Post pandemic, it has never been more important for people to build healthy connection habits and routines, and I look forward to hearing stories from across the country of people who took the initiative to get connected with friends, family, neighbours, classmates or colleagues,” said Pete Bombaci, Founder & CEO of GenWell. “Big or small, every connection counts and GenWell is excited to be building a movement where every Canadian can feel a greater sense of connection and community.

“Loneliness ends when we reach out, and Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week is intended to be a time to reach out and connect. During the week, we are encouraging people to honour the wisdom and experiences of our seniors by bridging the gap with empathy and companionship,” said Pete Bombaci, Founder and CEO of GenWell. “Our goal is to help everyone find their own way to connect with a senior, because together, we can make every senior feel a sense of connection and community.”

The 2023 Canadian Social Connection Survey has revealed some crucial insights into how Canadians are connecting—or not connecting—across various social contexts. From workplace dynamics to intergenerational relationships, the survey sheds light on the state of social connection in Canada today. Let’s delve into some of the key findings and what they mean for our well-being and societal cohesion.

To combat the effects of loneliness we need to design solutions that meaningfully connect people to each other.

There has never been a person who walked on this earth who did not experience loneliness. It is something that we all share, and if we look at its evolutionary function, we see that despite the pain it causes, it is actually important for our survival.

Want to be happier? Say “hello” to someone you don’t know at least once a week and you will be happier for it according to a new national survey.

With the rapidly evolving challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, The GenWell Project
is offering some insight as to WHY we need to maintain crucial social connection habits.