Programs & Activities
Presentations
Here is a list of presentations coming soon, register
early to save yourself a seat:
Chronic Pain Management
When you live with daily pain, it can alter every
aspect of your life. Join us for a free Chronic Pain
Management workshop. Get your questions answered and learn
techniques to deal with stress, fatigue, joint and muscle
pain. Everyone who attends will be provided with an
information package including the Top 10 Exercises and the
Arthritis Medication Guide and more! To register, please
call 204-956-6490 by February 12, 2014.
Presenter: TBA
Location: STRADBROOK
Wednesday, February 19 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Fee: Free
A & O’s SafetyAid Program Presentation
The SafetyAid
Program provides a FREE service to older adults
65+ across
Manitoba to help them feel more secure. The
coordinator will share tips and suggestions with you so you
can better protect yourself from being a target of either a
break & enter or a home invasion. Information on fall
prevention tips will also be provided. Please call
204-956-6490 to register by February 14, 2014.
Presenter: Sheldene Guillas - SafetyAid
Coordinator
Location: STRADBROOK
Thursday, February 20 3:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
Handling the Housing Market
Are you thinking of moving from your current
place? Do you know what your options are? What can you do to
help yourself find a place in today’s challenging rental
market? Join us for a lively discussion on housing options
and challenges. Please call 204-956-6490 to
register by February 21, 2014.
Presenter: Silvia Visintin - A &
O Housing Coordinator
Location: STRADBROOK
Wednesday, February 26 3:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
Shingles
Shingles is an infection of a nerve and the area
of skin serviced by the nerve. It is caused by the same
virus that causes chickenpox. Anyone who has had chickenpox
in the past may develop shingles. It can occur at any age
but it most common in people over the age of 50. Among the
topics that will be discussed are; cause, incidence, risk
factors, symptoms, treatment and prevention. Please call
204-956-6490 to register by February 20, 2014.
Presenter: Rose Lyons -
Pharmacist London Drugs
Location: STRADBROOK
Thursday, February 27 3:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
Sodium Solution
The focus of this presentation is on the
importance of reducing sodium intake to reduce the risk of
heart disease and stroke. Topics covered include; where
sodium is found in our food supply, how much sodium we
should be consuming each day, why too much sodium is a
health risk, how we can reduce the amount we take in and
what is being done to reduce sodium in the Canadian food
supply. Please call 204-956-6490 to register by
February 26, 2014.
Presenter: Christine Houde -
Heart & Stroke Foundation
Location: STRADBROOK
Wednesday, March 5 11:00
a.m.
Fee: Free
Getting the Most Out of Life
Tina Holland, Director of the Education at the
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, is an older adult
living with depression. She is a lively speaker and will
speak about the signs and symptoms of being depressed as
well as provide insight on ways she has helped herself to
enjoy life more. The focus of this presentation is on
bringing awareness to depression later in life. Please
call 204-956-6490 to register by February 28, 2014.
Presenter: Tina Holland
Location: STRADBROOK
Friday, March 7 3:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
A & O’s Social Services
Did you know that A & O: Support Services for
Older Adults has several Social Workers offering a wide
variety of counselling, programs and support services? Find
out who they are, how our system works and what they can do
for you. Please call 204-956-6490 to register by
March 3, 2014.
Presenter: Katherine Nelson - A
& O Social Worker
Location: STRADBROOK
Monday, March 10 3:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
Changing Seats: The Transition from Driver to Passenger
This presentation highlights; the challenges
faced by older adults when making the decision to transition
away from driving, adaptations that can be made to continue
driving and options available to older adults when they are
no longer able to drive. To register please call
204-956-6490 by March 6, 2014.
Presenter: Pam McConnell - TONS
Coordinator
Location: STRADBROOK
Thursday, March 13 1:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Frauds, Scams & Identity Theft
Sgt. Robert Cooke from the RCMP will review
current fraudulent activities directed to you within an
effort to steal what is yours, usually involving trickery or
deceit. You will be amazed by the many schemes devised. He
will discuss identity theft - What is it? Who does it? Why?
How do you protect yourself? To register, please call
204-956-6490 by March 12, 2014.
Presenter: Sgt. Robert Cooke -
RCMP
Location: STRADBROOK
Wednesday, March 19 3:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
Internet Safety & Romance Fraud
No matter how much time you spend on the ‘Web’ or
Internet, it is good to know a few basic rules to keep
yourself safe. Learn about past and current ‘long distance’
relationship pitfalls that could place you in danger;
physically, financially and emotionally. To register,
please call 204-956-6490 by March 13, 2014.
Presenter: Sgt. Robert Cooke -
RCMP
Location: STRADBROOK
Thursday, March 20 1:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
Dental Hygiene Fair
Join Red River Community College dental hygiene
students for this informative dental hygiene fair. The focus
will be on keeping the mouth, teeth and gums clean and
healthy to avoid dental problems. A wide range of oral
hygiene topics will be covered including; medications, dry
mouth, dentures, implants, nutrition, oral health, tooth
brushing and dental aids. There will be displays for viewing
and plenty of information to take with you. Please call
204-956-6490 to register by March 18, 2014.
Location: STRADBROOK
Tuesday, March 25 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Fee: Free
Staying Connected
This presentation focuses on understanding
communication changes in people with dementia and how we can
continue to communicate with them despite these changes.
Practical tips for communicating more effectively as well as
topics to avoid will be discussed. Please call
204-956-6490 to register by March 20, 2014.
Presenter: Jennifer Licardo -
Alzheimer Society of MB
Location: STRADBROOK
Thursday, March 27 2:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
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