Service Information
Health Promotion and Education
West Neighbourhood House
Category:
Health Education Classes
Target Population: Caregiver, Seniors
Service Details
Description:
Provides educational and health related activities/services that promote health and wellness for older adults. Activities include:
-weekly workshops covering a variety of topics, including health and wellness seminars
-meetings and public forums about seniors issues
-Health Action Theatre by Seniors (a public education model for health promotion and community engagement)
-self-care and mutual support seniors and caregivers evening groups
-weekly arts studio and cooking groups
-monthly mobility community clinic (mobility assessments by CCAC/VHA OT)
Languages:
English, Portuguese
Activities:
Social-Recreational Activities:
Group Discussions, Tea/Coffee Break
Educational Activities:
Health Topic Sessions, Nutrition Education, Speakers
Transportation:
Available from this organization
Available from public transit
Cost to Client:
No cost
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age:
55 yrs
Criteria:
• Older adults (55 years of age or over)
• Caregiver and public education activities are open to participants
who are under 55
• Older adults residing in the West NH catchment area
• Caregiver and public education activities are open to participants
who are under 55
• Older adults residing in the West NH catchment area