For our May Chapter meeting in Burlington we will be presenting a discussion about Pharmacies and Pharmacy Services.
Typically as we age prescription medications play a vital part in our daily lives. We have therefore invited a pharmacy expert from Rexall, a CARP National partner, to discuss the role of the pharmacist and the importance of managing and controlling prescription medications. Here are just a few of the many points that will be covered.
- Are you aware of the dangers of over/under medication?
- What are the serious issues around contraindications?
- What are the pros & cons of pharmacists prescribing medications as per the proposal by the provincial government?
- What do you need to know about Medication Management?
We anticipate there will be many aspect of this vital subject that you will want more information about. Our speaker will also answer all your questions so that you get all of the information you need. Write down your questions and bring them to the meeting.
Please join us for what will be a very interesting and informative evening.
Our Burlington meeting will take place on Thursday May 23rd from 7.00pm to 8.45pm at the Seniors Centre, 2285 New Street, Burlington.
Doors will open at 6.30pm. The program will begin at 7.00pm and wrap-up at 8.45pm. Coffee and tea will be available. Treats for our meeting will be supplied by Chartwell Retirement Residences. We would like to thank them for their generosity.
Please be aware that building safety code regulations govern attendance levels and if room capacity limits are reached we may have to restrict entrance in order to comply with those regulations. Also once seating has been set out and people begin to take their places again for safety reasons we are not permitted to bring in more chairs as doing so increases the risk of accident or injury.
Our meeting will begin with a short welcoming address from our Chapter President Tom Carrothers. Tom will also provide a brief update on your CARP Halton Chapter activities.
This will be followed by our featured presentation.
There will be a break at the midway point which will allow time to socialize with fellow members and to visit our sponsors. We encourage you to chat with our sponsors and gather more information about the services they provide. Halton Chapter thanks our sponsors for their support at all of our meetings.
Our Sponsors are listed below. Their names are linked to their websites so that you can click through to find more information. We will be pleased to welcome:
Gravitate Travel: Travel That Revolves Around YOU
Burlington Memorial Gardens: Established in 1979, Burlington Memorial Gardens features over 100 acres of beautifully landscaped and immaculately manicured gardens. Part of the Arbor group of cemeteries and funeral homes, the property is part of the historic Niagara Escarpment.
Hearing Life: “Your hearing is our expertise” We give you access to the most advanced hearing aid technology, expert clinical support and the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment.
Burlington Orthotics: Our professional staff of Pedorthists, Athletic Therapists and Chiropodist, strive to educate and inform you on the best approach for treating your foot care needs and biomechanical abnormalities.
Our meeting will conclude with a few closing remarks from Tom and our 50/50 draw. We encourage you to support this draw as proceeds help defray the costs incurred in putting on our meetings. The lucky winner usually takes home well over $125.
Our meetings are FREE. All are welcome. Please support CARP Halton Chapter. We look forward to meeting our members and friends.