If you have been diagnosed with diabetes and would like to have a facilitated conversation about it with others who have diabetes, this is the session for you! With the facilitator, you will be guided in conversation about the basics of healthy eating with diabetes using a large and colourful Diabetes Conversation Map. Space is limited so sign up early. Pre-registration is required.
Please direct any questions to Liz St. Godard RD at 204-940-3261.

Good dietary choices can support our health in the long term. Learn which nutrients and food groups have a great impact on our overall health as we age and how these choices fit into the new Canada Food Guide.

You can never be too safe when it comes to the protection of yourself and your loved ones. Come to this presentation to learn of the early warning signs for elder abuse. By creating more awareness, we can help reduce the stigma and decrease incidence rates.

Come on down to 455 Westwood Dr. to get your blood pressure checked! We will be located in the party room on the main floor of the building. It’s important to check your pressure regularly to see if there is anything in your health routine that can be improved.

This presentation will touch on the different forms of hearing loss and some of the different reasons for it. If you or someone you know experiences hearing loss, I encourage you to come and learn how you can be of better support.

Functional exercises are aimed at reducing your risk of injury, slip and falls, and improving your ability to function in real-world scenarios. These exercises teach your body to work together to get a task done. There are very few things we do in life that we isolate one muscle to function, so why train your body that way? We will show you exercises that are designed to work most muscles in the body and improve balance, which is key to minimizing slip and fall-related injuries.

As we age our body changes which can create needed adaptations for safe transportation. Come and join us as we learn about the ways we can manage driving while we age gracefully. When it comes to driving, you are responsible for keeping yourself and others on the road safe to the best of your ability.

Come and learn some daily living tips that can make living with arthritis easier. You do not need to have arthritis to attend, the information will be helpful to spread amongst your friends and family. We will talk about the different challenges that living with arthritis causes and methods of how we can manage them.

Whether you have an ERIK kit already or have never heard of them, come and hear about the importance of having one and keeping it up to date. By coming to this presentation you will be given a complimentary updated ERIK kit. If you need forms to update your current kit these will be given out as well.

Dementia in our society is a great concern for the aging population. Come and learn the signs and symptoms to watch out for when it comes to yourself or a loved one. This presentation will go into the details of what early signs of dementia look like and methods to help delay the process.

Wanting to travel but feel restricted due to a lack of airport and travel supports? In this presentation Carla will be talking about how her business of a travel accompaniment service to seniors helps to overcome barriers when it comes to travelling and seeing new places.

Are you interested in getting more involved in our community? Then this presentation is for you! Come and hear about the many ways that you can contribute by volunteering. Volunteering is an excellent way to meet new people and help positively influence the lives of others.

The holidays can be a difficult time for many of us and can remind us of the memories that we have had with loved ones that are no longer here. If you feel like you need some support regarding this area please join us at this presentation. Lisa Newman, a social worker from the HART team, will be facilitating this discussion.