From November1 through 7, it’s your turn to be pampered!
For this special week, we’re celebrating with an invigorating program.
We look forward to meeting you!
Monday, November 2, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Respite Center at 11 David Street • FREE
In Control of My Health
Road safety knows no age limits
Driving is a complex activity that requires a wide range of skills. After several years of driving, it’s easy to forget that many of our bodily functions are engaged when we’re behind the wheel.
Conference Objectives
- Inform participants about the various aspects of safe driving and the health assessments required by the SAAQ
- Review certain driving techniques and laws
- Addressing the concerns of older adults and caregivers
Presented by the SAAQ
Tuesday, November 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
At Entraide Plus • FREE
Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Others
When we’re so busy taking care of others, we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. This workshop offers caregivers and volunteers simple, realistic strategies for conserving their energy, respecting their limits, and fostering their well-being every day. Because taking time to recharge isn’t selfish—it’s essential to continuing to help from the heart.
Presented by Dale Hanley, Web Or
Wednesday, November 4, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
At Entraide Plus • FREE
When a Loved One Can No Longer Make Decisions on Their Own: Understanding Power of Attorney and Guardianship
Presented by Émilie Lapierre Nadeau, social worker
Thursday, November 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
At Entraide Plus • FREE
Transportation and Travel for Family Caregivers
Are you a caregiver who wants to provide safe and effective care for a loved one while avoiding injury to yourself?
Come attend our conference to learn the proper techniques for assisting and moving people in everyday situations.
The conference will cover the following topics, among others:
- Transitioning from a sitting position to a standing position
- Walking Assistance
- Getting in and out of the vehicle
- Safe Techniques for Getting Up from the Floor
- Various Walking Aids
- Going Up and Down Stairs
A practical workshop to equip you, put your mind at ease, and help ensure the safety of both you and your loved one.
Presented by Annie Prévost, Physical Therapy Technologist at Physio à domicile
FOR CAREGIVERS ONLY
Dinner followed by a lecture
, Saturday, November 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Halte-répit at 11 David Street
FREE Entraide Plus members and/or service users $15 any other caregiver
Growing, Making Positive Strides, and Recharging as a Caregiver
Caregiving transforms our daily lives, our dreams, and our sense of balance. Caught between guilt, creeping exhaustion, and compassion fatigue, how can we continue to help without losing ourselves or forgetting our own needs?
This conference offers practical ways to banish negative thoughts, navigate loss and grief to turn them into gains, and recharge your energy every day. Through positive thinking, visualization, and simple strategies, learn how to breathe for yourself and recharge your batteries.
Because nurturing your own happiness also means preserving your ability to help others.
Dinner lecture presented by Yvon Riendeau, M .A.B. Ed., social gerontologist and educator since 1986
