Kerby Centre for the 55+
1133 7 Ave SW T2P 1B2 Calgary, AB, Canada

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Fall Wellness Week! We are posting several of the presentations on our YouTube channel. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/KerbyCentre/featured

Our next free bread market will be on Tuesday Nov 24 at Kerby Centre! This market was originally scheduled to be at Greater Forest Lawn, but has been moved back to Kerby Centre. We hope to visit our friends at GFL soon!

Friday, November 20th 10:00 am to 10:45 am Creating Arthritis Awareness Six million Canadians one in every five live with arthritis. It’s Canada’s most chronic health condition, and without a greater spotlight on this growing issue, that number is expected to rise to nine million by 2040. The Arthritis Society works to fund life-changing research and inspire increased awareness of arthritis across Canada, in support of the six million who live with it (and all those who l...ove them). This presentation will feature an Arthritis Society volunteer speaking live (virtually) to share their personal story of what it means to live with arthritis, and how the Arthritis Society has helped them cope with and move through the effects of this chronic disease. An Arthritis Society staff member will also be in attendance to share our wide range of digital tools and resources. Presented by Nicole Bedard, Revenue Development Manager, Alberta Register now! www.kerbypresentsarthritissociety.eventbrite.ca

Thursday, November 19th 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm The Truth About Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It affects more Canadians than all other forms of arthritis combined. Osteoarthritis primarily affects the spine and joints of the hand and lower extremities, resulting in pain, stiffness, deformity, and loss of function. This presentation will provide an overview of Osteoarthritis, including the risk factors, the medication options, and the presentat...ion of this disease. Presented by Jerry Zhang, Pharmacy At Your Door by CareRx, Project Lead and a Fourth year Pharmacy Student at the University of Alberta. Register now! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-truth-about-osteoarthritis-

Thursday, November 19th 11:00 to 11:45 am Dr. Carrie Scarff, PhD Audiologist will be presenting ‘How to Hear Better in 2020 and Beyond’. Have you noticed that the world that we are in with mask wearing and distancing is making it harder for you to hear the things you’d like to hear?... Dr. Scarff will cover all the things that you need to know in order to understand your hearing. This includes how to tell if someone has hearing loss, what to do if you think you may have hearing loss, as well as how and where to get help. She is well versed in the financial resources available to seniors in Alberta for all types of hearing assistive devices. Dr. Scarff will also share the very latest findings from August 2020 in Dementia research related to the positive effects of hearing aid use on reducing the risk of Dementia. She will cover technology options including the latest hearing aid and microphone advancements. Many of the tips that she shares for improving your hearing function are techniques you can do that are simply changes in behaviour or free apps available on your smartphone, Ipad or laptop, including things you can do to hear better when someone is wearing a mask or speaking from a distance. Dr. Scarff is a National and International presenter to healthcare agencies and staff as well as seniors groups. She completed her Audiology training at Dalhousie University, her clinical Audiology internship at Georgetown Medical Centre in Washington DC and her PhD at The University of Calgary. Dr. Scarff is a very popular presenter as she brings the latest scientific research to life in an engaging and easy to understand manner. As hearing well is directly linked to brain and body health, this is a ‘Not to Miss’ presentation. Register now! www.kerbypresentsaudiologyinnovations.eventbrite.ca

Wednesday, November 18th 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm A Home to Age In Griffin Simony, Co-Founder of Shift Accessibility Contractors Ltd. explores the different modifications that can be completed within your home to make it more safe, comfortable and enjoyable for aging-in-place.... He will talk about the process for identifying areas of concern, healthcare professional’s roles, potential funding options and many other aspects of accessible home modifications. Register now! www.kerbypresentsshiftaccessibility.eventbrite.ca