Active Aging in Manitoba

🌍 The brilliant Nobel Prize awarded women who changed the world. 👏 #InternationalWomensDay

Prevention is key. Almost 80% of premature heart disease & stroke can be prevented through healthy behaviors, eating healthy, being active. & living smoke-free. #healthyliving #hearthealthy #activeliving #happyvalentinesday

High dose flu vaccines are now covered for Manitobans aged 65 years and older. Be sure to discuss with your healthcare provider. High Dose Seasonal Influenza Vaccine for Eligible Seniors Aged 65 Years and Older Public Health Factsheet (gov.mb.ca)

@AAIMMB wants to know activities you're planning for Active Aging Week (Oct 3-9). This includes any regularly scheduled activities for older adults in your community or special events planned to celebrate active aging! To register info@activeagingmb.ca

Become a Champion of elder abuse prevention by pledging to stand up for the rights of older people. weaad.ca

Everyone is always welcome on Sesame Street. This month, and every month, we want to uplift and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ members of our community. From our family to yours, happy #PrideMonth!

About half (48%) of Canadians reported decreases in physical activity participation at sport and recreation facilities during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic. cflri.ca/impact-pandemi…

@KamalKheraLib It was a pleasure meeting you, Minister Khera. AAIM truly appreciates your support through the New Horizons for Senior Program, enabling us to reach more older Manitobans.

📍 Winnipeg, Manitoba I stopped by to meet Karin Whalen at @AAIMMB to discuss the importance of Active Aging for Seniors and see how New Horizons for Seniors Program has helped enhanced their program to keep seniors healthy and active.

Our dietitian is talking about navigating affordability, diet requirements, social eating, and generally having a plan to meet our nutrient needs. Includes a 15-minute Q & A session! Join us on May 11th for this FREE webinar wellnessinstitute.ca/wellness-webin…

Join our upcoming webinar: Zest for life: eating well for health and vitality attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/44613… via @GoToWebinar

Upcoming Webinar: Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow! Looking at the big picture of health for ourselves and the planet. Afterwards, we'll have an in-depth Q&A session for your food-related questions! #nutritionmonth #yourfutureIsHealthy @DietitiansCAN attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/23890…

Check out the top 5 reasons people see a dietican unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Ab… #nutritionmonth

Happy International Women's Day. March 8th.

Keep your heart healthy with moving more and sitting less. A 150 min. moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity each week is recommended. Sounds daunting? Try injecting 10 minute bouts at a time to your daily activity. csepguidelines.ca/guidelines/adu…

Healthy eating is key to heart health. Try this easy heart healthy recipe from the Heart & Stroke heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living…

Be proactive about your heart health. Take this free risk assessment survey. It takes a few minutes to complete and, after you’re done, you will receive a tailored summary report with recommendations to improve your health. pwc.ottawaheart.ca/education/are-…