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12 ACTIVE AGING WEEK | OCTOBER 4–11, 2021 Assisted Living Independent Living Dementia Care Supportive Housing One & Two Bedroom Suites AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Live Life Here 1778 Pembina Hwy. Winnipeg, MB VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE www.riverwoodsquare.com CALL HEATHER 204.275.7632 BOOK A TOUR Delicious Meals & Housekeeping Health & Wellness Programing Nurse and Health Care Aids Locally Owned Healthy Aging Challenge BY JIM BENDER T he Wellness Institute, along with Active Aging in Manitoba (AAIM) is set to introduce a seven-day Healthy Aging Challenge in early October. The free, email-based challenge will run from Oct. 4-10, coinciding with international Active Aging Week. All Manitobans are invited to sign up at to explore lifestyle habits that can help them live well and stay independent longer. As the weeklong event unfolds, it will suggest fun activities for building a healthier lifestyle, address issues pertinent to older adults and encourage people to reflect on key daily habits that have a big impact on quality of life and longevity. Participants will also be invited to follow a Health Aging Facebook event for more ideas and a chance to interact with others taking part in the Challenge. "They will get a daily message by email, with each featuring a different healthy aging topic, such as brain health, exercise, healthy eating and gratitude" says Jennifer Marshall, communications coordinator for the Wellness Institute. "The daily email will feature information about the proven impacts of lifestyle habits and an activity of the day. We want to inspire people to make some positive changes." AAIM's executive director, Karin Whalen, concurs. "Each day will focus on something new," she says. "We'll want to know how people felt doing the challenge that day and whether they have had a social connection each day." CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Taking part in a physical challenge - such as engaging in a friendly race - helps you stay sharp physically and mentally. - photo courtesy of Active Aging In Manitoba WELLNESS INSTITUTE & ACTIVE AGING IN MANITOBA INTRODUCE A