Health
Exciting News with our Vaccination Counts up and our hospitalizations down, the reopening of many businesses, loosening of restrictions, and the hope of mask less faces has arrived! As we are in Phase 2 of Open for Summer Provincial plan we welcome the new found freedom, yet remain cautious to new variants. Vaccines are the path out.
Please if you haven’t already, book your Vaccine as soon as possible. Everyone ages 12 and older are eligible now.
If you, or someone you know is experiencing Vaccine Hesitancy, please remind them to have a discussion with your Family Doctor or review the AHS website on Vaccine Hesitancy at immunizeAlberta.ca
Seniors Transportation to Vaccination Sites – Do you need help to get to your 2nd vaccine?
While funds are available, Chestermere FCSS can provide assistance with transportation costs and offer older adults 55+ a free one-way or round-trip taxi ride, to their vaccination or other medical appointments. *Must meet the criteria for transportation assistance eligibility to apply. If you are interested, please click the link to download the referral form. chestermere.ca/seniorstransportation We require at least 72 hours notice prior to your appointment and for any cancellations. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sharron Matthewman, Seniors & Community Development Facilitator at 403-207- 7050 or email smatthewman@chestermere.ca
Chestermere Coalition for Seniors
It was wonderful to meet with Senior’s Coalition in person outside at John Peake Park last week. We had a great discussion around what us seniors want to be named. Older adult? Elder? Senior? What do you identify yourself with? The recent conference on Aging in Canada refers to the older adult. Their conclusion on the future of Aging was around Technology: access to and skills as well as intergenerational sharing of skills and wisdom.
We have Senior’s Resource Handbooks available at the meeting and in the library, please pick yours up or take one for a neighbor.
Hope to see more of you at the next Seniors Coalition meeting at John Peake Park in July 21st at 1:30pm, bring a lawn chair and a beverage of your choice! Please contact Leslie.racz@crpcn.ca for updates or enquiries.
Seniors Advisory Committee
Many thanks to the Seniors Advisory Committee for all their dedication in seeing through the strategies brought forth from the Seniors Taskforce to Council in 2020. This is a committee of Council serving two years ahead. Thank you for your time and commitment volunteering for the seniors of Chestermere.
Armchair Travel
Armchair Travel is one of the most wonderful ways to look into our fantastic, vast world and learn as much as our hearts desire. We can travel to some of our favorite places without leaving home. Through videos, pod casts, books and music and numerous other ways, we can go to places we have never seen, or only ever dreamed of. This way of travelling, is a delightful pastime and is good for the imagination and soul. After all, we are curious individuals and have a thirst for knowledge!
Ready? Let’s step into Summer sports and fitness activities. No matter your age or ability, it is important to take part in some form of fitness or sport on a regular basis. Did you know that spending 10 hours a day either laying or sitting down, can cause serious health issues for older adults? A lack of activity can also cause reduced mobility. So, with that being said, there are so many no cost, or low cost, activities that you can do, I have named only a few to give you food for thought! Walking, water aerobics, tennis, pickleball, swimming, golf, Nordic walking with poles, gardening, curling, croquet and bocce ball. Perhaps you want to be a little more adventurous and try kayaking or cycling. If you have a larger budget and up for an even bigger challenge, maybe learn to sail. Ready? Let’s go.
To prepare for our trip, please follow the steps for a relaxing journey. Step 1 – Pour yourself a cup of tea or your favorite tipple, Step 2- kick off your shoes, Step 3 – pull up a comfy chair, ready? let’s go!
Please note that there may be averts at the beginning or during videos.
How to Kayak – What Beginners Need to Know | Perception Kayaks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAEkR13ChPs 4:11 mins
How to Start Cycling Over 50 (Or At Any Age) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Hkgh7jc5k 10:09
Learn How to Sail: A Step-by-Step Guide to SAILING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjBYRUZbU4Y 25:57 mins
Take care and stay safe,
Leslie & Sharron
