Extended Families Support Services

03/13/2026

Out in the community where we belong. Keep an eye out for our flyers as they pop up around town! 👀

03/10/2026

Supporting someone living with dementia starts with understanding the person behind the behaviour.

U-First!® training provides practical, evidence-informed strategies to help health care providers respond with empathy and confidence.

Register now for our upcoming sessions:
• 3-Week eLearning course (March 23 – April 10)
• 3-Week U-First!® Advanced eLearning (March 23 – April 10)
• Virtual Workshop (March 27)

Register today: bit.ly/464AzDV

02/22/2026

This is your sign to give you or your loved one that well deserved break! Self care comes in many forms.. 🫶🏻

www.extendedfamiliesforhire.com

02/08/2026

02/07/2026

Join us for a free, one-day workshop called, "Equity in Care: Palliative Care for People Living with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)"

📅 March 5 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 In person at the Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre
💻 Virtual option available
⏰ Registration closes February 26, 2026

Designed for health service providers, developmental services, and palliative care professionals, this workshop explores collaborative care, essential conversations, symptom management, grief, and next steps toward a “One Team” approach.

🔗 Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5iPqy5e3S-b7_IML0kysYlZTUvKsyYy8lA8QWF37hYjtwXA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

02/05/2026

Looking for something to do this Family Day?
Join us at East Lions Community Centre for a day of FREE family activities — from open gym and crafts to fitness classes, a magic show, and free recreation swims!

No registration required. Bring the whole family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

01/26/2026

What is it like ageing in Canada?

The National Institute on Ageing has released its 2025 Survey results, examining the perceptions and experiences of older people in Canada, from access to healthcare, to retirement, financial security, and ageism, among other topics.

A must read to inform effective policy and programs and to ensure that we address the urgent challenges facing older Canadians so we can all age well, with health, dignity, purpose and agency.

https://niageing.ca/reports/perspectives-on-growing-older-in-canada-the-2025-nia-ageing-in-canada-survey/

01/24/2026

🐣🌷 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🌷🐣

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1981313168021?aff=oddtdtcreator

Our Accessible Easter Egg Hunt is back — and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💜

📅 March 29th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Mount Brydges Community Centre

This inclusive event is designed so everyone can join the fun!

✨ What to Expect ✨

🥚 Egg hunting on the Lions Club accessible trails
🐰 Visit from the Easter Bunny
🚲 Adaptive trikes to try on an obstacle course
🍽️ Lunch provided
🎁 Prizes & raffles
🤝 Amazing community companies & stations

🎟️ Registration is required
Please register participants only (children, youth, or adults with disabilities and their siblings. Parents, Guardians and caregivers do not need to register).

👉 Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1981313168021?aff=oddtdtcreator

This is a welcoming, accessible, and joyful Easter celebration for individuals with disabilities and their families — we hope to see you there! 🌈💜

01/22/2026

01/18/2026

A new year brings a chance to do better for people living with dementia and their care partners.

This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we’re urging the Ontario government to invest in solutions that strengthen dementia care from community supports to earlier diagnosis.

Adding your voice takes less than two minutes. Visit actionfordementia.ca to send a ready-made email to your local MPP.

👉 actionfordementia.ca

01/17/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendars!
February 26th the Seniors Fair comes to London!

Check out an upcoming taking place next week!

Come meet people from your community and get information on programs and services.

Learn more: https://www.oacao.org/events/seniors-active-living-fairs/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fon-seniors-en%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F623684584

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