Frontenac-Kingston Council On Aging

05/17/2026

The Frontenac-Kingston Council On Aging is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all seniors living in and around the Kingston and surrounding areas.

They are a 2026 Community Outreach Grant recipient of $1715. This program aims to improve the lives of seniors in Kingston and break isolation. The money will be used to develop a Nordic-Pole walking club, and 17 walking sticks will be purchased.

An all-smiles President John Mirski received the ceremonial cheque from Rotary Club of Kingston President Mark Siemons.

05/17/2026

Thank you, Rotary Club of Kingston for your support!

05/07/2026

Seasonal reminder: Watch out for door to door paving scams!

Kingston Police Caution Residents About Door-to-Door Paving Scams

As warmer weather approaches, the Kingston Police are reminding residents to be cautious of door-to-door paving scams involving individuals offering discounted driveway paving services.

In these incidents, individuals approach homeowners claiming they are already completing work in the area and can offer a reduced cash price for driveway paving. Victims are often asked to pay up front before work begins. In many cases, the work is either left unfinished, completed with substandard materials, or results in large amounts of excavated asphalt and debris being abandoned at the property, sometimes obstructing the roadway.

Residents are reminded that fraudulent contractors may appear legitimate by using professional-looking websites, contracts, invoices, and advertising materials, so homeowners should independently verify businesses before agreeing to any work or making payments.

Police are urging residents to be cautious of:
• Contractors claiming they are working nearby and offering immediate services
• Contractors offering special pricing due to leftover materials
• Requests for large cash payments upfront
• Prices that appear unusually low or too good to be true
• High-pressure sales tactics requiring immediate decisions
• Individuals selling paving or contracting services door-to-door

Residents are encouraged to research contractors thoroughly, obtain written estimates, and avoid making advance cash payments for unsolicited services.

Anyone who has been approached by individuals matching these descriptions or believes they may have been victimized is asked to contact at 613-549-4660 ext. 0.

Anonymous information can also be provided by calling 613-549-4660 ext. 0 and requesting to remain anonymous.

05/06/2026

If you missed last week's screening of the No More Silent Battles Documentary, here is another opportunity to join a conversation about dementia.

🧠Learn about Dementia🧠

Gain a better understanding of dementia and how the brain works, providing practical knowledge for individuals, families, and caregivers. Learn the dif-ference between normal aging and warning signs, explore the main types of dementia, and review common risk factors.

Speaker: Audrey Young, Public Education Coordinator, Société Alzheimer Society KFL&A,

🗓️ Thursday May 14
🕐 1:00 to 2:00pm
📍 56 Francis Street
💵 5$/Person, all welcome
📝 Registration encouraged
📞 Call 613-548-7810 or stop by the front desk to sign up.

👇Check first comment for details👇

04/09/2026

HAVE YOU RESERVED YOUR SEAT?

We're just over 2 weeks away from this important screening of the No More Silent Battles Documentary and Q&A session with the film's director, Dr. Jenny Ingram.

Screenings will occur in the Auditorium at the Providence Village (1200 Princess Street) on:
🟢 April 27 from 2pm - 4:30pm
🟢 April 28 from 6:30pm - 9pm

This event is FREE but we ask that you reserve your space here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-more-silent-battles-documentary-screening-discussion-tickets-1985315025685?

04/01/2026

Mark your calendars for April 8th for this is a free seminar about passing on your estate, no matter the size, to your children and grandchildren as smoothly as possible.

This event is followed by a Talking Café facilitated by Compassionate Communities Kingston.

Book your spot: https://calendar.kfpl.ca/event/14479290

Laura will be presenting a seminar on Transitioning Wealth to the Next Generation at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, on April 8, 2026 at 2:00pm.

Join us to learn how to pass on what you’ve accumulated, and how to ensure that your family can make the most of this inheritance.

Registration is now open on the KFPL website.

👉https://calendar.kfpl.ca/event/14479290?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

03/26/2026

The Frontenac-Kingston Council on Aging is proud to co-present a screening of the No More Silent Battles Documentary followed by a Q&A with the film's director, Dr. Jenny Ingram.

Screenings will occur in the Auditorium at the Providence Village (1200 Princess Street) on:
🟢 April 27 from 2pm - 4:30pm
🟢 April 28 from 6:30pm - 9pm

This event is FREE but we ask that you book a ticket here:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-more-silent-battles-documentary-screening-discussion-tickets-1985315025685

About the Director
Dr. Jenny Ingram has been a trailblazer in Geriatric Medicine and seniors’ care throughout her career. A widely respected medical specialist, she broke from convention when she moved away from large cities with medical schools to the city of Peterborough in Central Ontario. There, she founded the Kawartha Centre, a site for international Alzheimer's research trials for her patients. This ensured Dr. Ingram access to the most recent advances in dementia medications under development. In 2016, a national research organization of over 30 Canadian sites (C5R/Consortium of Canadian Centres for Clinical Cognitive Research) awarded her their Award of Excellence. For twenty years, she has worked and provided evidence that, contrary to the opinions of many, ALL Family Practice Physicians can be supported to be the ones to diagnose Alzheimer's Disease and dementia in their patients, if trained teams are in place.

Her most enduring work has been the implementation of 12 small city geriatric teams across eastern Ontario, known as GAIN teams. This refers to teams for Geriatric Assessment and Intervention, Networked across the 12 communities. “I’m very proud of the GAIN teams for so many firsts, Including specialist teams that are housed in 12 small rural communities. Imagine such complex work as geriatrics led by Nurse Practitioners with geriatricians to call as needed, and imagine a specialist clinic that can accept self-referrals. “These clinics should be replicated across Canada.” They have become a compelling invitation for younger geriatricians to come to the area, where one geriatrician in 2010 is now 12, exceeding the number in many provinces.

The documentary, No More Silent Battles, is the result. It is her desire to amplify the apparent need for community-based health care in the home. Academics and clinicians know that home care for
persons with dementia is currently poor care. Economists know that funding home care would be
cost-effective. What is missing is the political will to make these changes.

I hope No More Silent Battles will fuel a fire of concern and discontent to finally push politicians to ask, “Why has this not changed? What are we waiting for?” No More Silent Battles gives a voice to those who are currently silenced, the people with dementia and their care partners and families. “No More Silent Battles urges us all to be silent no more.”

03/05/2026

📝Writing the Unspoken: Elder Abuse📝

A novelist’s perspective on researching and writing about elder abuse, including why it’s rarely discussed, and practical things to protect yourself and your family. Speaker: Ann Cavlovic, Author of Count on Me

🗓️ Thursday March 12
🕐 1:00 to 2:00pm
📍 56 Francis Street
💵 5$/Person, all welcome
📝 Registration encouraged
📞 Call 613-548-7810 or stop by the front desk to sign up.

👇Check first comment for details👇

03/05/2026

Bring your knitting, crochet, or embroidery and keep us company in our new program space!

The COA is proud to present a fibre arts meet up! Bring your project and meet some like minded people!

You can find us in the Providence Village (1200 Princess Street) in room w006. Simply head to the back of the building and follow the Westwood Entrance.

Help us pack the space! We can't wait to craft with you!

01/15/2026

Looking for something to do during these long, dark winter nights? Why not head to Domino Theatre, Kingston Ontario?

Oasis Communities for Aging Well - Kingston Region is taking over the theatre for a special fundraiser. Come to the theatre, support a good cause, and enjoy a night out!

For tickets, talk to Oasis staff, or reserve your spot by clicking below: https://queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6QmUT0PGUW8G66q