Age Friendly Advisory Committee

Guest speakers

10 to 11:30 a.m.: Dr. Anthony Levinson - Dementia and Dementia Risk Reduction

Dr. Anthony Levinson, Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, holds the John R Evans Chair in Health Sciences Education Research and Instructional Development and is an expert in the design, implementation and evaluation of technology-enhanced learning and performance. His work impacts the spectrum of medical education, including health information and apps to improve patient education.

1 to 2:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion - Legacy and Estate Planning | Future Care and Arrangements | Avoiding Probate

Drew Gauthier is a Class One Licensed Funeral Director and Ontario Funeral Services Association Board Member. He owns Merritt Funeral Home and has worked in the funeral industry since 2013.

Christina Cottone is a licensed lawyer with a strong foundation in Canadian and US legal systems. With a cross-border legal background and a passion for clear, accessible legal communication, Christina focuses on helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of wills, estate planning and incapacity preparation with confidence and peace of mind. She holds an Honours Bachelor's Degree from Western University, where she majored in English Literature and Crimonology and earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Buffalo School of Law. 

Noah Pontello, CPA, MAcc, will speak about the tax implications on death, returns that need to be filed, information that need to be readily available for executors and ways to prepare for death from a tax perspective.

Storefronts

Please check back regularly as this list is being actively updated.

• 211 Niagara - IN Communities
• Alzheimer's Society of Niagara
• Brock Lifespan Research Institute
• Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)
• Canadian Hearing Service
• Chartwell Orchards Retirement Residence
• Community Living - Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln
• Community Support Services of Niagara (CSSN) Happy in my Home
• Crawford Chiropractic
• Crime Stoppers of Niagara - Services for Seniors
• Ears To You Mobile Hearing Clinic
• Front Line Tours
• Hear Canada
• Heart to Home Meals Niagara
• The Jacob - Retirement Community - Beamsville
• Jeff McKillop Mental Health
• Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC)
• Ker United Church
• Kiwanis Club of West Lincoln
• Maplecrest Village
• Marlin Travel
• McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
• McMaster University
• McNally House Hospice
• Ministry of Transportation
• MPP Sam Oosterhoff's Office
• Niagara Christian Gleaners
• Niagara Region Senior Services
• Niagara West YMCA
• OACAO
• Ontario Caregiver Organization
• Preventative Dental Hygiene Care
• Prime Time (St. Ann's Community Church)
• Quest Community Health Centre
• Red Cross Niagara Branch
• Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority
• Royal Bank of Canada - Smithville
• Rx Drug Mart
• Smithville Garden Club
• Trees for All Program
• Unified West Lincoln
• Wellandport Garden Club/Seed Savers
• Wellspring Niagara
• West Lincoln Community Care
• West Lincoln Fire & Emergency Services
• West Lincoln Historical Society
• West Lincoln Memorial Hospital - Update of New Build
• West Lincoln Pharmacy - Pharmasave
• West Lincoln Public Library
• West Lincoln Recreation Services
• West Niagara Agricultural Society
• West Niagara Palliative Care Specialist (Rose Cottage)
• Women's Institute

Active sessions/demonstrations

Stay tuned for more information about active sessions and demonstrations that will be provided during this event.

• Hearing Health Check Clinic with Hear Canada