Education

Programs & Services

Education:

Please see our Lunch and Learns tab

Lunch and Learn

Come for lunch and stay for brief, informative presentations on a variety of topics including nutrition, brain health, exercises you can do at home and more. Call to reserve your space and order lunch.

Lunch & Learn costs $10.00/person

April:  Healthy Mouth: Key to a Healthy Body

Active Aging in Manitoba in collaboration with the Manitoba Dental Hygienists Association (MDHA) has developed a 1-hour presentation/discussion on the importance of maintaining a healthy mouth for healthy aging. This presentation will inform you about:

  • The mouth-body-health connection & why oral health is important
  • Warning signs & how to maintain a healthy mouth
  • How to take control of your oral health
  • Challenges in maintaining oral health & ways to overcome those challenges
  • How to talk to your dental care team

Caring for your oral health and others in your life

Monday, April 15: Brunkild @ 12:30

Thursday, April 18: Sanford @ 12:30   Monday, April 22: La Salle @ 12:30           Wednesday, April 24: Starbuck Hall @ 12:30

July: Understanding Dementia


Currently, more than 19,000 Manitobans have Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. This presentation will provide information on:
*       Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
*       The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease
*       What you can do to reduce your risk!
*       Interacting with someone living with dementia
*       Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Programs & Services

-Monday, July 15 in Brunkild
- Monday, July 22 in La Salle
- Wednesday, July 17 in Starbuck
- Thursday, July 25 in Sanford

 

Please call Leanne to sign up for any of the Lunch and Learns. 

Lunch is served at 11:45 for $10 and the presentation is free. If you are unable to join us for lunch, please also register in advance for the presentations.