Aging in Place – A Mini Conference

Aging in Place… A Mini Conference at the Okotoks Vikings Center

Aimed at seniors and families looking ahead to be prepared to stay in their homes as they age. What do you need to know, where you can get support.
$20 for Foothills Retired Teachers Association members,
$25 for public

To register: loucksmj@gmail.com
Payment E transfer to: frtatreasurer@gmail.com
Aging in Place…a mini conference at the Okotoks Vikings Center.
Aimed at seniors and families looking ahead to be prepared to stay in their homes as they age. What
do you need to know, where you can get support.
$20 for Foothills Retired Teachers Association members,
$25 for public

Time 8:30 a.m. – Registration and Check In

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. –  Jill Chambers
Aging in Place: My Health
What is your state of health now? (based on questionnaire)
What can you do now to help ensure a healthy future?

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Kathy Mendham
On how they approach planning for staying at home so the audience and start to recognize areas in which they can be proactive and plan ahead.

11:30 – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch on own

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Jill Chambers
Aging in Place: My Home
Think about the home you live in now. Do you plan to live there with you are 70? 80? 90?
What changes can you make to your home to support your needs?

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Catherine Eckersley
Explains the role of an OT in aging-in-place, when to involve one, and what a typical aging- in-place home assessment involves.
From discussing your goals for the future, assessing your current physical and cognitive abilities, analyzing the home environment and any concerns with daily activities, to providing recommendations for equipment, therapies/services, and home modifications/renovations.
This one-hour presentation will address all your questions about how occupational therapy can improve your independence, comfort and safety with aging-in-place.

3:00 p.m. – AHS Foothills: Erica Simmons and Jacklyn Anderson
Mental health assessment and plans for care