Welcome To NWT Seniors' Society

 

Welcome to the NWT Seniors’ Society’s website! We hope that you are able to find useful information about the resources and programs available for Seniors’ in the NWT.

 

Seniors’ Information Line: if you would like to speak to someone about a problem or if you need help with any program or service related to seniors, please call 867-920-7444 or toll free 1-800-661-0878 during working hours or leave a message.

 

Seniors and Elders Deserve Respect: Contact 1-866-223-7775 for 24 hour support or call your: Local RCMP if you need immediate assistance.

 

If you are looking for specific information regarding the abuse of older adults, please visit the NWT Network to prevent the abuse of older adults’ website:

                 

                                               www.nwtnetwork.com

 

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Group Picture - NWTSS 30th Anniversary Celebrations 2013
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NWT Seniors at the Leg

Northern Conversations

by | August 17, 2018 | Can Archive, Events | 0 Comments

Northern Conversations Live Better Longer You are invited to gather on Saturday September 1 from 12-5 PM at the Aboriginal Wellness Centre in Yellowknife for “Connecting Lives – Dene views on how we transition from this life cycle to the next”. Indigenous elders, led...
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Focus on your feet

by | August 13, 2018 | Can Archive, Events, News, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Agony of the Feet as You Get Older Making foot care a priority as you get older is important for maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Article written by Stacey Colino, Contributor to US News on August 9th, 2018 While people often pay attention to how their...
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Intergenerational Day Photo Contest Winners!

by | August 9, 2018 | Can Archive, News | 0 Comments

It's time to celebrate! A big congratulations goes out to all of the winners from our first Intergenerational Day Photo Contest. The top three submissions are below: Photo submitted by Diane Baxter: Back, L-R: Lindsay Latimer, Maribeth Pokiak, Diane Baxter, Ellen...
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Review of fall prevention strategies

by | August 7, 2018 | Can Archive, Events, News, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Exercise alone, and in combination with different fall prevention strategies may lower the risk of falls leading to injuries in older adults 65 and over Original article here, McMaster Optimal Aging Portal Original research paper here What types of fall prevention...
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Get Involved

Check out our site and see what resources  and services we have to offer.

Get Help

Seniors’ Information Line: If you would like to speak to someone about a problem or if you need help with any program or service related to seniors, please call 867-920-7444 or toll free 1-800-661-0878 during working hours or leave a message.

Stay Safe

Seniors and Elders Deserve Respect: Contact 1-866-223-7775 for 24 hour support or call your Local RCMP if you need immediate assistance.

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