October 1 marks National Senior’s Day, an occasion for all Canadians to join in celebrating older adults across Canada. Hamilton Family Health Team acknowledges the contribution that older adults in Canada have made and continue to make to our families, communities, and society.
We believe that healthy aging isn’t just a goal for October, it is a lifelong journey worth celebrating every day. That’s why we are proud to offer free Healthy Aging Workshop Series, designed for seniors and their caregivers. These are free, one-hour workshops that are held in-person across the Greater Hamilton area or virtually for flexibility and convenience.
What is the Healthy Aging Workshop Series?
We share strategies, skills, and resources to help prevent health challenges, reduce impact and improve your overall health and wellbeing.
Each session is facilitated by healthcare professionals such as registered dietitians, social workers, pharmacists and physiotherapists, who understand the unique needs of older adults and offer compassionate, expert guidance.
Topics include:
- Boost your Brain Health and Prevent Dementia
- Diabetes 101
- Food and Mood
- Grief and Loss
- Heart Health
- Improve your Sleep
- Keeping your Bones Healthy and Prevent Falling
- Reducing Social Isolation and Loneliness
- Managing Chronic Pain
- Nutrition for Healthy Aging
- Prevent Incontinence and Improve Sexual Health
We also offer virtual workshops that might be of interest:
- Medication Coverage in Ontario: What’s Paid for What’s Not
- Over the Counter Medication and Supplements
- Stress Management Workshop Series
- Vaccines this Fall: What you Need to Know
What participants are saying:
- “Many bits of information, lots to reflect on.”
- “I learned how to reduce the risk of falling and how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.”
- “The importance of strength and balance exercises.”
- “I’m not the only one experiencing this.”
How to register?
Workshops are held at accessible locations such as libraries, YWCA Active Living Centres, seniors’ recreation centres, housing complexes, and places of worship.
To register or learn more, call (905) 667-4854 or email (groups@hamiltonfht.ca).
If you’re part of a seniors’ organization or community groups and would like us to being a workshop at your location, we’d love to hear from you.