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23 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,June 3,2021 insidehalton.com Take steps to ensure health and safety during Seniors Month By Jane Muller During this unprecedented global pan- demic, health and safety are the highest priority and that is reflected in the theme of Seniors Month 2021. June is Seniors Month in Ontario and this year's theme is "stay safe, active and connect- ed". Established 37 years ago, Seniors Month is a time to recognize older adults and the contributions they've made in communities across Ontario. "We're focusing on programs and services that enable seniors to remain safe, healthy, engaged and live life to the fullest during the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond," states the Province of Ontario's promotion of the annual celebration. The Province's website www.ontario.ca fea- tures information about programs that are available to serve seniors in their community. The Ontario Community Support Program refers isolated seniors and people with dis- abilities to local Meals on Wheels providers and other community service agencies. If you can't register online or if you require service in a language other than English or French, call 211 on any phone or call toll free 1-888- 340-1001. Find social, non-clinical health and relat- ed government services with a call to 211 Ontario. Seniors who are experiencing any kind of neglect or abuse can call the Seniors Safety Line at 1-866-299-1011 for free, con- fidential and free information, referrals and support in more than 200 languages 24/7. The Province offers many programs for seniors including free routine dental services for low-income seniors over age 65 through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. Seniors with a valid Ontario health card have access to prescription drug assistance and Health Care Connect helps seniors find a doctor or nurse practitioner. Those in need of assistive devices can apply to the province's assistive devices program. For free mental health and addiction sup- port seniors can contact ConnexOntario for information and referrals by calling 1-866- 531-2600. COVID-19 has underlined the value of vac- cines for protection from serious preventable diseases. Ontario offers a number of free vac- cines for adults including COVID-19, tetanus and diphtheria, annual flu shot, pneumococ- cal at age 65 and shingles between ages 65 and 70. Physical activity is another factor in good health and adults ages 65 and over should log 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Find physical activity tips at canada.ca and check out the guidelines, tips and videos from ParticiPACTION geared to seniors at participa- tion.com. Staying mentally and socially engaged is also key to good overall health along with a healthy diet and a good night's sleep. Canada's Food Guide is a go to reference for healthy eating. A Friendly Voice is a free, con- fidential phone line for Ontarians 55+ who just want to chat with a friendly person. Call toll-free 1-855-892-9992 between 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Get help with sleep issues from Sleep on it Canada (www.sleeponitcanada.ca). Seniors can make their homes safer by taking steps to prevent falling. The federal government has several guides online includ- ing "The Safe Living Guide" at www.canada.ca. The theme of Seniors Month is a reminder to address personal health and safety and seek the resources that can help. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST DIRECTORY If you'd like to advertise your place of worship in this featureplease email Fionafrudder@starmetrolandmedia.comWorship PENTECOSTAL UNITED 1469 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville 905-825-5292 www.glenabbeyunitedchurch.com GLEN ABBEY UNITED CHURCH REV. TED VANCE In times like these, a Church service can help provide some normalcy and hope! and search Glen Abbey United Church OR Click on www.glenabbeyunitedchurch.com To help your Church survive the pandemic, please send e-transfers to: donations@glenabbeyunitedchurch.com Thank you and God Bless you! In keeping with health recommendations, we are pausing in-person services. FOR ONLINE CHURCH SERVICE available anytime GO TOYOUTUBE.COM This Sunday, June 6th OUTREACH COMMITTEE LEADS WORSHIP Tel: 416-892-8123 Fax: 1-866-281-5983 Bishop M. Brissett (Pastor) Email: mjbrisse@yahoo.ca Jesus is lOrd Oakville PenTecOsTal aPOsTOlic cenTre 454 Rebecca St (St. Paul's United Church) Oakville, ON Sunday Service 12:30 - 3PMWorship Service Sunday Evening: 7:30-9PM (Via Zoom Virtual Platform) *Covid-19 Safety Protocols Strictly followed.* Oakville Seventh-day adventiSt ChurCh tel: 289-830-6717 Mark ewen (Senior Pastor) Carl Cunningham (associate Pastor) dean lashington (lead elder) Twitter: @Oakvillesda Email: oakvillechurchsda@gmail.com Saturday (Sabbath) Worship Service: 10am-1pm Wednesday Evening Service: 6:30pm-7:30pm Thursday Evening Service: 6:30pm-7:30pm Zoom id 867 6764 2331 Password: worship Theme: in Jesus nameWe Press On Website Promotion: www.oakvillesdachurch.org