United Way Seniors4Change

Seniors4Change Workshops

Hamilton Council on Aging | Funded by United Way Halton & Hamilton

Seniors4Change is a peer-led education program from the Hamilton Council on Aging that supports older adults to stay healthy, active, and connected.

All workshops are offered free of charge thanks to funding from the United Way Halton & Hamilton.

Sessions are led by trained older adult volunteers, many with backgrounds in healthcare, education, and community services. They bring both professional knowledge and lived experience, creating a welcoming and relatable learning environment.

These workshops are designed to provide practical information, encourage conversation, and connect participants to local resources.

Our Workshops

Positive Aging Series (6 Weeks)

A peer-led workshop series designed to support overall health and well-being.

Topics include:

Normal Aging
Social Health
Nutrition
Cognitive Health
Independence at Home
Physical Activity

This series focuses on practical strategies, everyday health, and staying connected in your community.

Navigating the Health Care System (3-Part Series)

A practical series to help you better understand and access health care services.

Topics include:

Navigating the Health Care System
Navigating the Hospital System
Navigating Community Supports

Advanced Care Planning: What’s That?

An interactive workshop to help you think about future care decisions and communicate your wishes.

Topics include:

Understanding substitute decision making
Talking about care and end-of-life wishes
Identifying what matters most to you

Transportation and Mobility Workshops

Supporting independence and confidence in getting around your community.

Workshops may include:

Let’s Take a Bus
Let’s Drive a Car
Let’s Get Moving

*NEW! Housing Options Workshop Series

Home and What Comes Next: Navigating Housing Decisions in Later Life

A 5-part workshop series for older adults who are starting to think about their housing future. This series explores both the practical and emotional aspects of decisions about staying at home, moving, or planning ahead.

Topics include: