If you are traveling over #LaborDay weekend with someone who is living with dementia, it’s important to plan ahead to ensure a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone. Here are a few tips to help: bit.ly/3hXbeUp. #ENDALZ

Students asked the seniors about their lives then compiled what they learned into an art project gifted to their new elder friends. tacomaweekly.com/elders-and-you… #ElderWisdom Tacoma Weekly

Self Care September - Day 1: Find time for self-care. It’s not selfish, it’s essential actionforhappiness.org/self-care-sept… #SelfCareSeptember

Happy Labour Day everyone! We would like to recognize all workers, and a special thanks GWPS paramedics, who work day in and day out with dedication and compassion to care for all those in and around Guelph and Wellington County. #labourday City of Guelph @opseulocal231

Thank you to all the dedicated doctors working in clinics, emergency departments and on-call this #LabourDay to keep patients healthy! #Onhealth

Happy #BackToSchool Day! Learning can take place anywhere, regardless of age. Benefits of lifelong learning for seniors include increased cognitive health, empowerment, social engagement and more. Find options for classes/programs in Ontario at ontario.ca/page/seniors-e… #seniors

Who's excited???? Mark your calendars! 🎉 📚 Friends of the Guelph Public Library 16th Annual BIG Book Sale 🗓 September 19 to 22, 2024 📌 440 Elmira Road North, Guelph Visit fgpl.ca for more information.

Are you a part of the “sandwich generation?” Juggling the demands of caring for more than one generation requires focus, organization, and a lot of self-care. Read more: rightathome.net/blog/juggling-… #FamilyCaregiver #SandwichGeneration #RightAtHome #SeniorCare

Our #QuoteoftheDay this Friday! 🤍

💖 Grateful for the #ElderWisdom, warmth, and endless hugs of the grandest grandparents. #GrandparentsDay is September 8th, why is yours the Grandest?

Registration now open for the VIRTUAL Let's Talk About Panic webinar happening Monday, October 7th, at 9:30am! Learn about panic and how it can affect our health and emotional well-being. Register online: tinyurl.com/4feebkat Register by phone: 519-837-4444 ext. 5202

Whether caregivers are caring for someone with dementia or another illness, keeping a journal can help them manage their often overwhelming tasks. Here are some of the key benefits of journaling. bit.ly/4gcflc1 #homecare #caregiving #dementia #seniorcare #caregiver

Never too old to create: Igniting your passions bit.ly/3Ai8o94

Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids can contribute to good eye health bit.ly/4cYFWXS

Arts and Aging Day Canada is almost here! In partnership with the Sheridan Centre for Elder Research and Kate, Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts and Aging, we’re highlighting the research and benefits of arts, creativity, and self-expression. Join us on September 24: bit.ly/4dJZv6Q

September 30 is recognized as #OrangeShirtDay, inspired by the story of Residential School Survivor Phyllis Webstad. To honour Survivors and victims, Canadians across the country wear orange shirts. Read about Phyllis’ story and how you can take part: orangeshirtday.org/about-us/#story

Curious about the different types of #anxietydisorders? Understanding them is a key step toward recovery. Download our free booklet to explore more: mdsc.ca/edu/what-are-a… #anxiety #mentalhealth #mooddisorders #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #endstigma

A simple conversation can have a big impact. Together, let’s welcome every new neighbour. Learn more on how to get involved at welcomingweek.ca/#how #WelcomingWeek2024 #WellingtonWelcomes #WellingtonCounty #ExperienceWellington

In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day, we'll be hosting a free film screening - Gord Downie's: The Secret Path - on September 30 at the Fergus Grand Theatre with special guest speakers Leo Atlookan and Dr. Robert Robson.

September is World Alzheimer's Month, an opportunity to raise awareness & challenge the stigma surrounding dementia. Be sure to follow Alzheimer Society of Ontario, who provide resources for those living with dementia & their loved ones year-round. bit.ly/4eb4CwJ #WorldAlzMonth