Thank you for your interest in the Lanark Tradesmen Tournament. The Tradesmen Tournament that would have been taking place on May 8th, 2020 due to COVID -19 has been cancelled. Were hoping to be able to organize it a later date. WHAT IS A TRADES TOURNEY? Two teams will run head-to-head through a relay of events in a tag-team style (e.g., one team member completes the first event, then passes the baton to the next […]
PEP Expanding to Two Days in Smiths Falls
PEP SENIOR DAY PROGRAM EXPANDING TO TWO DAYS A WEEK IN SMITHS FALLS PEP is pleased to announce that we will be offering a second day of programming in Smiths Falls with the support of The United Way Lanark County. We are currently accepting referrals for our Smiths Falls Program days. Please call us directly at 613-201-7172 or email us at [email protected], A HUGE thank you to the United Way for supporting this initiative. […]
Thank You to the Perth Community Foundation for a Grant to support 3 Senior Entertainment Events
Thank you to the Perth and District Community Foundation (PDCF) for their generous grant towards offering seniors in the community the opportunity to experience three separate social events. One event to take place at Carolina Retirement Suites, one at Lanark Lodge and one hosted by PEP at the Perth Legion! The grant is set up so that our clients as well as other seniors in the community have the opportunity to participate in three […]
Programs at PEP
Detailed aspects of our program include exercise and fall prevention training, health optimization interventions, advocacy for seniors, medication monitoring and family caregiver leave. Participants will receive nutritional mid-morning and afternoon snacks, as well as a three course lunch each day they are in the program. Family and caregivers to older adults within the program will receive not only much needed daytime respite, but will also be provided with professional counseling and social work services. More […]
Highlands Hunt Adventure Race 2014
The Highlands Hunt Adventure Race is back for 2014. The Hunt is a race of speed and stealth. The objective it to find and complete the skill testing stations hidden in several hundred acres of rolling Lanark Highlands country and return home, while evading capture by horse mounted trackers. Success gets you a fine prize, donated by local merchants. See the trailer for 2013 You can race as an individual or as a team, with […]
Nine and Dine Golf Tournament Fundraiser
We enjoyed a wonderful evening at PEP’s first Nine & Dine – held at Mapleview Golf Course on August 22, 2014. Thanks to our fabulous PEP board, a dedicated crew of volunteers, the Mapleview Golf Course and YOU, our community – PEP’s Nine & Dine was both fun and successful! Special thanks to our many donors: Dorothy Linden of Linden Financal Bob VanNoppen Medical Corporation Chris Gregoire Perth RBC’s Scott Rintoul Mary’s Signature Salad Dressings […]
Dietary Tips for Better Breathing
Food is the fuel your body needs to perform all activities, including breathing. Your body uses food for energy as part of a process called metabolism. During metabolism, food and oxygen are changed into energy and carbon dioxide. You use energy for all of your activities – from sleeping to exercising. metabolism food and oxygen——–> energy + carbon dioxide […]
Art Therapy At PEP
This Spring our program participants have flourished under the direction of Julie McIntyre during our art therapy segments. We know the importance of this amazing component of our day program, and look forward to encouraging the artist within all of our program participants! What Is Art Therapy? The first thing you need to understand about therapy involving art is how it works and its overall goals. As the name implies, art therapy is the therapeutic […]
PEP’s New Gardening Program!
Thanks to the generosity of Shawn McAdoo, Perth Home Hardware, students from PDCI under the direction of shop teacher Greg Truelove, and Gemmel’s in Smiths Falls, PEP has launched a gardening component to our day program. These beautiful raised garden boxes allow our older adults to be able to sit or stand and participate in gardening. Thanks to all our donors who continue to put the Unity in Community!!
15 Minute At Home Memory Test Spots Alzheimer’s Early
The SAGE test can be taken at home by patients, who can then share the results with their physicians to help spot early symptoms of cognitive issues such as early dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have confirmed the feasibility and efficiency of the tool for community screening. The results are published in The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. Self-administered test (SAGE) helps spot early Alzheimer’s http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthcare_services/alzheimers/sage-test/Pages/index.aspx Memory disorders researchers visited 45 community […]