WOOLGOOLGA will have planned activities and guest speakers for the NSW Seniors Festival, running from Monday 2 March to Saturday 15 March.
Seniors Centre President Rod Mackenzie, said guest speakers will cover issues of importance to members and the public.
“With changes to the aged care system it’s important for people to get the correct information,” he said.
Moira Scerri from the University of Technology Sydney will talk about “Strategies for Independence and Using Technology” on Wednesday 11 March from 9am until noon.
She will discuss research the UTS has done for seniors and the practical strategies and activities that enable them to be more independent, mobile and at home longer.
Ms Scerri will also talk about technologies, including wearables and electronics that are useful to seniors.
WSC and UTS are organising a visiting computer expert to assist members with digital technology after the workshop.
Dementia Australia will run a workshop on Thursday 12 March from 10:15am until 12:15pm.
It will discuss the impact of dementia on individuals, families and the community, and available resources and support programs.
The information forums don’t stop with Seniors Week.
On Wednesdays in June, ChiLL (Choices in Later Life) will run a series of seminars and an expo detailing options when planning for dying and death.
Topics cover legal, financial, mental capacity, a to do list, at home support, funeral planning and other associated topics.
Seniors over 50 are invited to the Centre during the NSW Seniors Festival any weekday morning to see what activities are on.
Bookings for other events are encouraged for planning purposes.
For more information, email woolgoolgasc@gmail.com.
By Andrew VIVIAN
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