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Age-Friendly Speaker Series

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Join us for a series of talks that inspire, inform, and empower you to live your best life at any age. This engaging series offers insightful talks on a wide range of topics that matter most to seniors—whether it’s wellness and healthy aging, personal finance, Service Canada tips, or navigating today’s technology. Our expert speakers bring a wealth of experience, ensuring that each session is both informative and tailored to the needs of older adults. Be sure to check back often for added dates!

We've added a new location! We're now hosting Age-Friendly Speaker Series at the Okotoks Public Library, as well as the Okotoks District & Seniors Club. Be sure to double check the Speaker Series event you are attending to confirm the location of that event. 

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Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Power of Attorney & Wills

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Join Zach Warne, a Foothills lawyer from Dixon Legal who specializes in wills and estates, for a discussion on setting up your Power of Attorney and Will. Learn about the importance of these legal documents, how to set them up properly, and practical tips to ensure your wishes ar...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Navigating the Long Term Care System

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Join Laura Thurber-Larsen of integrated HomeCare for a discussion on navigating the long-term care system. In this discussion, Laura will go over home care, palliative care, and higer level care across the system, and how people can access these various care options. The Age-Frie...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Green Sleeves & Care Planning

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Join us for a discussion on Green Sleeves, a plastic pocket that holds your important advance care planning forms. This session is offered in partnership with Integrated Home Care Social Worker, Laura Thurber-Larsen alongside a representative from the Calgary Rural Primary Care N...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Naturopathic Medicine

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Are you curious about naturopathic medicine but unsure what it involves? Join local Naturopathic Doctor, Annie Cannon for an informative discussion exploring the principles of naturopathic medicine, its potential benefits, and the many ways natural remedies and holistic approache...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Post-Cancer Support

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Tune in for an information session about post-Cancer supports from Wellspring Alberta's Outreach Manager, Mihaela Turturneanu. Wellspring provides support and care after diagnosis and treatment, and the session will include information about programs and services for both individ...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Naturopathic Medicine

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Are you curious about naturopathic medicine but unsure what it involves? Join Annie Cannon for an informative discussion exploring the principles of naturopathic medicine, its potential benefits, and the many ways natural remedies and holistic approaches can support your overall ...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Foothills County Hospice

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Join members of Foothills County Hospice for an overview of the care the hospice provides, and the compassionate support it offers to individuals and families. Learn about available services, when hospice care may be appropriate, and how it focuses on comfort, dignity, and quali...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Staying Active & Fall Prevention

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Join us for a discussion on fall prevention from Tracy Church, an Adult Recreation Programmer with the Town of Okotoks, who will share information on how to prevent falls, strategies to stay safe and the importance of keeping active.The Age-Friendly Speaker Series is a partnershi...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: MAiD & End of Life Care

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We will be joined by Dr. Ana Maria Olschig to discuss Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and important end-of-life care information that empowers patients to access supportive, sensitive and compassionate care. This empathic and sensitive session will approach information about e...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Finding a Doctor and Advanced Screening

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This informative session is designed to help seniors better understand how to access primary health care in Alberta. Learn practical tips for finding a family doctor and accessing health screenings.This discussion will help you navigate the health system with greater confidence a...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Mental Wellness & Aging

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This week's Age-Friendly Speaker Series will feature a discussion with Recovery Alberta, an organization providing mental health and addiction services, on the importance of mental and emotional well-being as we age. Learn about common changes, strategies to support resilience an...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Pelvic Floor Health

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Tune in for an informative session on pelvic floor health and why it matters at every stage of life. Learn about common concerns, prevention strategies, and practical ways to support strength, mobility, and overall well-being through education and healthy habits.The Age-Friendly ...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Funeral Planning

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Join us for a discussion with Snodgrass Funeral Home on funeral planning and the various options that are available. Learn how planning ahead can reduce stress for loved ones, ensure your wishes are respected, and provide clarity and peace of mind for the future.The Age-Friendly ...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Grief Support

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This supportive session offers insight into the grieving process and the many ways people experience loss. Solace Grief Support will be on site to provide an overview on the compassionate and professional grief counselling they offer, as well as more information on available reso...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Living With Alzheimers/Dementia

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Learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's from Jenna Jepson. This speaker session will also include information on the process of getting diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's and the progression of the condition.The Age-Friendly Speaker Series is a partners...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Pelvic Floor Health

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Tune in for an informative session on pelvic floor health and why it matters at every stage of life from Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Leona Ham. Learn about common concerns, prevention strategies, and practical ways to support strength, mobility, and overall well-being through e...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Green Sleeves and Advanced Care Planning

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Join us for a discussion on Green Sleeves, a plastic pocket that holds your important advance care planning forms, from Calgary Rural Primary Care Network. In an emergency, healthcare providers can look at your Green Sleeve and quickly know your healthcare wishes. This speaker se...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Elder Abuse & Support Services

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Learn how to recognize the signs of elder abuse, and the supports and services that are available for those experiencing it from Rowan House and Donelda Lang, an Older Adult Case Manager with the Calgary Rural Primary Care Network. Rowan House Society provides crisis intervention...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Compass for Caregivers

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Calling all caregivers! Join us for a presentation from Sandra Scott of Caregivers Alberta, who will provide an overview of their available programs and initiatives to support caregivers. The Age-Friendly Speaker Series is a partnership with the Okotoks & District Seniors Club, ...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: HomeFree - Medically Supervised Home Care

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Join Dr. Charles Wong, a home care physician, who will be providing information on HomeFree, a private, medically supervised homecare services provider that offers an uncompromising approach to caregiving that finds ways to keep clients at home no matter the complexity. This sess...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Home Care Supports

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Join Integrated Home Care Social Workers Kathryn de Kleine and Laura Thurber Larsen for a discussion on public Home Care supports. Bring your questions and find information on accessing and using Home Care in Alberta, what services are offered and where to go when you need suppor...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Senior's Mental Health

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This open and informative discussion focuses on mental health and emotional well-being in later life. Learn about common challenges, the importance of connection, and practical strategies and resources that support resilience, balance, and overall mental wellness from Recovery Al...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Alberta Aids to Daily Living

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Tune into this informative Speaker Series, where we will be joined by occupational therapist, Kristie Emms, for a discussion on the Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Equipment Programs, which provide funding for essential medical equipment and supplies to eligible Albertans wit...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Okotoks Public Library Programs & Services

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Join us to learn more about the Okotoks Public Library and what types of services they offer our community in this informative session lead by library staff member, Dawn! From library tours to e-learning resources, to their literacy programs and their Library of Things," where yo...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Healthy Hearing

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Hear Right Canada will be on site for this session to share information on healthy hearing as we age, including how you can access a free hearing screening, changes to our hearing that are normal with age and when you should talk to a professional about those changes, along with ...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Okotoks Transit

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Stop into this week's Age-Friendly Speaker Series to learn about Okotoks Transit and our new fixed routes from a member of our Okotoks transit team. The new fixed-route service complements the on-demand model by offering a more predictable and consistent service during peak weekd...

Age-Friendly Speaker Series: Accessing Emergency Services

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Join Advanced Care Paramedic, Adam Loria, for a discussion on accessing emergency services, when to call 9-1-1, and how to manage an emergency situation until help arrives. Adam will also go over uses of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), a portable electronic device that...

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