Covid-19 Policies
& Healthcare Resources
AACM’s COVID-19 Policies, Effective June 1, 2023:
All attendees of the Active Adult Centre of Mississauga (including employees, members, guests, volunteers, students, and contractors) attending the Centre for a program, service, event, or meal shall mask in common areas when not participating in a class/activity or eating.
Physical distancing and wearing face masks (that cover mouth, nose, and chin) will continue at the Centre regardless of a person’s vaccination status, for such a period as determined by the AACM, upon review of current research, community trends, and member feedback.
Attendees of the AACM or its affiliated off-site classes/activities are no longer required to show proof of vaccination status to participate on-site.
Failure to cooperate with this modified policy may result in denied access to the Centre’s programs/activities based on the assessment of AACM staff and management and in consideration of the responsibility to accommodate individuals where possible.
The AACM will continue to monitor risk mitigation strategies and extend or modify these policies based on research, community trends, and stakeholder feedback.
To view the full report and policy, please Click Here.
Vaccine Resources
About COVID-19 Vaccinations | Ontario
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario - Booking System or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 or 1-866-797-0007 for people who are deaf, hearing-impaired or speech-impaired.
Some tips for vaccine preparation
Make sure to let the person who will be giving you a ride know that you have now pre-registered and will be calling them with the appointment time when your time and location have been assigned.
Make sure you bring your health card if you have one.
Make sure you check with your doctor to see if you have to suspend any of your medications before or after your vaccine.
Bring your understanding and patience with you.
Important Health Resources
Regional, municipal, and agency partners have been collaborating to address the many emerging concerns related to seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are listed some resources in Peel that are available to provide support to seniors.
Most of these are already on the Region’s website. This list is not exhaustive, and the availability of some services might change. The Region’s website will be updated as new information becomes available."
Ontario Community Support Program
Wellness Together Canada - Mental Health & Substance Use Support
Stronger Minds by BEACON - Stronger Minds by BEACON is a free digital program for all Canadians – to support your mental well-being through the COVID-19 crisis. For more information click here.
211 - The Good Neighbour Project
For additional up to date information on services available in the area, please visit http://www.peelregion.ca/coronavirus/social-support/#senior for a list of services available for seniors including Meals on Wheels and various Food Banks.
Visit http://www.peelregion.ca/coronavirus/testing/ for health information and how to get tested.
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/home also has information on tax bills, closures and city services.
Additional Resources
Carefirst Seniors: Elder abuse education programs are being hosted virtually. The elder abuse series tend to have over 70 registrants per session. The general feedback from participants shows that there is a lack of awareness in younger generations on what constitutes elder abuse.
Indus Community Services: Over 100 virtual program sessions are being provided each month. They have a caregiver support group open to the community.
Ontario Securities Commission: They are offering Fraud presentations and information/resources in various languages. A micro-site is available with translations in over 20 languages: https://investingintroduction.ca/en/
Culturally sensitive meals initiative: If you know of families or individuals please send the names, addresses, and number of persons per household. The program will begin around the end of February. Details can be submitted directly to Myrna at: myrnaadams74@gmail.com
Assaulted Women’s Helpline, which also runs the seniors’ crisis line, said call volumes have steadily increased in recent years from 4,000 to 7,000 to 11,000 calls a year. In the six months between April and September, 2020, the line received around 18,000 calls, some from across the country.
They Have launched a new initiative Seniors Safety Line. Click Here for their brochure & information.