Sage Seniors Association
15 Sir Winston Churchill Square T5J 2E5 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Older adults fleeing abuse turn to the Seniors Safe House. Now, we turn to you to help finish the job of making the Safe House more accessible, dignified, and safe. Click the link below and donate before year end! https://bit.ly/34BNZJn

The best of the season to you and yours! Please note that Sage is closed from Thursday, December 24 at noon until Monday, January 4.

Please note that Sage is closed starting tomorrow (December 24) at noon until Monday, January 4. Happy holidays!

Seeing as how November is Family Violence Prevention Month, we thought that it'd be timely to re-post this great article from CBC Edmonton from March, 2020 that talks about the unique challenges experienced by seniors feeling domestic abuse. Check it out (and see a great clip from our very own Michele Markham, manager of Sage Seniors' Safe House!) If you are a senior experiencing abuse (or know of one) people visit the Sage website at https://www.mysage.ca/help/seniors-safe-house or call the 24-hour Seniors Abuse Helpline at 780-454-8888. https://www.cbc.ca//older-adults-fleeing-domestic-violence

The Sage Seniors Safe House is a refuge for seniors facing abuse. Thanks to the support of individuals and community-minded organizations, we've raised over 90% of the funds required to renovate the space to make it more accessible and safe. Help finish the job! Your year-end gift makes a world of difference for vulnerable seniors. Click here to donate: https://bit.ly/34BNZJn

Day two of the Virtual Seniors' Forum, sponsored by Age Friendly Edmonton is done. Missed it? Don't worry - there's still two more days of great sessions to look forward to! Here's what's coming up tomorrow (Friday, November 20): 9:00 - 9:45 am Debunking Financial Myths About Reverse Mortgages... Many Canadians will outlive their retirement savings, since old financial plans did not predict new longevity. This session is for people asking themselves questions regarding retirement goals, retirement income and how to manage current cash flow and to prepare best for retirement. 10:00 - 10:45 am Connecting for Community Care This session is focused on making connections for improved mental and physical health outcomes. This presentation will be relevant to seniors who would like to know more social capital and how to connect others where they live. 11:00 - 11:45 am Making S.P.A.C.E by Downsizing and Decluttering Take a journey with Karen to discover how to make S.P.A.C.E. by downsizing and decluttering the three Ps of life. Let’s look at some common solutions for downsizing and decluttering possessions, papers, and photos. 1:00 - 1:45 pm * Happy Space Homesharing Happy Space Homesharing consists of converting under-utilized single family or townhomes homes into a multi-tenant home. The benefits include major education in living costs, social friendly interaction, healthy meal preparation and peace of mind. *Note - this replaces a previously announced session 2:00 - 2:45 pm Managing Mental Health and Wellness During the Pandemic This is part three of a three-part series which looks at practical tips to help manage stress, mental health and well-being during Covid through the winter months. 3:00 - 3:45 pm Malware and Online Scam Protection There are a lot of programs out there that can be harmful to your computer and your privacy. This program goes over some of the different types of viruses out there and how they harm you, but we will also learn how to protect our information and ensure you aren’t getting scammed. 4:00 - 4:45 pm Healthy Relationships Monique and Michele will describe how to be helpful and supportive when a friend or loved one is in a relationship that could be harmful. It can be very difficult to know what to say or do when you believe someone you care about is in a relationship that might be abusive. We will discuss signs to look for, how to be supportive, and what community resources are available to you. Click below to see a full list, with links to join: https://www.seniorsforum.ca/schedule-list/

November 23-28 is REALTORS Care Week! Sage recognizes REALTORS Community Foundation Edmonton and Area for their generous support over the past decade. We thank Realtors for including seniors in their commitment to healthy communities!

We stand in solidarity with the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS), our Muslim sisters and brothers, and all those who, regrettably, continue to face abuse and hate in calling for a more just world.

