News in Brief - Positive Ageing Sessions

Challenging the Fury Within

Wednesday 6 March, 1.30 - 4pm Armadale Library

A coordinator from Relationship Education Anglicare WA will explore a range of life skills to help address distressing and angry emotions which can put your health and relationships at risk.

We may not always be able to control what happens to us, but we can learn to regulate our responses to setbacks.

This session is open to all adults. Refreshments will be provided. Bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125.

Check your Medicines Seminar

Thursday 14 March, 9.30am - noon Greendale Centre, Coombe Avenue, Armadale

The City of Armadale in partnership with the Armadale Kalamunda Group Pharmacy (Armadale Hospital), invite you to this seminar which will be of particular interest and benefit for those over 60 years of age.

Keynote speakers include Dr Nicholas Waldren, a Geriatric Consultant, and a representative from the Armadale Hospital Pharmacy.

Some of the topics covered during this seminar include:

Side effects of medication such as sleeping pills and their association with falls. How taking multiple medicines may increase the risk of falls and the reasons why. The importance of regular medication reviews and what is involved in organising them. Talking to your Pharmacist and GP about the benefits and side effects of new medications.

Transport for ACROD Parking Permit holders and seniors who require transport to and from this seminar can be arranged prior to the event. To arrange transport and to book phone 9394 5629 by Thursday 7 March.

The seminar is funded by an Injury Matters Stay on your Feet® grant.