Selkirk Age Friendly

“Recognition Program”  honoring businesses and service organizations that are Age Friendly.

Get on target and become an Age Friendly Business or Service Organization today! By advertising yourself as an Age Friendly business or service organization you are letting people know you are committed to serving them.

Selkirk Age Friendly Business Recognition is Off and Running!

The Selkirk Age Friendly Committee is dedicated to making it easier for older adults and the population in general to stay independent, active and healthy.  The Committee has established a list of priorities to make Selkirk friendlier.  These priorities include Safety & Accessibility, Health & Wellness, Transportation, and Housing.

Our newest initiative is the Age Friendly Business Recognition Program, honouring Selkirk businesses and service organizations that are or are aspiring to be Age Friendly.

The initiative is an educational outreach that provides education and self-assessment materials, an Age Friendly decal, and inclusion on a list to be promoted to older consumers.

An Age Friendly Recognized Business is a people-oriented business.  It adapts its structure and services to be accessible to all people with varying needs and capacities.

When we consider the word “city” we often think of government, neighbourhoods and various community organizations such as non-profit and voluntary groups.  Certainly, all these help to make a city.  However, Selkirk would not be complete without a business sector.  Businesses that accommodate older customers are increasingly becoming a necessity.

Today, Age Friendly congratulates and identifies the over 25 businesses and service organizations recognized.

Congratulations to the recognized businesses and organizations.  We are looking forward to many more joining you.

While some degree of memory change is a normal part of aging, research shows there are effective strategies and skills you can use to help you remember the things that are important to you. Does this sound familiar?

• Did I turn off the stove?
• Where did I put my glasses?
• What was I about to do?
• When is his birthday?
• What was it that they told me the other day?

Please join us at the Gordon Howard Centre 384 Eveline Street in Selkirk. You will understand what memory is and how it changes with age. Uncover which factors can impact your memory for the better or for the worse.  Explore lifestyle changes that can help improve your memory. Practice memory strategies. Improve your ability to  recall everyday things. Build confidence in your memory. The program was developed for older adults but adults of all ages are welcome to attend. If you are experiencing normal age-related memory changes, or want to learn to protect and improve your brain health, join us.

Sessions are Wednesdays May 1^st 8^th and 15^th 2024 10:00 am to 11:30 am in the Gordon Howard Main Floor Boardroom. Space is limited so register soon.

To register call: 204-785-2092