Seniors Outreach

The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, yet they can also be a time of challenge. If resources are scare and needs are plenty it can put added pressure on families and individuals, this too is the case for seniors. Finding simple ways to say I love you, I appreciate you are important expressions of gratitude. A handwritten note, a shared story of your youth, a small container of baking with your favorite recipe can tell others how much you care without extra expense.  Your family and

November is Falls Prevention Month and regardless of age, falls prevention is vital for keeping Albertans safe, independent and active.  
Research demonstrates consistently that exercise is the primary factor that in 47 randomized controlled trials, has had the most impact in falls prevention.  The exercise needs to meet several key components in order to be effective including; exercise that challenges balance, cumulates into two hours of exercise a week, can be done at home or in a gr

What a truly amazing Fall we have had!  The colours of the trees were spectacular and the temperatures have been wonderful.  Now November is here and we start to look for other activities to keep active.
Remembrance Day is fast approaching and will be especially relevant as a result of the recent incident in Ottawa. Seniors Outreach, in partnership with the Legion, is sponsoring another WWII evening featuring the Canadians involvement.  The topic for the evening will be the Battle

Don’t wait for a crisis to happen, plan now for your future. Just as you planned for your retirement through RRSPs and other investments while you were working, plan also for your health future because you never know what lies ahead, none of us do. It is so important to have a personal directive to name a person(s) who will make day-to-day health care and personal decisions in a way that reflects your values and beliefs should you lose capacity either temporarily or more permanently. Age is no p