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Kerby Centre provides assistance with income tax preparation for low-income seniors. Volunteers prepare income tax returns in March and April, and even after the tax season is over!Kerby Centre helps seniors live their best lives.Call 403-705-3246 for more...
Best Exercises for Seniors
The Best Exercises for Seniors Exercise is crucial for older adults, but it can be hard to know where to begin. If you haven’t worked out for a while, re-entry into the active world can be daunting. There’s also a good chance the exercises you were once accustomed to...
Fun February Sport Events
With February generally being a cold moth, finding activities to do are a bit tougher for elderly people. So, instead of heading out into the cold, turn on the tv and settle in to watch the Winter Olympics. Cheering on your favorite Canadian in the sport you love is...
Winter Hazards to Avoid
Frostbite can cause damage to the skin and progress to the bone. It usually affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, and toes. Frostbite can even result in loss of limbs. Seniors with heart disease and other circulation problems are at risk. Prevention includes...
Festive Halloween Ideas
If you and your friends would like to get together for Halloween, here are a few ideas to make it a little more festive: Share scary stories Your friends probably know some good ones, but you can come equipped with a book or some stories from the internet just in...
Preparing for an Emergency
Being prepared before disaster strikes is the best way to manage an emergency situation. For an aging adult, emergency planning may require some additional thought. The following information will help you start planning for an emergency. Emergency alerts The most...
Poor Air Quality and the Effects on Seniors
Health: Air quality has reached unhealthy levels for vulnerable groups including the elderly and those who have suffered a stroke, have diabetes, currently have a respiratory illness or cold, or those with heart or lung issues such as asthma or COPD. Health agencies...
Why Seniors Should Consider Playing Golf
Offers Low-Risk Exercise Most seniors shy away from physical activities out of fear of harming themselves. However, golf is a low energy sport your loved one can play as often as he or she likes. It is a low-impact activity where players walk on a soft and gentle...
Yoga for Seniors
Yoga is a holistic practice combining physical poses (asana) with mindfulness, breathing techniques, and meditation. The combination of these practices promotes functional mobility, self-discovery and helps rebalance the nervous system. For millennia, yoga...
Gardening Tools
Here are a few tips for making the most of you garden this spring: Work on your soil Soil is the foundation of any good garden. Compost to create soil that is healthy. Once you have healthy soil you get better disease resistance, stronger roots on your plants and...