Day two of the Virtual Seniors Forum sponsored by Age Friendly Edmonton, continues! Click the link below to join the last session of the day Learn with the Edmonton Public Library - which starts in 15 minutes (at 4:00): https://bit.ly/35Lt1bI

Our bi-weekly Health & Wellness e-newsletter is out! Click the link below to learn more about What's Happening at Sage, COVID-Specific Information & Community Resources, Upcoming Events, Programs of Interest, News, and Engagement Opportunities (and a special holiday section!) https://www.mysage.ca/about-us/news/post/78284

Day two of the Virtual Seniors Forum, sponsored by Age Friendly Edmonton continues! Click the link below to join the upcoming session How to Buy a Cell Phone - , which starts in 15 minutes (at 3:00): Learn the ins and outs of buying a cell phone - when to buy one, and tips and tricks to make the process easier. https://bit.ly/3kJHxFf

The Virtual Seniors' Forum, sponsored by Age Friendly Edmonton, was a great success! Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen, particularly our (volunteer) presenters, seniors-serving organizations and others that helped us spread the word, our event committee, event volunteers, and - of course - everyone who attended! Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council Edmonton Transit Service - ETS Edmonton Public Library Edmonton Seniors Centre North Edmonton Seniors Association YMCA of Northern Alberta - Edmonton Nurse Next Door City of Edmonton Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Edmonton Branch Alzheimer Society Alberta and Northwest Territories GEF Seniors Housing YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) Connecting Edmonton Seniors Finding Balance Alberta

We had some technical difficulties with the link to our #VirtualSeniorsForum2020 2:00 session - "Fall Prevention". Here's the correct link! https://zoom.us/j/91576334501.

The Virtual Seniors' Forum, sponsored by Age Friendly Edmonton, concludes today at 4:00 with "A Time for Celebration". Join us for music and door prizes as we celebrate the strength, vitality, resilience of seniors. Don't miss it! Click the link below to join us online or by phone. https://www.seniorsforum.ca/

Its Day two of the Virtual Seniors Forum, sponsored by Age Friendly Edmonton! Click the link below to join the upcoming session, which starts in 15 minutes (at 11:00) - "Managing Mental Health and Wellness During the Pandemic". We're all in the same storm but we're not all in the same boat... this session will equip you with tools to keep your head above water in this trying time. https://bit.ly/3pJp9Qz

The Virtual Senior's Forum, sponsored by Age Friendly Edmonton, wraps up later this afternoon, but there are still a couple more great presentations between now and then! Check out the 3:00 session - "The Music of our Lives", where John will discuss the casual and clinical benefits of music, elements of music (such as rhythm) and how music ties to cultural identities. Click the link below, scroll down, and join us by phone or computer! https://www.seniorsforum.ca/

Day one of the Virtual Seniors' Forum, sponsored by Age Friendly Edmonton is done. Missed it? Don't worry - there's still three more days of great sessions to look forward to! Here's what's coming up tomorrow (Thursday, November 19): 9:00 - 9:45 am Hoarding Disorder and How You Can Help... Explore the complexities and contributing factors around hoarding behaviour and learn how to support those afflicted. 10:00 - 10:45 am There is More to Hearing Than Only Hearing Aids! Discover services provided by the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, and find out what devices are available to help those with hearing loss. 11:00 - 11:45 am Managing Mental Health and Wellness During the Pandemic Part two of a three-part series which looks at practical tips to help manage stress, mental health and well-being during Covid through the winter months. 1:00 - 1:45 pm Tips for Supporting a Person Living with Dementia Learn quick and easy tips when assisting a person living with dementia, and discover how dementia changes a person's short term memory, reasoning and communication. 2:00 - 2:45 pm Fall Prevention Falls are responsible for 10-15% of visits to the emergency department and for more than 50% of injury-related hospitalizations in people over the age of 65. Learn how to prevent falls before they happen. 3:00 - 3:45 pm How To Buy A Cell Phone Stressed out with the options of what devices to buy and what providers to sign up with? This presentation goes through the ins and outs of purchasing a cell phone and a plan, when to buy them, and some tips and tricks. 4:00 - 4:45 pm Learn with the Edmonton Public Library Explore the free online learning resources available through the epl.ca website. To download the complete program click the link below: https://www.mysage.ca/public/download/files/161462

The Virtual Seniors' Forum, sponsored by Age Friendly Edmonton, continues! Join us at 2:00 for "Divine Spice" - a journey of delicious herbs and spices with powerful health benefits from Indo Pak Asia. Yasmin will help you create magic in your kitchen with dishes that will inspire and nourish you and your loved ones. Together, let's discover the joys and benefits of food that will delight your senses, invigorate your mind, and touch your soul! Click the link below, scroll down, and follow the directions to join us by phone or computer! https://www.seniorsforum.ca/