Events
Workshops and other events
2020
April
Brushing Up on Mouth Care
Thursday, April 23rd at 1:30 pm
New Minas
2019
December
Caregiver Stress Management
Tuesday, December 17th at 1:30 pm
New Minas
November
Caregiver Stress Management
Monday, November 18th at 2:00 pm
Digby
October
#Frailty Matters to Nova Scotians
Thursday, October 17th at 3:00 pm
Halifax
September
Caregiver Stress Management
Wednesday, September 11th at 1:00 pm
Sydney
May
May is Caregiver Awareness Month in Nova Scotia. Make sure to check out our awareness campaign #CaregiverAware2019
Caregiver Stress Management
Thursday, May 30th at 1:00 pm
Greenwood
Caregiver Stress Management
Thursday, May 30th at 1:00 pm
Mulgrave
Caregiver Wellness Retreats 2019
We're pleased to offer free Wellness Retreats for family and friend caregivers throughout Nova Scotia! Come and spend time with other caregivers, learn about self-care, enjoy a delicious lunch, and share a few laughs.
Retreats will be held between March 2019 and May 2019. Please check back from time to time as we will be adding more dates and locations soon. You can also follow us on social media or sign up for our event notifications to find out about these and other events in your area.
These Caregiver Wellness Retreats are made possible by the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Elmsdale - Tuesday, March 19th, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Yarmouth - Friday, May 24th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Halifax - Thursday, May 16th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
April
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Thursday, April 11th at 1:30 pm
Bridgewater
March
Safe Medicines for Seniors and Caregivers
Wednesday, March 27th at 2:00 pm
New Minas
February
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Tuesday, February 26th at 1:00 pm
Snow date: Tuesday, March 5th
Guysborough
Caregiver Stress Management
Wednesday, February 20th at 2:00 pm
Yarmouth
Safe Medicines for Seniors and Caregivers
Thursday, February 14th at 10:00 am
Sydney
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Saturday, February 9th at 1:00 pm
Truro
2018
December
Caregiving, Grief, and the Holidays: Let's Talk
Saturday, December 15th at 10:00 am
Halifax
Brushing Up on Mouthcare: Launch, Lunch and Learn
Tuesday, December 4th at 11:30 am
Bedford
November
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Monday, November 19th at 1:00 pm
Big Tancook Island
Safe Medicines for Seniors and Caregivers
Thursday, November 8th at 2:00 pm
South Bar (Cape Breton)
Safe Medicines for Seniors and Caregivers Please note: a flu clinic will be offered at this event.
Tuesday, November 6th at 10:00 am
Sydney
June
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Thursday, June 21st at 1:30 pm
Chester
Caregiver Stress Management
Thursday, June 14th at 6:30 pm
Truro
Safe Medicines for Seniors and Caregivers
Thursday, June 7th at 10:00 am
Musquodoboit Harbour
May
May is Caregiver Awareness Month. Watch this space for updates on campaigns and events we're planning throughout the month! You can also follow us on social media and use #CGAware2018 to join the conversation.
Caregiver Stress Management
Wednesday, May 23rd at 1:00 pm
New Minas
Caregiver Stress Management
Monday, May 14th at 1:30 pm
Parrsboro
Caregiver Stress Management
Thursday, May 10th at 1:30 pm
Truro
March
Brushing Up on Mouth Care
Thursday, March 22nd at 1:00 pm
Lower River
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Tuesday, March 20th at 6:30 pm
Hatchet Lake
Advanced Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Saturday, March 3rd at 10:00 am
Truro
February
Brushing Up on Mouth Care
Tuesday, February 27th at 1:30 pm
Kentville
Brushing Up on Mouth Care
Thursday, February 22nd at 1:00 pm
Sydney
Brushing Up on Mouth Care
Thursday, February 15th at 1:30 pm
Dartmouth
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started*
Thursday, February 8th at 1:30 pm
Sydney
*This workshop is being delivered to a closed group.
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Tuesday, February 6th at 6:30 pm
Tantallon
January
Caregiver Stress Management
Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30 pm
Prospect Road Community Centre
Hatchet Lake