Dec 19, 2014

Western Health is pleased to announce the 2015 Healthy Aging Calendar, which features twelve seniors from the Western region. Western Health staff members and community partners were asked to nominate people who they thought conveyed healthy aging through three categories: Participation, Ambition or Involvement. A senior was then chosen to be featured each month.

“In the calendar we feature residents of our region who are great examples of individuals who are role models for living healthy active lives as they age,” says Kelli O’Brien, Vice-President of Rural Health and Long Term Care. “The calendar helps us to promote healthy aging and an age friendly culture. All of the nominees are physically active and have made contributions to their communities in many different ways. Their active lifestyles are an inspiration to all. ” 

The calendar will be available for purchase at gift shops in Western Health hospitals, health centres and long term care homes for $3.

Western Health thanks all those nominated and featured for their willingness to participate in this project. The calendar can be viewed on Western Health’s website.

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For further information:
Heidi Staeben-Simmons
Director of Communications
Western Health
637-5252
heidistaebensimmons@westernhealth.nl.ca