Empowering Seniors Stacey Wiebe News & Updates 20 February 2025 Information is power and can have a significant impact on your health and wellbeing. In these FREE information sessions, professionals will share their insights on a variety of topics with a presentation followed by a Q&A session.Each session will feature a presentation by an informed speaker, followed by at Q&A session where you can ask questions and get answers.All ActivitiesEmpowering SeniorsSeniors Cluster ServicesJanuary 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridaySeniors Cluster ServicesLearn about this unique program designed to pool the resources of a group of at least 10 individuals 55+ in order to make resources more affordable and also comes with the service of planning, transportation and various other resources.Presenters: Jennifer Okwudili & Abigail Agyekum Ages: 55+ Location: Board Room Cost: FreeRegisterFalls PreventionFebruary 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridayFalls PreventionFalls are a major concern for our aging population. In the 2023 - 2024 fiscal year in Canada there were 81,599 fall-related hospitalizations in Canada (canada.ca). Join Linda, the Executive Director of Active Aging in Manitoba for a thorough review of all the precautions and preventative exercises you can do to reduce your chances of having a major fall.Presenter: Linda Brown - Executive Director: Active Aging In Manitoba (AAIM)Ages: 55+ Location: Boardroom Cost: FreeRegisterRelief for the Family CaregiverFebruary 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridayRelief for the Family CaregiverThis presentation will be an overview of six training modules offered by the Independent Living Resource Centre.The modules we will touch on include: communication, respiratory care, wound care, bowel and bladder care, mobility, and activities of daily living . We will demonstrate the practical application of skills to better prepare you in managing the care of a loved one.Presenter: Doug Lockhart - Project Development and Training Coordinator / Independent Living Resource Centre.Ages: 55+ Location: Boardroom Cost: FreeRegisterCognitive Behavioral Therapy & MindfulnessMarch 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridaysCognitive Behavioral Therapy & MindfulnessCognitive Behavioral Therapy is a goal oriented and pragmatic approach to mental health, while Mindfulness or the state of being fully present can be more ephemeral in nature. What if we combined these two methods? CBTm is a form of therapy that explores the powerful combination of these two therapeutic modalities.Presenter: Shawn Duncan - Mood Disorders Association of ManitobaAges: 55+ Location: Boardroom Cost: FreeRegisterFinance for SeniorsApril 24, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridayFinance for SeniorsThere is a sea of information in the financial world. This can make it difficult to understand all the ways to reduce taxes, what benefits you may be eligible for, and various budgeting methods. This presentation by Community Financial Counselling Services will provide information to allow some clarity to this vast area of knowledge.Presenter: Michelle Eskandari - Community Financial Counselling Services (CFCS).Ages: 55+ Location: Boardroom Cost: FreeRegisterElder Abuse PreventionMay 8, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridayElder Abuse PreventionUnfortunately, older adults are often the target for abuse. A percentage of older adults are more vulnerable and therefore susceptible to fraud, mental and emotional abuse, to name a few. There are a number of ways you can protect yourself and ensure you are not a victim of this targeted abuse. This presentation will help define elder abuse and review a myriad of ways to protect yourself.Presenter: Lisa - Prevent Elder Abuse Manitoba (PEAM) Ages: 55+ Location: Boardroom Cost: FreeRegisterUnderstanding DementiaMarch 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridayUnderstanding Dementia is a presentation put on by the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba. This presentation will provide a broad overview of various aspects of this disease and the programs and services that are provided by the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba.Ages: 55+ Location: Board Room Cost: FreeRegisterAging in PlaceApril 3, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridayThis upbeat presentation shares practical tips for living safely and confidently at home, including staying active, falls prevention and understanding the available supportive resources that can help as your needs change. With the right planning and resources, aging in place is possible, and it starts with understanding your options.Presenter: Vicki Russenholt - Victoria LifelineAges: 55+ Location: Board Room Cost: FreeRegister - Share on Facebook Share on X
Seniors Cluster ServicesJanuary 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridaySeniors Cluster ServicesLearn about this unique program designed to pool the resources of a group of at least 10 individuals 55+ in order to make resources more affordable and also comes with the service of planning, transportation and various other resources.Presenters: Jennifer Okwudili & Abigail Agyekum Ages: 55+ Location: Board Room Cost: FreeRegister
Falls PreventionFebruary 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridayFalls PreventionFalls are a major concern for our aging population. In the 2023 - 2024 fiscal year in Canada there were 81,599 fall-related hospitalizations in Canada (canada.ca). Join Linda, the Executive Director of Active Aging in Manitoba for a thorough review of all the precautions and preventative exercises you can do to reduce your chances of having a major fall.Presenter: Linda Brown - Executive Director: Active Aging In Manitoba (AAIM)Ages: 55+ Location: Boardroom Cost: FreeRegister
Relief for the Family CaregiverFebruary 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridayRelief for the Family CaregiverThis presentation will be an overview of six training modules offered by the Independent Living Resource Centre.The modules we will touch on include: communication, respiratory care, wound care, bowel and bladder care, mobility, and activities of daily living . We will demonstrate the practical application of skills to better prepare you in managing the care of a loved one.Presenter: Doug Lockhart - Project Development and Training Coordinator / Independent Living Resource Centre.Ages: 55+ Location: Boardroom Cost: FreeRegister
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & MindfulnessMarch 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridaysCognitive Behavioral Therapy & MindfulnessCognitive Behavioral Therapy is a goal oriented and pragmatic approach to mental health, while Mindfulness or the state of being fully present can be more ephemeral in nature. What if we combined these two methods? CBTm is a form of therapy that explores the powerful combination of these two therapeutic modalities.Presenter: Shawn Duncan - Mood Disorders Association of ManitobaAges: 55+ Location: Boardroom Cost: FreeRegister
Finance for SeniorsApril 24, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridayFinance for SeniorsThere is a sea of information in the financial world. This can make it difficult to understand all the ways to reduce taxes, what benefits you may be eligible for, and various budgeting methods. This presentation by Community Financial Counselling Services will provide information to allow some clarity to this vast area of knowledge.Presenter: Michelle Eskandari - Community Financial Counselling Services (CFCS).Ages: 55+ Location: Boardroom Cost: FreeRegister
Elder Abuse PreventionMay 8, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridayElder Abuse PreventionUnfortunately, older adults are often the target for abuse. A percentage of older adults are more vulnerable and therefore susceptible to fraud, mental and emotional abuse, to name a few. There are a number of ways you can protect yourself and ensure you are not a victim of this targeted abuse. This presentation will help define elder abuse and review a myriad of ways to protect yourself.Presenter: Lisa - Prevent Elder Abuse Manitoba (PEAM) Ages: 55+ Location: Boardroom Cost: FreeRegister
Understanding DementiaMarch 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridayUnderstanding Dementia is a presentation put on by the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba. This presentation will provide a broad overview of various aspects of this disease and the programs and services that are provided by the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba.Ages: 55+ Location: Board Room Cost: FreeRegister
Aging in PlaceApril 3, 2026 10:30am - 11:30amFridayThis upbeat presentation shares practical tips for living safely and confidently at home, including staying active, falls prevention and understanding the available supportive resources that can help as your needs change. With the right planning and resources, aging in place is possible, and it starts with understanding your options.Presenter: Vicki Russenholt - Victoria LifelineAges: 55+ Location: Board Room Cost: FreeRegister
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