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EXPO HAS THE ANSWERS FOR OLDER ADULTS T he ninth annual A & O: Support Services for Older Adults 55+ Housing & Active Lifestyles Expo is the place to be on Monday, May 30, 2016. Due to the phenomenal success of last year's show, we are once again offering FREE ADMISSION for this year's event. This year's event will once again be held at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre at 1808 Wellington Ave., which offers FREE parking and is located near a bus stop. Due to popular demand, this year's show will offer extended hours, and run from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. If you have questions about housing options and services available to older Manitobans, the answers can be found at this event. The expo showcases exhibitors knowledgeable in housing and support services for older adults. The event will include exhibitors representing housing facilities, care facilities, senior living communities, housing support services, financial services, moving and storage options, realtors, home safety and security, and various public and non-profit agencies that provide services or assistance related to older adults. A & O's main booth will provide information on its social, recreational, and community services for older adults. The SafetyAid program will be on hand to provide information on their free home safety audits to older adults 65 and up, and to those who have been victims of crime. In addition to the audit, safety items are provided and installed for eligible older adults, including deadbolts, peepholes, non- slip bath mats and flashlights. The SafetyAid program also has a falls prevention checklist to help older adults address any potential fall hazards that might exist in their homes. A & O offers services that fall under the categories of our three pillars: safety and security, social engagement, and counselling. The safety and security pillar includes support around issues such as elder abuse, victims of crime and hoarding disorder. Social engagement opportunities are offered through our Entry program for older adult immigrants, virtual senior centre and in-person visits. Counselling and information on a variety of topics is provided along with specialized housing consultations and legal clinics. A & O's newly updated 2016 Winnipeg Housing Directory for Older Adults will be available for purchase onsite. The expo will include several educational presentations on issues that are of importance to older adults. Topics will include: Winnipeg police discussing personal safety; A & O highlighting the new Winnipeg Housing Directory for Older Adults, focusing on how it can be used and new additions to the guide; Thorvaldson Care Center discussing intermediate care; financial security advisers Patti Martel and Robert Suen discussing 'the value of advice'; Ken Chalmers of CIBC Wood Gundy Estate Planning explaining how to minimize your tax burden; and Liberty Athletic and Medical Supplies discussing mobility aids and pain relief devices to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle. ◗ | 03 LIFESTYLES EXPO 55+ HOUSING&ACTIVE BARRIER-FREE SHOWERS Ramps, Low Clearance & Zero Clearance 204-661-6640 147 DeBaets St. AwardMarble.com Locally Made Cultured Marble Specializing in Showers, Tub Surrounds, Vanity Tops & Other Surfaces PERSONAL CARE • HOME MAKING • MEAL PREPARATION RESPITE CARE COMPANION SERVICES • ACCOMPANIED VISITS ALZHEIMERS CARE • LIVE IN CARE • FOOTCARE PART OF 1.866.729.3227 www.wecare.ca Helping you live your life At We Care we understand the importance of family and of living at home for as long as possible. Our Nurses and Personal Support Workers provide assistance and home support a few hours a week or around the clock - everything from an occasional nursing care visit to everyday help at home. We provide the peace of mind you need. We help your loved ones to live their lives more fully, more comfortably, more independently. THIS EXPO WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM OUR SPONSORS: PLATINUM SPONSORS Homestead Towers Realty GOLD SPONSORS Edison Properties SILVER SPONSORS GreenCrest Pharmacy Home Instead Senior Care King's Transfer Van Lines Wellness News BRONZE SPONSORS Award Marble Beal Consultants Clarity Over Clutter Corey's Computing HearingLife Canada HomEquity Bank Oakley Optical RANA Respiratory Care Group The Seniors Moving Company Thorvaldson Care Centre We Care Home Health Services A special thank you to Kelly Goodman from Senior Scope for the special coverage of the expo, as well as providing photos and articles to help promote the event. Participants will also have the opportunity to enter a silent auction for a chance to win many wonderful prizes. The draw will be held at 7:30 p.m. on May 30 at the expo. For further information, visit aosupportservices.ca online or call A & O at 204-956-6440. We look forward to seeing you at this year's expo!