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.
\n$20 for Foothills Retired Teachers Association members,
\n$25 for public<\/p>\n
To register: loucksmj@gmail.com
\nPayment E transfer to: frtatreasurer@gmail.com
\nAging in Place\u2026a mini conference at the Okotoks Vikings Center.
\nAimed at seniors and families looking ahead to be prepared to stay in their homes as they age. What
\ndo you need to know, where you can get support.
\n$20 for Foothills Retired Teachers Association members,
\n$25 for public<\/p>\n
Time 8:30 a.m. – Registration and Check In<\/p>\n
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – \u00a0Jill Chambers
\nAging in Place: My Health
\nWhat is your state of health now? (based on questionnaire)
\nWhat can you do now to help ensure a healthy future?<\/p>\n
10:30 \u2013 11:30 a.m. – Kathy Mendham
\nOn 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.<\/p>\n
11:30 \u2013 1:00 p.m. – Lunch on own<\/p>\n
1:00 \u2013 2:00 p.m. – Jill Chambers
\nAging in Place: My Home
\nThink about the home you live in now. Do you plan to live there with you are 70? 80? 90?
\nWhat changes can you make to your home to support your needs?<\/p>\n
2:00 \u2013 3:00 p.m. – Catherine Eckersley
\nExplains the role of an OT in aging-in-place, when to involve one, and what a typical aging- in-place home assessment involves.
\nFrom 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.
\nThis one-hour presentation will address all your questions about how occupational therapy can improve your independence, comfort and safety with aging-in-place.<\/p>\n
3:00 p.m. – AHS Foothills: Erica Simmons and Jacklyn Anderson
\nMental health assessment and plans for care<\/p>\n
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