Outreach

Driving can be a source of pleasure, recreation, independence as well as necessity. As we age, driving can become more and more challenging. To help assist seniors in driving safely, we are hosting two information sessions on Tuesday, March 6. The first session is at 10:00 am at the Trochu Seniors Drop-In Centre, and the second is at 1:00 pm at the Silver Willows Drop-In located in Torrington.  
In these sessions, Cathy Mantika from the AMA, will be discuss the changing nature of driving as we ag

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In April, Alberta celebrated the many volunteers that keep our organizations going. Seniors Outreach is one such organization that is blessed with many dedicated volunteers. Within Kneehill County in 2010, our 275 active volunteers gave more than 16,000 hours to serving their communities. This is a phenomenal amount of time and we are so grateful to everyone who gave of their time to serve others.
The Seniors Outreach Caring Car program is our largest program with more than 3,150 volunteer hours

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The cold winds of winter have been blowing lately but the promise of a coming spring warms us.  And so the winds of change are blowing at Seniors Outreach with  a promise of good things to come.  After five-plus years of leading this prestigeous  organization, I feel it is time to pass on the baton.   It has been a tremendous privilege to work with the wonderful volunteers who make this organization successful. I thank you all for the support and confidence you have placed in me over these past

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At the Healthy Brains presentation last week put on by the Alzheimer Society of Red Deer we learned some interesting facts about how to keep your brain healthy and active. Exercising your brain is as important for well being as exercising your body. Here are some simple things everyone can do no matter what age or stage of life you are at.  Brush your hair with your left hand, if you normally use your right hand. Same with brushing your teeth or using your fork – use the opposite hand. Any task

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