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Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil and the Victoria Order of Nurses (VON) have partnered to help residents take good care of their health while they age.

Throughout April, the Town and VON are offering free, virtual healthy aging education sessions for older adults, their caregivers, or anyone interested in learning about health and aging. The series kicks off on April 7, with a focus on the importance of physical activity while aging. During this session participants will learn and practice exercises to improve and maintain balance and strength. On April 14, the focus shifts to mental health and optimizing brain health, and the series wraps up on April 21 with a workshop on nutrition.

“The pandemic has taken a toll on our community, and we know that physical and mental health are top of mind for our residents,” said Innisfil Mayor Lynn Dollin. “We are pleased to be working with community partners like the Victoria Order of Nurses to make health and wellness programs more accessible.”

The series is part of the Library of Things: Lending and Lessons for Healthy Aging and Active Living, funded by the Senior’s Community Grant Program. The program aims to enrich the lives of seniors by offering opportunities to safely connect with friends and neighbours and engage in health and wellness activities with their communities. Supporting seniors’ physical and mental health and providing social opportunities to reduce isolation and build community were top priorities identified in the Town’s 2020 Community Needs Assessment, conducted to support Innisfil residents through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn more about the Healthy Aging Education Series and sign up, or contact Our Health Associate Sara Corcoran at scorcoran@innisfil.ca or 705-796-7001.

Residents who need access to a device to participate in this program can visit an Innisfil ideaLAB & Library branch to use a computer or to borrow a device from the Library of Things. Residents can also place a hold on a device online or by calling 705-431-7410.