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Wellness programs expand across Pictou County

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Residents and staff from Ivey’s Terrace Nursing Home pose with Nova Scotia Health wellness navigators, staff, and volunteers at Trenton rink during a Walk n Roll session. Several participants are using walkers and wheelchairs.

Pictou County residents have new opportunities to stay active, connected and informed. New health and wellness programs offered through Nova Scotia Health in collaboration with local partners are taking place throughout the county. Three new programs are being offered to support people of all ages in urban and rural settings.

Frailty and Fall Prevention Program

Hosted by the town of Trenton and supported by Nova Scotia Health, the Frailty and Fall Prevention program helps older adults improve strength, balance and confidence. Sessions are led by community engagement and wellbeing coordinator Emily Morton, kinesiologist Camille McGraw and Nova Scotia Health wellness navigators Carol-Ann Parsons and Heather Humphries.

The program focuses on simple movements to reduce the risk of falls and support independent living.

Participants and facilitators of the Frailty and Fall Prevention program in Trenton are pictured during a recent session.

 

“I think it’s a great thing,” says 86-year-old Eva Halliday, who attends the program with her sister. “We learn how to balance ourselves sitting and standing and stay strong. It also gets us out to see people and keeps us all moving, so we strengthen our bodies while we’re at it. I hope it keeps going because the community needs it.”

Walk n Roll Programs

Walk n Roll provides safe, indoor spaces for walking with or without mobility devices. In May, Trenton hosted weekly sessions at the Trenton rink. Residents from Ivey’s Terrace Nursing Home participated, some using walkers and wheelchairs. Wellness navigators were on site with some mobility devices available to borrow.

Similar programs are taking place in Little Harbour and Scotsburn, offering a simple way for people to stay active and social close to home.

Trenton Family Play Group

The Trenton Family Play Group offers a free space for parents and young children to play and connect every Tuesday at the Trenton Pavilion. With both indoor and outdoor options, this program supports early childhood development and gives families a chance to build relationships in a relaxed environment.

More Programs on the Way

As more community needs are identified, additional programs will be introduced. Wellness navigators are working with local partners to support both existing services and explore new opportunities based on resident feedback.  

To learn more or get connected:

Email: PCWellness@nshealth.ca
Phone: 902-755-7242 and ask for Wellness Navigators

(1) Photo of residents and staff from Ivey’s Terrace Nursing Home who took part in Walk n Roll at the Trenton rink in May, part of new wellness programming happening across Pictou County. (L-R) wellness navigator Carol-Ann Parsons; residents Vivian Samson, Irene Thompson, Brant MacCallum and Gary McColeman; wellness navigator Heather Humphries; recreation therapist Jessica Zentner; volunteer Greg Zentner and resident Doug Urquhart. 

(2) Photo of participants and facilitators of the Frailty and Fall Prevention program in Trenton pictured during a recent session. Top left photo, from left: Carolyn Walsh, Gerald Salter, Clarence DeCoste and facilitator Emily Morton. Top right: Nova Scotia Health wellness navigators Heather Humphries and Carol-Ann Parsons. Bottom left: Renie Currie, Eva Halliday and facilitator Camille McGraw. Bottom right: Renie Currie and Eva Halliday.

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