HEALTHY AGING RESOURCE TEAM Programs, Educational Presentations and Focus Clinics

Primary Care, CDM and Public Health HEALTHY AGING RESOURCE TEAM Programs, Educational Presentations and Focus Clinics The Healthy Aging Resource Team is a team of Public Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists working in your community. We provide health and wellness programs, presentations, and clinics focusing on a number of key topics related to healthy aging. Our target audience is primarily the older adult population. Listed below are the programs, presentations and focused clinics we currently have available. DEFINITIONS Presentation: Focused clinic: Consultation: Program: an educational session which includes a power point presentation with group activities, brainstorming and problem-solving, questions and answers. includes an educational presentation related to a specific topic, plus self-assessment of associated risk factors, and individual follow-up as required; assessment may be done in a group setting or as a consultation. private, 1:1 assessment conducted by the Public Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist, either on the same day as the focused clinic or at another arranged date and time. a series of consecutive 2 2 ½ hour sessions, running once per week for 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the program. BTheroux - AHS Seniors Edmonton Zone -revised 19June2012 1

TOPIC: ARTHRITIS Arthritis Clinic TYPE: Focused clinic LENGTH: 1-1.5 hour presentation with 15-30 minute consultation PRESENTER: Public Health Nurse Learn about the nature of arthritis Explore how you can live well with the disease Have an individual assessment with follow-up as needed Referral to occupational therapist for individual assessment and consultations. ADVERTISEMENT: Do you or someone you know have arthritis? Attending this focus clinic will help you gain a better understanding of the different types of arthritis, as well what you can do to live well with Arthritis. TOPIC: BONE HEALTH Stand Up to Osteoporosis LENGTH: 1to 1 ½ hours (Part 1 = 30 minutes; Part 2 = 1 hour) Have increased awareness of the osteoporosis disease process Be aware of risk factors for bone loss Learn how to prevent and treat osteoporosis Be able to recognize that it is never too late to take steps to strengthen bones and prevent fractures ADVERTISMENT: Could you be at risk for osteoporosis (bone disease)? Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis? Stand up to osteoporosis by taking steps now to reduce your risk for broken bones! TOPIC: CANCER Common Cancers in Canadian Older Adults 2010 TYPE: Presentation LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hours Learn what the most common cancers are people over 50 years of age Recognize the early warning signs and risk factors for each type of cancer Learn what the test and routine screens are for each type Learn what self-care actions you can take to reduce your risks ADVERTISEMENT: Are you or someone you love at risk for cancer? Come learn what the most common types of cancers are in people 50 and older, the routine tests and screens, and how you can reduce your risk for developing cancer. BTheroux - AHS Seniors Edmonton Zone -revised 19June2012 2

TOPIC: CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT TYPE: LENGTH: Better Choices Better Health Program - fun, practical, free 6 week program to help you live with chronic conditions 2 ½ hour sessions, once per week for 6 consecutive weeks; 16 participants maximum per class PRESENTERS: 2 Co-facilitators Learn to overcome daily challenges, and maintain an active, fulfilling life Learn healthier ways to live, gain confidence and motivation Build a toolbox full of information, strategies and techniques to help yours ADVERTISMENT: BETTER CHOICES BETTER HEALTH is a fun and practical workshop which can help people with chronic conditions overcome daily challenges, and maintain an active, fulfilling life. Participants (which include any support people who will be accompanying the individual with chronic disease) learn about healthier ways to live, gain confidence and motivation to manage their health, and feel more positive about their lives. They are provided with information, strategies and techniques, so they will have the tools they need to help themselves. TOPIC: DIABETES Diabetic Foot Clinic LENGTH: 1 1 ½ hour presentation with 15-30 minute consultation PRESENTER: Public Health Nurse Learn how to best care for your at risk diabetic feet Consultation includes neuropathy screening, foot assessment and treatment recommendations Referral to occupational therapist for individual assessment and consultations. ADVERTISEMENT: Do you have diabetes? Do you know how diabetes can affect your feet? This focus clinic will provide the most up to date information on the daily care of your feet and includes an individual foot assessment with treatment recommendations. TYPE: LENGTH: Better Choices Better Health - Diabetes Self- Management Program - a fun, free, practical 6 week program to help you live with diabetes 2 ½ hour sessions, once per week for 6 consecutive weeks; 16 participants maximum per class BTheroux - AHS Seniors Edmonton Zone -revised 19June2012 3

