All projects directed to seniors must acknowledge a set of fundamental human values. It is these values which must ultimately guide project development. The information on this fact sheet comes from a cross-Canada process designed to gather valuable learnings from seniors' community projects funded by Health Canada. Nine fact sheets share what was learned about practical ways to deal with issues that affect seniors' health and well-being.
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Projects with seniors need to honour these values. Dignity, purpose and self-esteem are fundamental ingredients for any person's quality of life. Knowing that younger generations benefit from our experiences can provide a tremendous sense of satisfaction. Routines provide structure and order in our lives, and give us a sense of purpose. The Importance of Shared Experience Seniors have a vast collection of knowledge and experience.