Working with seniors

she provides includes: respite, P.A.I.R Program, accompanied or adapted transport, resources for caregivers, income tax clinics, medical equipment lending, P.I.E.D. Program, home care assistance, elder abuse and more…

Laplume also organizes and animates the Viactive program for seniors every Wednesday in Potton from fall to spring. Viactive is a free exercise program created by Kino-québec. The main objective of the program is to allow those ages 50+ to keep fit by joining the group held every Wednesday morning in Mansonville at the local English Elementary school. Other groups and day are available in St-étienne-de-bolton, Stukelysud and Eastman.

“I love my job,” says Laplume enthusiastically. “I feel that I can make a difference and like the CAB, I can change and improve people’s lives for the better.”

Looking for solutions together can make a world of difference to someone and Laplume feels that because she and the CAB are trusted, the service has provided a vital asset to the community and the needs of seniors and their caregivers.

“The CAB has an impressive list of contacts,” explains Angelle. “These include, Legal Aid office, Sûreté du Québec, Magog Police, CAVAC, Adapted transport and many other Organizations.”

One of their main partners is the CIUSSS de l’estrie CHUS – CSSS Memphrémagog, the “CLSC” in Mansonville. When the new building for the CLSC was built in 2008 and the two organizations were, thanks to the Municipality of Potton, housed together, this only improved the services to the community by both groups.

“Looking back now,” says Laplume, “I would not change the decision I made. I love working with the seniors and my time at the CAB has been wonderful and fulfilling.”