October news from the Alberta Healthy Living Program – – Power Up Your Health !
FREE WORKSHOPS
In recognition of both Occupational Therapy Month and Respiratory Therapy Week, our friends at Alberta Healthy Living Program share with us some exciting opportunities to power up your well-being! 
CLICK ON THE GREEN LINK BELOW to see what these courses have to offer!
- Conserving Your Energy (2-part class) – Wednesday, November 13 & 20 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. over Zoom
- COPD- Breathing Matters (3-part class) – Tuesday, November 19, 26 & December 3 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. over Zoom
- Healthy Sleep Habits – Monday, October 28 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. over Zoom
- Pacing for People with Chronic Pain (2-part class) – Wednesday, October 16 & 23 from 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. over Zoom
- Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Tuesday, November 5 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. over Zoom
6 WEEK FREE WORKSHOPS
In addition, don’t miss out on their free six-week workshops, which cover important topics such as healthy eating, safe exercise, pain management, action planning, healthy sleep habits, and more. We hope you will take the time to CLICK ON THE ORANGE LINK BELOW to learn more about these workshops
- Better Choices, Better Health® – Chronic Pain (6-part class) – Wednesday, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13 & 20 from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. over Zoom
- Better Choices, Better Health® – Chronic Disease (6-part class) – Thursday, October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14 & 21 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. over Zoom
- Better Choices, Better Health® – Chronic Pain (6-part class) – Friday, October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 9:30 a.m. – noon over Zoom
STAY INFORMED
NOVEMBER IS FALL PREVENTION MONTH
Did you know that November is Fall Prevention Month? Falls are the leading cause of injury in Alberta. Although they can happen at any age, the risk of falling does tend to increase as you age. In fact, 1 in 3 Albertan seniors will fall each year. If you are concerned about falling, we can give you tips on how to lessen your risk of having a fall.
FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOPS
Learn more about these free classes and workshops offered by the Alberta Healthy Living Program of AHS. Click on the class name to learn more:
- Getting Up and Down from the Floor Safely Join us on Wednesday, October 23 or Wednesday, November 27 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. for this physiotherapist-led class.
- Better Choices, Better Health® – Chronic Pain This six-week peer-led workshop goes over several chronic (long-term) pain management tools – amongst which is healthy sleep habits, pacing, and making medication lists. Join us on Friday, October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 9:30 a.m. – noon.
- Healthy Sleep Habits Join us on Monday, October 28 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for this occupational therapist-led class.
- Better Choices, Better Health® – Chronic Disease This six-week peer-led workshop touches on many chronic (long-term) condition management skills – amongst which are tips to prevent falls, effective breathing techniques, medications, and healthy sleep habits. Join us on Tuesday, November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3 & 10 from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Steady on Your Feet Join us for this 2-part class on Tuesday, November 19 & 26 from 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. for this physiotherapist-led class to learn tips about how to prevent a fall, and what to do if you fall.
Click HERE to find your favorite Virtual Health Education Classes. Please note their in-person classes are held in Calgary.
If you have questions, contact Alberta Healthy Living Program – Calgary Zone by phone at 1-844-527-1160 or by email at AHLP.CalgaryZone@ahs.ca.
