Diabetes Project
Building On Our Strengths: "Knowing What's Good For Me"
Project Plan
The Seniors Resource Centre's Project Plan will build on the strengths of established community volunteers throughout the province with the cooperation and involvement of:
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Diabetes Educators, Nutritionists, and Dietitians
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Town and Community Councils
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Community Health Services
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Community Organizations
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Seniors Organizations
The Project will have an impact through:
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Workshops in the six regions of the Province
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Local recreation programs
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Meeting with seniors in rural areas
Project Goals
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To build an Advisory Committee to provide the project with direction and insight
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To deliver a Conference about Type 2 Diabetes for the "volunteer seniors" of the province
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To raise awareness within the older adult population about the risks of Type 2 Diabetes in the six regions of the province
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To identify older adults with low-level literacy in order to provide them with information about Type 2 Diabetes
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To help seniors understand the benefits of increased physical activity and healthy diets in the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
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To create working groups in each region through the project partners and interested communities, to continue to promote diabetes prevention and healthy active living
Becoming a Part...
The Diabetes Project will need volunteers from each region (Labrador, Grenfell, Western, Central, Eastern and St. John's). As a volunteer you will help other seniors in your community understand the importance of Type 2 Diabetes prevention and the need for a healthy active lifestyle.
To become a part of the project or to learn more please contact:
Russell Jackson
Diabetes Project Coordinator
1-800-563-5599
