Seniors Community Development
 | H.A.T.S. |
(Health Action Theatre by Seniors) |
HATS is an innovative, community-based health care program for seniors.
HATS uses a form of educational theatre to raise awareness about difficult issues facing seniors. At the same time, this educational theatre (performed by volunteer seniors) also promotes a positive problem-solving forum for both audience and participants.
The program is unique in a number of ways. It is
- Community-based
- Culturally sensitive
- Educational
- Participatory
- Targeted to seniors, and
- Has far-ranging impact ("ripple effects")
For HATS training tools and interactive plays visit the HATS website at www.seniorstheatre.org
- for an interactive virtual forum theatre session go to Interactive Demo and choose a play
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for the online version of the HATS handbook go to Online Manual. Also available are the printable PDF versions of the handbook in English, Portuguese and Vietnamese ready to download from the website.
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to share your thoughts and opinions write a message in the message Forum
Current HATS projects include:
- "Elder Abuse Has No Gender" sponsored by the Kensington Health Foundation
- “HATS in Parkdale” sponsored by the New Horizons for Seniors Program - Social Development Canada
For more information about the HATS please call (416) 532 - 4828 Ext. 116 or e-mail: isabelpa@stchrishouse.org
