5th Annual Aging in Place Conference

'Supporting Healthy Active Aging'
The conference will focus on four key areas:
- Safety, Health and Wellness
- Transportation and Mobility
- Home
- Buildings and Outdoor Spaces

9:00am Opening Welcome
9:15am Keynote Presentation
It's Your Life - Make it the Best! It's never too late to enhance your health. In this session, Liz will take you through how to fuel your body so you can become the healthiest you can be. Learn which vitamins older adults need to take and where to go for scientifically sound nutrition information.

Liz da Silva, MS, RD
Clinical Dietitian Educator & Researcher, Fraser Health
UBC Clinical Instructor, Dietetics Program
Workshops begin at 10:30am (please sign-up for a maximum of one workshop during each timeslot)

10:30am-11:20am
Educate Yourself: It May Not Be Dementia
Presented by Seniors Come Share Society
Fire Safety. Presented by Surrey Fire Services
Falls Prevention.Presented by Fraser Health
TravelSmart for Seniors: Getting Around Metro Vancouver. Presented by TransLink (South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority)

11:30am-12:20pm
Personal Safety. Presented by Surrey RCMP
Educate Yourself: It May Not Be Dementia. Presented by Seniors Come Share Society
Diabetes, What You Need to Know. Presented by Canadian Diabetes
Be an Advocate: Elder Abuse Awareness. Presented by City of Surrey
Seniors in the Park. Presented by Surrey Parks (this workshop will take place outside rain or shine)

12:30pm-1:20pm
First Steps in Family History (Genealogy). Presented by Surrey Libraries
Power of Attorney, Wills and Estates. Presented by Chris Boulton, Lawyer with Kane, Shannon and Weiler
Advance Care Planning.Presented by Fraser Health
Personal Emergency Preparedness.Presented by Surrey Emergency Preparedness Program

1:30pm-2:20pm
Considering a Move?. Presented by the Fraser Valley Realty Board
Mature Drivers. Presented by Surrey RCMP Volunteers
The Old Age Security Program and Benefits. Presented by Service Canada

2:30pm-3:20pm
Canada Pension Plan Program and Benefits. Presented by Service Canada
Travelling Across the Borde. Presented by Canada Border Service Agency
Just Move! Fitness Class. Presented by Recreation Surrey
Is Wandering a Problem for Your Loved One?. Presented by Search and Rescue Surrey
Pre-registration is required for each individual workshop, as space is limited. Workshops are still actively being added. Please check back regularly for the most up to date information.

Lunch will be available for purchase at the cafe.
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