Age Friendly Chatham-Kent

06/13/2023

Congratulations to CK Public Health!
If you or someone you know may qualify for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program for FREE services -- check out www.CKPublicHealth.com/Smile

Something to smile about! 🦷

The CK Public Health Dental Team hosted an official ribbon cutting this morning in celebration of the New Dental Clinic which opened earlier this month! ✂️

Check out www.CKPublicHealth.com/newsroom to find out more!

06/08/2023

Attending the upcoming Seniors Fair in Blenheim this Friday?
Stop by and see Lisa and Carlin!

04/18/2023

Changes to Seniors (65+) Vision Coverage

Find out more at www.CKPublicHealth.com/SeniorsVision

The Ontario Government and Ontario Association of Optometrists have reached a historic agreement!

Changes for Seniors Vision Coverage will be effective as of September 1st, 2023!

Find out more at www.CKPublicHealth.com/SeniorsVision

03/02/2023

It's true! We are recruiting for our Age Friendly Chatham-Kent Committee of Council.

If you believe you have something to bring to the table when it comes to improving the lives of older adults and seniors in CK, please consider applying at www.CKPublicHealth.com/AgeFriendlyCK

Want to know what Age Friendly is, or all about? Age Friendly Chatham-Kent presents this video to explain how and why all communities can benefit from devel...

11/16/2022

With RSV, COVID-19 and the flu spreading across CK, many people are wondering how to best protect themselves and their families. Well, just like you would wear layers of clothing to keep yourself warm in colder weather, it is important that you layer your protections this season, by:

•Staying up to date on your vaccinations (COVID-19 and flu)
•Practicing good hand hygiene by washing your hands well and often
•Avoiding crowded indoor spaces and practice physical distancing
•Considering masking when in indoor, public spaces
•Screening daily for respiratory symptoms and staying home if you’re not feeling well

Find out more, including our local situation on our latest blog post: https://ckphu.com/2022/11/respiratory-viruses-and-protection-in-layers/

11/02/2022

Falls are not a normal part of aging -- read more and tag someone you know who may benefit from reading some of these tips!

More grey hair, an increase in fine lines and wrinkles, falls. These are all things that we can expect, and even embrace, as we get older, right? WRONG!

Falls are NOT a normal part of aging, and you can help prevent them by following a few important tips: https://ckphu.com/2022/11/falls-not-a-normal-part-of-aging/

10/13/2022

Some great information. Not eligible but may know someone who is? Share this post and help CK Public Health spread the word!

Are you eligible for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program, or know someone who might be? We've got all of the information you'll need on the blog!

https://ckphu.com/2022/10/ontario-seniors-dental-care-program-something-to-smile-about/

06/03/2022

It's a beautiful day to stop in at the Active Lifestyle Centre on Merritt Ave in Chatham for your COVID-19 vaccine. Running until 2:00PM!

www.CKPublicHealth.com/Clinics

06/02/2022

Congratulations to Josephine Richardson, 2022 Chatham-Kent Senior of the Year.

Josephine Richardson was announced as the winner during today’s live broadcast of the 2022 Chatham-Kent Celebration of Older Adults on YourTV and Municipal Facebook. Josephine was chosen from among more than a dozen nominees.

“It’s just what I do every day,” she said when asked about her efforts.

To learn more about Josephine: https://www.chatham-kent.ca/localgovernment/News/pages/Chatham-Kent%20Older%20Adult%20of%20the%20Year.aspx

05/23/2022

The following volunteers have been nominated for the 2022 Chatham-Kent Senior Achievement Award:

Marlene Schives, Tilbury
Elizabeth Brown, Ridgetown
May Stacho, Chatham
Alphonse Duplessie, Tilbury
Annette Thibert Curtis, Tilbury
Josephine Richardson, Chatham
Joy O'Brien, Chatham
Robert Vandersluis, Blenheim
Maureen Lowe, Chatham
Doug Dolsen, Chatham
Edward Hoffland, Blenheim
Brian Eby, Blenheim
Brian Christner, Chatham

Congrats to all the nominees 👏

The 2022 Senior of the Year will be announced during the live broadcast of the 2022 Chatham-Kent Celebration of Older Adults on June 1, 2022 on YourTV, the Municipal page and the Municipal YouTube Channel at 10:00 a.m. All nominees will be recognized during this virtual event.

For more information, please contact the 2022 Chatham-Kent Celebration of Older Adults committee Co-Chairs, Councillor Clare Latimer (519-436-3207) or Councillor Marjorie Crew (519-436-3218) or the Mayor’s Office at 519-360-1998 Ext. 3001.

05/20/2022

⛱️ It's beach time!!!!
The Mobi-Mat has been rolled out at Erieau Beach Park. ☀️

These mats are designed to allow full access to the beach for those with different levels of mobility.

05/18/2022

Crazy good news!

A Chatham home-building company is freezing its prices on new builds for 2022 and rebating 14 customers more than $1.1 million.

Thank you Maple City Homes for stepping up!

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a highly unusual move, a Chatham home-building company is freezing its prices on new builds for 2022 and rebating 14 customers more than $1.1 million. Maple City Homes partner and president Robb Nelson announced the move Monday, explaining the co...