Empowered Seniors Speakers Series

Caring for the Aging Mind – How to Prioritize Wellness in Later Life

Among the many challenges of aging, mental health is one that is rarely discussed. The normal aging process can bring with it such issues as depression, chronic grief, and anxiety. Older adults need a safe space to discuss these issues, and this month’s seminar will not only provide that, but will allow for open discussion about mental health among seniors.

Empowered Seniors Speakers Series is thrilled to welcome psychotherapists from Burlington's Peachy Counselling who will provide an overview of common mental health concerns. Jennifer Murdock and Adrianna Zabel will share their expertise in this session, Caring for the Aging Mind – How to Prioritize Wellness in Later Life. Join us and start your year strong with the tools and knowledge to protect and preserve your mental health.

During this seminar, you’ll learn:

• What are the most common mental health concerns
• How normal aging affects mental health
• Where to seek help
• Some coping mechanisms for significant life transitions
• Practical tips for maintaining good mental health
• The benefits of individual and group counselling
• How to proactively manage and protect mental health

Join us on January 8, 2025 for this informative and relevant seminar. Reserve your free seat at the link below.

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Burlington Art Gallery - 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Burlington ON

Ontario Health atHome - New Name, Same Exceptional Services

Ontario Health atHome (formerly Home and Community Care Support Services) is now a single organization dedicated to supportive home care services. Their mission is to help everyone be healthier at home through connected, accessible, patient-centred care, either in their own homes or via community care services.

Empowered Seniors Speakers Series is pleased to welcome the team from Ontario Health atHome to share information with you about the services they provide. In this session, Ontario Health atHome - New Name, Same Exceptional Services, our guests will share how they care for thousands of patients across the province every day.

During this seminar, you'll learn:

• How patient care needs are assessed
• How you can remain safely at home with the support of health and other care professionals
• What happens after the return home from hospital and how to recover at home
• How Ontario Health atHome can help find a family doctor or nurse practitioner
• Where to find community services to support healthy, independent living
• Their role in Ontario's long-term care home placement process

Join us on February 12, 2025 for this informative and relevant seminar. Reserve your free seat at the link below.

Please note that this session will not be recorded.

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Burlington Art Gallery - 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Burlington ON

Why Your Adult Children Should Plan For Their Longevity

If most of your discussions with your adult children are about your future plans, it might be time to change the conversation. Planning for longevity is especially important, given how our life expectancy is increasing, as are costs of care. Helping your adult children create a comprehensive plan for their own aging journey will allow them to see how they can remain independent and financially secure for their later years.

Empowered Seniors Speakers Series is pleased to welcome back Neela White, Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA) and a Senior Portfolio Manager at Blue Wing Advisory Group, Raymond James,  to guide us through this conversation. In this session, Why Your Adult Children Should Plan For Their Longevity, Neela will share her expertise about how to talk to your adult children about aging comfortably.

During this seminar, you’ll learn:

• Why it’s important to have this conversation
• How to anticipate rising health care costs
• How to avoid outliving financial resources
• Strategies for staying independent longer
• Planning for longevity and unexpected expenses
• The effect a good plan can have on stress levels and quality of life

Join us on March 12, 2025 for this informative and relevant seminar. Reserve your free seat at the link below.

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Burlington Art Gallery - 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Burlington ON

Citizen-Centred Service Canada

The Citizen Services Branch (CSB) of Services Canada is dedicated to ensuring eligible individuals know about all the benefits available to them. The branch works with federal, provincial, territorial and municipal partners to deliver a variety of services to Canadians. The CSB is a valuable resource for understanding available benefits, programs, and supports.

Empowered Seniors Speakers Series is pleased to welcome Mona Jovetic, Citizen Services Specialist, from the Citizen Services Branch. Mona will share her expertise in this month’s session, Citizen-Centred Service Canada, taking us on a journey through some of the vital and important services of the Citizen Series Branch.

During this seminar, you’ll learn:

• Who is Service Canada
• How to access the service channels
• What are the Canada Pension Plan benefits and enhancement
• Where to find benefits
• What you need to know about Old Age Security eligibility, deferral, and clawback
• What is the Canadian Dental Care Plan
• How to avoid frauds and scams

Join us on May 14, 2025 for this informative and relevant seminar. Reserve your free seat at the link below.

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Burlington Art Gallery - 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Burlington ON

Funerals - From Ceremony to Practicality

Capturing the essence of an entire life in a single event when one is grieving can be challenging. Apart from making decisions, there are many legal issues that need to be handled. It can be overwhelming to manage grief while taking care of all the preparations and the aftermath of a death. Being prepared and knowing what steps to take in what order can ease some of the stress of a funeral.

Empowered Seniors Speakers Series is pleased to welcome back Sarah Sunnucks, Educational Partner, Smith's Funeral Homes for an informative seminar about funerals, From Ceremony to Practicality. Sarah will share insights about the funeral industry as well as provide information about options, legal compliance, and planning.

During this seminar, you’ll learn:

• What a family can do when someone passes
• What are common questions
• What are some of the trends in funerals today
• First steps an executor needs to take
• How to approach a funeral when someone passes without a will or any means
• Why planning ahead is important

Join us on June 11, 2025 for this informative and relevant seminar. Reserve your free seat at the link below.

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Burlington Art Gallery - 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Burlington ON