer session was held to encourage the exchange of ideas among participants.

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Results and success of the event

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Despite its short duration, the event "The Role of Seniors in Managing Their Mental Health" was a significant success:

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Active participation: Participants were highly engaged throughout the event, showing a strong interest in the topics discussed and asking relevant questions.

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Awareness raising: The event raised awareness among participants about the importance of seniors' mental health, which aligned with the event's main objective.

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Inspiration: The seniors' personal testimonies were particularly inspiring, demonstrating that even in a short time, authentic stories can have a significant impact.

Conclusion: 

Despite its short duration, the event "The Role of Seniors in Managing Their Mental Health" achieved its objectives by raising community awareness of the importance of seniors' mental health and highlighting the active role seniors can play in managing their own mental well-being. Participants expressed satisfaction with the information received and the testimonies shared. RAFIO, CICAN, and its local partners consider this event a successful step in raising awareness of this crucial topic, and plan to develop more programs to support seniors' mental health in the future.

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Unfortunately slides are not available in English.