Our Outreach Department is composed of dedicated Coordinators, trained volunteers, and brokered workers who assist and encourage older adults to age in place, maintain their independence, and promote a positive quality of life. And the best part? We come to you!

Need help applying for Alberta Seniors Benefit? Have Government forms you need help filling out?

Need Home Maintenance and Yard care services? Are you looking to relocate and need a Housing Resource List? Need transportation to and from medical appointments?

The team is ready and able to assist. Call the front desk at 403-343-6074 to make an appointment to be connected and to have an assessment done.

Referrals can be received from individuals needing assistance, their family, friends, neighbours, caregivers, other agencies, or medical professionals. Clients are paired with an Outreach Coordinator who completes an intake appointment to assess the individual’s situation. Then, a care plan is designed, which can involve referrals to Golden Circle programs or to external agencies.

We have been fortunate to receive grant funding to expand our Outreach Programming beyond Red Deer and into Red Deer County and surrounding rural communities. We are looking for Brokered Workers in these communities to help support older adults to age in their homes.

The Golden Circle’s Brokered Worker program is administered through the Outreach Department and involves housekeeping, home maintenance, and yard care services. Some of the services provided are:

· Light housekeeping

· Lawn and garden work

· Minor handyman repairs

· Snow shovelling

· Painting

· One-time cleaning

The Golden Circle screens and interviews the Brokered Worked and then matches them with clients. Reimbursement is $20.00/hr, with a two (2) hour minimum charge for housekeeping and a one-hour minimum for snow shovelling. Clients pay the Brokered Worker directly.

Are you interested in becoming a Brokered Worker through the Golden Circle? Connect with Kelly Thompson to answer any questions you may have. Phone: 403-343-6074 or Email: [email protected]

Ready, Set, Slow: How to Improve your Energy, Health, and Relationships Through the Power of Slow by Lee Holden

From internationally celebrated Qi Gong master and beloved television personality Lee Holden comes a transformative journey filled with wisdom and practices on the power of slowing down for spiritual balance and peace amid modern chaos.

Available to borrow from Red Deer Public Library at rdpl.org

Red Deer Cancer Connect (March 4 & 18)
Bring, Brag, Break with the Alberta Genealogical Society (March 8)
Symphony at the Snell with Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (March 15)
Readers’ Theatre (March 20)
Sip n’ Stitch (March 20)
Travel Memories (first Wednesday of each month)
First Thursday Concert Series (first Thursday of each month)
Book Clubs (various dates/times)
Red Deer Reads 2025 (details at rdpl.org/reddeerreads)
For full details, visit rdpl.org/events

Good nutrition plays a key role in brain health for seniors. A balanced diet rich in nutrients helps protect cognitive function, memory, and mood. Foods high in antioxidants, like berries and leafy greens, combat oxidative stress, while omega-3 fatty acids from sources like fish reduce inflammation linked to cognitive decline. Whole grains provide steady energy, and nuts, seeds, and avocados supply healthy fats essential for brain health. Seniors should also aim to reduce refined sugars and saturated fats, which can negatively impact cognition. Staying hydrated and limiting processed foods also helps. Prioritizing a nutrient-dense diet supports overall brain vitality and mental sharpness.