PRESENTERS: 2 Co-facilitators Learn about the nature of diabetes and explore ways to take care of yourself in order to enjoy a better quality of life! Lower your HbA1c with Type 2 diabetes, and reduce your diabetes symptoms Build a toolbox full of information, strategies and techniques to help yourself manage your diabetes and enjoy a better quality of life ADVERTISEMENT: The BETTER CHOICES BETTER HEALTH - Diabetes Self- Management Program was developed at Stanford University Patient Education Research Center and was found to lower the HbA1c of people with type 2 diabetes as well as decrease their diabetes related symptoms. The goal of the program is to help participants (which include any support people who will be accompanying the individual with chronic disease) learn more about diabetes, and explore ways to take care of themselves. TOPIC: EYE HEALTH Eyes and Aging LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hour PRESENTERS: Public Health Nurses Learn about the most common diseases affecting eyes with advancing age Learn best practice recommendations for treatment and screening for these common diseases Learn the difference between an ophthalmologist, optometrist and optician Learn what you can do to be safe with low vision. ADVERTISEMENT: What can I expect from my eyes as I age? What can I do about it? Who can help me with my eye concerns? This focus clinic covers the most common diseases with aging, as well as normal age related vision changes and what you can do to be safe with low vision. The second part provides vision screening and can help you figure out how to get the help you need. TOPIC: FALLS PREVENTION Steady As You Go [SAYGO] TYPE: Program a free interactive, 2 part program - presentation and individual risk assessment; handbook and exercise video provided LENGTH: two, 2-hour sessions, 3-4 weeks apart [and Senior Facilitator when available] Learn about the risk factors for falling as we age Assess your individual fall risks Learn ways to reduce your risk for falling BTheroux - AHS Seniors Edmonton Zone -revised 19June2012 4

ADVERTISEMENT: Falling is not a normal part of aging. There are things that may put your at a higher risk. Are you at risk for falling? Do you want to live a healthy and independent life? Come join the program and learn how to assess and reduce your risk for falling. Finding Balance LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hours Learn about the nature of adult falls Explore ways to reduce risks for falling as we age ADVERTISEMENT: Falling is not a normal part of aging. Do you want to live a healthy and independent life? Come learn positive steps that you can take to minimize your risks and prevent a fall before it happens. TOPIC: HEALTHY EATING Eat Well Live Well LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hour presentation with 10-15 minute consultation Acknowledge the benefits of healthy eating and active living in your life. Become aware of risk factors for poor nutrition and its effects on your life. Gain skills to monitor your nutritional health over time. Become familiar with recommendations for healthy eating and active living as we age. Learn where to get additional information about healthy eating and active living. Have your height, weight and waist measured. ADVERTISEMENT: Come and learn how you can stay healthy and independent longer by eating and living well! Our nurses will help you to identify areas where you can improve your health by making realistic changes in your life. Surviving the Season LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hours Learn the importance of planning to make healthy choices at Christmas Learn strategies to prevent over-eating at home, work, restaurants and parties Be aware of healthier choices for high fat and high sugar foods Be aware of the sugar/calories in beverages BTheroux - AHS Seniors Edmonton Zone -revised 19June2012 5

ADVERTISEMENT: Do you gain weight over Christmas every year? Struggle with finding a balance between enjoyment and health during the Merry Season? Join us to learn ways to be merry and healthy from December to January! Small Steps to Better Health LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hours Participants will Examine the impact small changes in diet and lifestyle can have on overall health Gain strategies to help with maintaining a healthy weight Be provided with tips on limiting fats and hidden calories and controlling food portions Understand the important role which exercise plays in maintaining weight ADVERTISEMENT: Take some small steps to better health today! Learn about how small changes in what you eat and how you move will help you to improve your health. TOPIC: HEALTHY AGING Your Inner Fountain of Youth - designed for the middle old to oldest old population LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hours Learn that there are positive changes associated with aging Learn ways to develop resiliency the key to successful aging. ADVERTISEMENT: Are you looking to put life in your years and find your inner fountain of youth? Come learn about aging gracefully. Explore the effect of aging using a wholistic approach, and learn ways to help you maximize your golden years. Healthy Aging the young old LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hours presentation Learn about the 3 components of ourselves: mind, body and spirit Develop an awareness of how each contributes to healthy aging Learn ways to maintain physical and mental health, avoid disorders, remain active and independent ADVERTISEMENT: What is really important to you as you age? What do you need to help you age well? Come explore these questions and more. BTheroux - AHS Seniors Edmonton Zone -revised 19June2012 6

