YMCA's FREE Seniors Active Living Fair will showcase local wellness programs and services designed for older adults.
Each Seniors Active Living Fair is a free public education initiative, developed in partnership with the Older Adult Centres’...
YMCA's FREE Seniors Active Living Fair will showcase local wellness programs and services designed for older adults.
Each Seniors Active Living Fair is a free public education initiative, developed in partnership with the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) and the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility (MSAA).
Fairs are free and accessible and help to build awareness about programs and services that are available to seniors within their communities. These Seniors Fairs are an opportunity to build community partnerships, share knowledge about healthy aging and encourage participation in an active lifestyle. Just drop in! Registration is not required.
Feature Presentations and Guest Speakers
A Step Ahead: Understanding and Preventing Falls
Falls are the leading cause of injury—especially among older adults—but they are preventable with the right strategies and awareness.
This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to reduce the risk of falls in everyday life. Whether you’re looking to protect yourself, a loved one, or members of your community, you’ll gain practical techniques to stay safe and maintain independence for years to come.
Presenter:
Tess Ewert Zehr is an Occupational Therapist with the Burlington Family Health Team and serves as the Team Lead for its expanded services. She works with patients both one-on-one and in group settings, and one of her favourite things is providing education sessions in the community. Tess is passionate about health promotion and helping Burlington residents engage in the activities they need and want to do.
Gait Speed: The New “Sixth Sense”
Gait speed is a powerful indicator of overall health. Unlike traditional vital signs, gait speed offers a dynamic measure of functional ability. Learn about a new rapid and reliable tool developed by GERAS to assess gait speed and mobility.
Presenter:
Dr. George Ioannidis, BPE, MSc, PhD, is the Deputy Director of the GERAS Centre for Aging Research and an Associate Professor in the Divisions of Rheumatology and Geriatric Medicine, Department of Health Evidence and Impact. He also holds the Eli Lilly Canada Chair in Osteoporosis.
