Seniors are urged to clean up for fall and bring their excess paper to Glen Pine Pavilion tomorrow (Saturday) for shredding.
Home Instead Senior Care is hosting the shredding event to encourage seniors to clear out household clutter that could be causing a risk to their safety. Among the risks, experts say, is fire, falls from slipping on paper, and misplacing documents and important emergency numbers.
At the event, seniors can dispose of the excess paper and cardboard for free from 10 a.m. to noon.
As well, Cyclone Shredding, Klear Out, Good Riddance Professional Organizers and Glen Pine 50+ Society will also be on hand to help seniors dispose of unnecessary papers and cardboard.
Home Instead Senior Care is a provider of non-medical home care and companionship for seniors in their homes and in care facilities.
To register, call Glen Pine Pavilion at 604-927-6945.
Fraud workshop
Have you been a victim of fraud, identity theft or telemarketing scams?
A local group is raising awareness of this issue so Tri-City residents, particularly older adults, aren't fleeced.
North Fraser Chapter CARP (A New Vision of Aging for Canada) and the BC Centre for Elder Advocacy Support are presenting "Protect Yourself!" a financial literacy workshop. It will be held Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier Street Coquitlam.
The workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about scams targeting seniors, identity theft, strategies to protect personal information, and the national do-not-call list. The workshop will also provide information to protect your finances, recognize and respond to financial abuse and make financial decisions that meet your needs.
The public is welcome to attend at no cost. Light refreshments will be served.
To assure your place or for further information, contact Bruce Bird at 778-284-1189 or carpnorthfraserchapter@gmail.com.
