ACTIVE AGING SERIES: HEALTH FROM THE NECK UP
- Thursday, June 12, 2025
- 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Westend Seniors Activity Centre
- Cost: $3.00 – includes coffee & muffin
- Door prizes, loot bags, and all attendees will receive a variety of resources
HOW TO REGISTER:
- Visit our front desk (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Call our centre – 780 483 1209
- Register online at MyActiveCentre HERE
1:45 to 2:30 p.m.
Keeping an Eye on Your Meds: A Guide for Healthy Vision as You Age
Presented by Terra Losa Pharmacy
As people age, they are more likely to take multiple medications for various health conditions. While these medications are often essential, many can have unintended effects on eye health. Common drugs such as antihistamines, antidepressants, blood pressure medications, and steroids may cause or worsen eye problems like dry eye, blurred vision, cataracts, glaucoma, or even retinal damage.
Older populations are especially vulnerable due to age-related changes in their eyes and the higher likelihood of pre-existing vision issues. The talk will focus on recognizing the potential risks, understanding common symptoms, safe use and storage of medications and tips in preventing medication-related eye complications.
2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Cataracts and Eye Health
Alberta Optometrists Association
Join the Alberta Association of Optometrists for an informative session on senior eye health, presented by a local optometrist. This talk will focus on cataracts, a prevalent cause of vision issues in older adults.
Discover the risk factors, early symptoms, and treatment options available. We’ll also provide practical advice on maintaining eye health and safeguarding your vision. This presentation is ideal for seniors, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more about eye health. Come and gain the knowledge you need to care for your eyes for years to come!
3:15 to 3:30 p.m.
I Think I Need Hearing Aids, Now What?
Stanford Hearing
Come join us as we learn about how to go about determining if you need hearing aids. During this presentation, we will learn about:
- Going for a hearing test…what it is, what the results may look like, and what the next step is
- Choosing your hearing aids. Gone are the days of squealing hearing aids or big devices that are in your ears. Today hearing aids are small, and discreet but filled with all kinds of features like Bluetooth technology that allow you to connect them to your phone, iPad, and more!
- Costs and funding. We have all heard that hearing aids can be expensive but did you know that there is funding available for seniors?
- Repairs, cleaning, and more!
