Your Aging Parents

Art For Older Adults - carya Our Artist In Residence programming has started, and our first Artist in Residence is Stacey Walyuchow! She will run two 6-week programs, where up to 12 participants can register. Stacey will share her process and skills with seniors in a weekly workshop, and participants will create their own inspi...

Kerby Centre has adapted well to offering very good presentations by Zoom.
Caring for our mental health is very important.

Between May 3-6, 2021, Kerby Centre will host a series of online presentations to raise awareness and bring supports to all of you. Sign up to our FREE webinars via this link https://bit.ly/2S8kgUO.

This lineup of amazing speakers will touch on topics that impact everyone's daily life.

You know that walking is good for your health. But did you know that how fast you walk can be an indicator of your overall health?

Walking Speed – Is It a New Vital Sign? An important part of your mobility is your ability to walk, and how fast you walk can be an important indicator of your overall health. Like your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and rate of breathing, there is evidence that your walking speed may be an important new vital sign.

In Canada, more than 32,000 children aged 14 and under are living in a skipped generation family. That is, in a home where grandparents are raising grandchildren.

Grandparents raising grandchildren face many challenges. This article provides some resources for information and support.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Your Aging Parents In a skipped generation family, we find grandparents raising grandchildren. They take on this role because the parents are unable to do so.

3 ways music is beneficial to your health Given the deep connection that most of us have with music, it should come as no surprise that researchers around the world continue to investigate music's therapeutic benefits. Music is a safe, simple, and inexpensive strategy; however, it continues to be an underused tool. Whether for yourself, or....

Thanks to guest author Beth Gorchynski for sharing her expertise in this article.

Beth has over thirty years of experience in seniors' health. She is a consultant with Senior Care Access supporting seniors and their families to navigate the transition into long term care.

When Your Parent Needs Long Term Care - Your Aging Parents It is normal to feel overwhelmed when your parent needs long term care. Advice to help you and your loved one navigate the move.

Sweet story

A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like. "We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made form a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods." The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this in. At last she said, "I sure wish I'd gotten to know you sooner!" 😄

Calgary's Child Magazine has long been known for providing timely and helpful information for parents/families. This issue has a new section: "Calgary Grands" - just for grandparents and great-grands.
You can find the latest issue on stands and online.
https://calgaryschild.com

Ever heard the term "Nature-Deficit Disorder?" Originally coined by Richard Louv to describe the effects on childhood development of limiting experience and exposure for children to the natural world.

In this article, Sarah White describes the negative effects on her mother's health when she lost visual connection to nature.
There are many checklists for choosing assisted living or a care facility. Do any include access to nature?

In Life’s Last Chapter, What Matters? A Room With a View A window overlooking a stand of trees brought comfort to this writer’s dying mother

UN has declared 2021-2030 the Decade of Healthy Aging.
Some action areas include:
Age-friendly environments
Combating ageism
Integrated care
Long-term care

Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) The Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) is an opportunity to bring together governments, civil society, international agencies, professionals, academia, the media, and the private sector for ten years of concerted, catalytic and collaborative action to improve the lives of older people, their famil...

Register for free at acaging.ca

Our parents and grandparents have many experiences from their long lives. Sometimes it is not so easy to get them to share with us. Here is one way to capture those precious stories.
A Friend Indeed

Preserving Life Stories Before They're Gone

Don't break the chain. Now is the time to capture their stories, as told by them, for you and for future generations.
Learn more at www.getafriendindeed.com

For years, in my presentations, I always stressed the importance of having the right estate documents (will, personal directive, power of attorney.)
Now we live in the digital age, we need to have a "digital estate plan." I have just started mine.
I encourage you to get a cup of coffee or tea and listen to this very important presentation.
Thanks Kerby Centre for the 55+ for sharing this on the Kerby YouTube channel.

What Happens To Your Digital Information If You Are No Longer Here? Presented By Esther Allman Silberg , CPCA, BPEFinancial Advisor - Insight Wealth ManagementAsk yourself, if I got hit by a bus tomorrow, how would my loved o...

Don't miss out on this special Easter Lunch from the Kerby Cafe! Available next week only for dine-in, take-out, or curbside pickup!
Book your curbside order on our website now!
https://www.kerbycentre.com/kerbycafe/

Some good news. Activities to keep healthy. Thanks to carya and their programs in east village.

Gentle fitness has been an important part of our East Village Calgary programming for many years, and we are excited to be bringing those programs to Village Commons!

We can't wait until we can move together in person again, but for now we continue to offer yoga and Zumba virtually. Visit https://caryacalgary.ca/about-carya/east-village/ for more details!

I like the 20-20-20 rule when spending time in front of our screens.

Demystifying Myths About Your Eyes Urban myths, “old” wives’ tales and your mom saying you’ll go blind if you sit too close to the TV. It’s time to debunk the myths and share some truths about your beautiful eyes.

Do you or an older adult you know need some help filing your taxes? Join us for a free, virtual Tax Clinic for Older Adults.

In this session, we'll provide some clarity on what T-slips you need and what the process is to complete them. We will also talk about benefits that are new this year, as well as the climate action incentive.

Visit our website for more information and to register
https://bit.ly/3c2j0tQ

Interesting article in the New York Times on "disenfranchised grief."
Our age group has had many losses during the pandemic year. We try to stay positive and focus on the things that we have. But not seeing grandchildren -- missing their milestone events such as graduation -- unable to attend the funeral of a long-time friend, all of these are significant losses and we need to find a way to acknowledge our grief.

It’s OK to Grieve for the Small Losses of a Lost Year There is a name for grief that isn’t routinely acknowledged: disenfranchised grief.

At age 40, I went to University and changed career paths. Could not have done it without the support of my husband and kids. Great decision.

I am sure that I am not the only one who has done this.

Guest Column: It Takes a Dream | Aging Horizons Bulletin At age 45, Cindy Walker went back to school. The experience was life-changing. In this issue, Walker charts her journey and tells why trusting your dreams, matter. Cindy Walker lives with her husband in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada. "Mom, you should go back to school," my eldest son said. […]

Study: Baby Boomers Put Grandchildren First | Aging Horizons Bulletin Baby boomers today are dubbed a "selfish generation", accused of depriving subsequent generations of the opportunities they themselves benefited from. But U.K. research argues the selfish generation narrative ignores the role baby boomers play as childcare providers for grandchildren. The study's au...

Do you love to read?
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Are you looking for a safe and meaningful way to volunteer?
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e-wee read sr pairs 55+ volunteers with kindergarten and grade one students to help young readers discover the joy of reading. Make meaningful connections and a lasting difference as a reading role model in this safe and fun new way to read with children!
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Volunteer orientation runs the week of April 5 and reading for this 10-week volunteer opportunity begins April 12.
Learn more about how it works and what you need to get involved: http://ow.ly/X32d50DUwSQ
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Sign up here (check ‘e-wee read sr.’):
http://ow.ly/57kz50DUwSR
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Questions? Reach out to Janelle at [email protected].
Kids Up Front Calgary

Kerby Centre for the 55+ This article is of interest to seniors.

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