Over many years in operation, Seniors Advocacy Service has fielded questions on a wide range of concerns and interests of seniors and others.
They have always strove to answer these inquiries and from time to time they bring in the experts who can provide the in-depth responses people are looking for.
On May 7, SAS is holding a Seniors Information Day at the Seniors’ Centre with various sessions beginning at 9 a.m.
“We’ve set up topics that are based on both enquiries at our office and calls to my Health and Wellness program on Shaw Cable,” SAS Susan MacNeill said.
“These are what people seem to want to know about.”
She went on to say taxes are always a hot topic and the first session is from 9 – 10 a.m. with local tax consultant Pat Morton.
MacNeill presents the second session where she will provide advanced care planning information, 10:30 a.m. – noon.
“Advance care planning is something everyone needs to have a conversation about but often don’t,” MacNeill said.
“We’ll talk about health care directives (living wills) as well as representation agreements. We’ll have that conversation.”
Lunch is available with a donation.
Settling into the afternoon sessions, Mike Boreen, B.C. government agent will provide answers to many puzzling questions from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
“Many find government legislation challenging to navigate,” MacNeill said.
“Mike will specifically talk about seniors issues including the newly appointed seniors advocate.”
The final session from 2:30 – 4 p.m. addresses the issue of adjusting to life after driving.
Together with Lyle Orchison, who delivers the Touch-Screen Computer program which helps the public prepare for the driving competency test in Prince George,
MacNeill will speak about the adjustment to no longer being behind the wheel.
The Seniors Information Day is free but pre-registration is advised to ensure a spot. Call 250-747-8363 or e-mail seniorsadvocate@gmail.com to register.