TOPIC: HEART HEALTH Hypertension and Stroke LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hour presentation with 10-15 minute consultation PRESENTER: Public Health Nurse [with assistance from another PHN] Learn what high blood pressure and stroke are Learn about the risk factors for developing high blood pressure Gain strategies to decrease your risk for high blood pressure and stroke Consultation includes blood pressure assessment, referral and follow-up as needed ADVERTISEMENT: Do you want to know what those blood pressure numbers mean and what can you do to help keep your blood pressure in a healthy range? Learn more about reducing your heart and stroke risks. TOPIC: INFECTIOUS DISEASES Preparing for Influenza and Cold Season LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hours Learn the difference between bacteria and viruses Learn the nature of common infectious diseases Explore ways to prevent the spread of diseases Learn proper hand washing technique Learn self-care should you get sick ADVERTISEMENT: Influenza and the common cold are infectious diseases easily spread from person to person. We can stop the spread! Not all bugs need drugs! Come learn practical ways to prevent spreading these diseases, take care of yourself, and your love ones should you become ill. TOPIC: MEMORY Boosting Your Memory TYPE: Program LENGTH: 2 ½ hour sessions, once per week for 6 consecutive weeks PRESENTERS: Occupational Therapist and Public Health Nurse Learn how memory works and age related changes Learn memory techniques to maximize memory Consider lifestyle factors to maximize brain functions BTheroux - AHS Seniors Edmonton Zone -revised 19June2012 7

ADVERTISEMENT: A memory enhancement program for adults, age 50 and over, who are interested in addressing their concerns around memory in relation to normal aging. Classes are held once a week for six weeks, 2 hours each week. Workshops cover topics on how memory works, normal changes in memory due to aging, memory boosting strategies, memory training techniques to help with remembering, and lifestyle factors that affect memory such as nutrition, physical activities, sleep, medication and stress. Improving Your Memory LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hour PRESENTERS: Public Health Nurses Learn how our memory works Discuss factors which affect memory as we age Learn strategies to maximize your memory ADVERTISEMENT: Are you concerned about your memory? Do you think you are the only one that forgets? Come and learn how your memory works. Explore various strategies that will help you to maintain optimal brain functioning. We will also briefly examine causes of memory decline and age related changes. TOPIC: MENTAL HEALTH Beating the Blues Understanding and Preventing Depression LENGTH 1-1 ½ hours Be able to describe what depression is, Understand how depression differs from dementia and delirium, Learn the common symptoms, causes and risk factors Learn how to prevent depression Learn the treatment options and strategies for living a healthy life. ADVERTISEMENT: Commonly, people associate depression with feeling down or blue. Everyone feels down every so often, but is usually temporary. Depression is when these feelings last for a long period of time and begin to interfere with your everyday life. Come and learn about depression in older adults, the symptoms, causes, and risk factors. Explore ways to prevent and treat depression, and live a healthy life. Success over Stress TYPE: Program LENGTH 2 hour sessions for 5 consecutive weeks PRESENTER: Occupational Therapist and Public Health Nurse BTheroux - AHS Seniors Edmonton Zone -revised 19June2012 8

Become aware of stress and how it affects you Understand healthy lifestyle options that help manage stress Learn relaxation techniques and other ways to manage stress ADVERTISEMENT: Feeling overwhelmed? Unable to find time for yourself? Come and learn about how stress affects you, how to achieve balance in your life and cope with everyday stressors. Discover relaxation techniques and other ways to enjoy life. Classes are held once for 2 hours a week for 5 weeks. What s Bugging You? LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hours PRESENTERS: Public Health Nurses Learn what stress is, and how it affects you Learn ways to recognize when you are stressed Discover practical ways to effectively manage your stress ADVERTISEMENT: We all have experienced stress. Sometimes it is good, and other times we feel out of control. Come learn how to recognize when you are stressed. Explore practical ways of effectively taking control and managing the stress in your life. TOPIC: MOBILITY Walker Clinic LENGTH: 1 1 ½ hour presentation with 15-30 consultation PRESENTER: Occupational Therapists Understand different types of mobility aids Learn how to use mobility aids safely and effectively Spot maintenance, repairs and potential replacement Receive on-site maintenance & repairs Have individual follow-up as needed ADVERTISEMENT: Does your walker need maintenance, repairs or replacement? Do you use your walker safely? This focus clinic includes a 1hour presentation about use and care of mobility aids and a 1:1 follow-up with FREE onsite repairs and co-ordination of off site repairs and/or replacement if required. TOPIC: ORAL HEALTH TYPE: Healthy Mouth - Healthy Body Oral Health for Older Adults Presentation BTheroux - AHS Seniors Edmonton Zone -revised 19June2012 9

