Frontenac-Kingston Council On Aging

10/02/2026

Remember: Financial institutions will never ask customers to provide passwords or verification codes, surrender bank cards, purchase gift cards or gold, mail cash, send e-transfers, or deposit funds into a Bitcoin ATM as part of an investigation.
• Never provide passwords or verification codes over the phone
• Do not click suspicious links in texts or emails
• Never install software at the request of an unsolicited caller
• Hang up and contact your bank directly

October 1, 2026

Kingston Police Warn Residents of Ongoing “Fake Bank Investigator” Scams

Kingston Police continue to receive reports of fraudsters posing as bank investigators, fraud department employees, or security staff from financial institutions.

Victims are often told there has been suspicious activity on their accounts and are directed to assist with an investigation by providing personal information, online banking credentials, or verification codes. In some cases, victims are convinced to surrender their bank cards, purchase gift cards, withdraw and mail cash, purchase gold or other precious metals, send e-transfers, or deposit money into cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) ATMs.

Remember: Financial institutions will never ask customers to provide passwords or verification codes, surrender bank cards, purchase gift cards or gold, mail cash, send e-transfers, or deposit funds into a Bitcoin ATM as part of an investigation.
• Never provide passwords or verification codes over the phone
• Do not click suspicious links in texts or emails
• Never install software at the request of an unsolicited caller
• Hang up and contact your bank directly

Anyone who believes they may have been targeted by this type of scam in the Kingston area is encouraged to report the incident to the Kingston Police. Reports can made online at www.kingstonpolice.ca or by calling 613-549-4660 ext. “0”.

07/21/2026

Did you know that older adults are more prone to dehydration than younger people?

As we age, our sense of thirst decreases, meaning you may not feel thirsty even when your body needs water.

Tips to stay hydrated this summer:
💧 Aim for 6–8 glasses of water per day
💧 Eat water-rich foods like watermelon, cucumbers, and berries
💧 Avoid or limit alcohol and caffeine in the heat
💧 Keep a water bottle visible as a reminder to drink
💧 Set a phone reminder to take a drink, if needed!

Don't wait until you're thirsty, keep yourself hydrated by drinking regularly throughout the day!

07/20/2026

Important update to operating hours at the Urgent Care Clinic. Take a look!

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬

Providing timely access to care for our community remains a top priority for Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). To better support care across both the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) and Emergency Department (ED), KHSC is updating the operating hours of the UCC located at the Hotel Dieu Hospital site.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻:

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆: 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆: 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

These updated hours are designed to provide patients with more consistent and predictable access to the UCC. In the past, the UCC often needed to stop registering new patients earlier than its posted closing time due to resource availability and patient volumes. This new schedule is expected to reduce the need for frequent early closures of patient registration.

As a result, patients can have greater confidence that the UCC will remain open and accepting patients throughout its posted hours. In exceptional circumstances, registration may close early if the clinical team determines they cannot safely accept additional patients.

KHSC is also adjusting how physicians are scheduled between the UCC and the ED. On weekends, one physician per day will be reassigned from the UCC to the ED to help improve wait-times in the Emergency Department at the Kingston General Hospital site.

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: The UCC is intended for health concerns that require assessment within 24 hours but are not life-threatening. If your concern is not urgent, please consider alternative care options at 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲.𝗰𝗮.

As always, if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department, available 24/7.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

07/15/2026

As temperatures rise, older adults are at a higher risk of heat-related illness. Your body's ability to regulate heat changes as you age. So what feels manageable can quickly become dangerous.

Know the warning signs of heat exhaustion:

🔴 Heavy sweating
🔴 Cool, pale, or clammy skin
🔴 Fast or weak pulse
🔴 Nausea or vomiting
🔴 Muscle cramps
🔴 Tiredness or weakness
🔴 Dizziness or feeling faint
🔴 Headache

If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, move to a cool place, sip cool water slowly, apply cool, damp cloths to the skin, and call 911 if symptoms worsen.

07/07/2026

As the weather warms up, it's important to know that some medications can affect how your body handles heat. AND heat can affect how some medications work.

Here's what seniors should keep in mind:
🌡️ Some medications increase heat sensitivity. Certain blood pressure medications, diuretics ("water pills"), and antidepressants can make it harder for your body to stay cool or stay hydrated.
🌡️ Heat can change how medications work. Many medications need to be stored at room temperature. Leaving them in a hot car or sunny windowsill can reduce their effectiveness.
🌡️ Dehydration can be dangerous. Some medications make you more prone to dehydration, so drinking water is especially important.

✅ Stay safe this season:
💧 Drink plenty of water (unless your doctor has advised otherwise)
🏠 Stay in cool, shaded, or air-conditioned spaces during peak heat
🗣️ Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about how your medications and heat interact
📦 Store medications properly, away from heat and direct sunlight

Remember, when in doubt, always ask your doctor or a pharmacist! The risks just aren’t worth it!

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day from the Frontenac-Kingston Council on Aging!

Wishing you a safe and happy celebration!

06/29/2026

Scammers are getting craftier.

They’re sending emails that look like they're from your bank, the government, or even a family member. Their goal? To trick you into sharing personal information, passwords, or money.

Here's how to spot a phishing email:
🚩 Urgent or threatening language: "Act now or your account will be closed!"
🚩 Requests for personal info: Real banks and government agencies won't ask for passwords or PINs by email.
🚩 Suspicious links or attachments: Hover over links before clicking. If the address looks odd, don't click.
🚩 Spelling and grammar mistakes: A sign the message isn't legitimate.
🚩 Unfamiliar sender addresses: Look closely; scammers often use addresses that are almost right.

✅ Golden rule: When in doubt, don't click. Contact the company or person directly using a phone number you trust.

Have you ever received a suspicious email? Share your experience below to help others stay alert!

06/23/2026

As a senior renter in Ontario, you have important rights designed to keep you safe, secure, and treated fairly in your home.

Did you know?
✅ Your landlord must give proper written notice before any rent increase — and increases are capped by the provincial guideline.
✅ You cannot be evicted without a valid reason and an order from the Landlord and Tenant Board.
✅ You have the right to a safe, well-maintained home with essential services like heat and water.
✅ Your landlord cannot enter your unit without proper 24-hour written notice (except in emergencies).

Knowing your rights is the first step to protecting them. If you or a loved one have questions or feel your rights as a tenant aren't being respected, we can help point you in the right direction.

📞 Call us: 613-542-1336

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from the Frontenac-Kingston Council on Aging!

To all the fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, and father figures, we see you and we hope you have a wonderful day!

06/19/2026

Keeping cool isn't always easy, especially if you don't have air conditioning!

As the summer months begin to heat up, we thought we’d share some tips to help you stay cool:

☀️ Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day (11am-4pm), if possible
☀️ Visit air-conditioned spaces like libraries, malls, and communities centres
☀️ Use fans, cool cloths, or cool showers to lower body temperature
☀️ Wear light, loose, light-coloured clothing
☀️ Keep blinds and curtains closed during the day
☀️ Sleep with a light sheet and a fan at night

How do you keep cool in the summer heat? Share your tips in a comment below 👇