LENGTH: 1 hour plus 15 minutes for questions Have increased awareness of oral health, oral hygiene and aging Be aware of the importance of mouth care Be aware of normal vs abnormal oral conditions Learn tips for oral hygiene ADVERTISMENT: Good oral hygiene is key to maintaining good health. Come learn about how you can take good care of your mouth. TOPIC: PAIN Pain Clinic LENGTH: 1 1 ½ hour presentation with 15-30 minute consultation PRESENTERS: Public Health Nurse OBJECTVES: Learn about the causes, types and self-care of pain for the older adult Have a consultation which includes pain assessment, treatment and follow-up as needed ADVERTISEMENT: Do you have pain that limits your ability to participate in daily life? This focus clinic starts with a 1 1.5 hour presentation on the most up to date information about your body s pain system, and what you can do to manage your pain. The second part is a private consultation with an occupational therapist and a registered nurse to help you make a plan to manage your pain effectively. Better Choices Better Health - Chronic Pain Self- Management TYPE: Program - a fun, free, practical 6 week program to help you live with chronic pain LENGTH: 2 ½ -hour sessions, once per week for 6 consecutive weeks PRESENTERS: 2 Co-facilitators Learn about the nature of chronic pain Build a toolbox full of information, strategies and techniques to help yourself manage your chronic pain and enjoy a better quality of life. ADVERTISEMENT: The BETTER CHOICES BETTER HEALTH - Pain Self- Management Program was developed at Stanford University Patient Education Research Center and found that the longer you suffer with chronic pain, the more it can affect everything about your life. The goal of the program is to help participants (which include any support people who will be accompanying the individual with chronic disease) learn more about chronic pain, and explore ways to take care of yourself in order to enjoy a better quality of life! BTheroux - AHS Seniors Edmonton Zone -revised 19June2012 10

TOPIC; RESPIRATORY Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease TYPE: Focus Clinic LENGTH: 1 hour presentation with 1:1 15 minutes consultation Learn about how normal breathing works What COPD is versus asthma Strategies to manage COPD ADVERTISEMENT: Do you or someone you know have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD]? Attending this focus clinic will help you gain a better understanding of how this condition develops and learn strategies to manage on a day to day basis. TOPIC: SAFETY Summer Safety LENGTH: 1-1.5 hours Learn about the potential dangers of warm weather Get some tips on how to be sun safe Find ways to stay hydrated during the summer months Learn how to protect yourself against insect bites ADVERTISEMENT: Summer is almost here, and it's time to think safety! While summer often means fun activities with friends and family, it is important that we take the time to think about ways to prevent protect ourselves from the sun s heat and harmful rays. Don t be a Daredevil LENGTH: 1-1 ½ hours Learn the 3 contributing factors related to car vs. pedestrian collisions Review ways to use the traffic lights safely Explore ways to reduce the number of pedestrian injuries and deaths in older adults Self-assess how long it takes you to cross the street BTheroux - AHS Seniors Edmonton Zone -revised 19June2012 11

ADVERTISEMENT: Are you safe when crossing major intersections, and walking about your community? Do you jaywalk? Do you know how the traffic lights really work? Come learn how to be a safe pedestrian as you get older and not a DAREDEVIL. TOPIC: SLEEP Sleepless in Edmonton LENGTH: 1 hour Find out how sleep can change with age Discuss factors which effect sleep quality Learn strategies for improving sleep ADVERTISEMENT: Are you having trouble sleeping? Do you get as much sleep as you used to? Come learn about how your sleeping "habits" may be helping you or NOT, and what you can do to wake up refreshed in the morning.' BTheroux - AHS Seniors Edmonton Zone -revised 19June2012 12