PEP - Seniors Therapeutic Centre

06/01/2026

June is Seniors Month! 🎉

This year’s theme is “Let’s Get Moving!”

Follow PEP this June for simple ways to stay active, energized, and moving every day.

Today’s Challenge

Have 3 movement snack breaks of 10 minutes each throughout your day. Any kind of physical activity counts — the goal is simply to keep moving!

Here are a few ideas to get started:

Take a brisk walk around your neighbourhood
Stretch while watching TV
Dance to your favourite songs
Garden or do light yard work
March in place during commercials

Every little bit of movement adds up and can help improve energy, balance, strength, and mood. Let’s get moving this June! 💙

05/28/2026

We wrapped up our day at PEP with an epic 80s dance-off! 🎶🕺 Everyone was moving, grooving, and maybe even singing along to all the classic tunes too!

What a fun and energetic way to end the day! ✨

05/28/2026

National Accessibility Week takes place from May 31 – June 6.

Accessibility matters for everyone and plays an important role in creating stronger, more inclusive, and barrier-free communities where all people can fully enjoy the beauty of the places they call home.

Join us in raising awareness and supporting accessibility for all!

National AccessAbility Week 2026 themeThis year's National AccessAbility Week theme is "Building a Strong, Accessible Canada."

05/27/2026

Today at PEP, we got our hands dirty! 🌱

A few of our Wednesday ladies rolled up their sleeves to fill our planter boxes with fresh herbs and salad mix-ins. We can’t wait to watch everything grow — and eventually enjoy the fresh flavours together! 🪴🥗

05/26/2026

Join us in wearing purple on June 15 to help raise awareness about elder abuse.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed on Monday, June 15. PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre will be wearing purple and discussing this important topic with our clients.

Shedding light on elder abuse is an important step toward creating a healthier, safer tomorrow for all older adults.

Will you wear purple with us on June 15? 💜

05/25/2026

We had a full day of learning at PEP today!

We started the day with Stacey Hickey, PT from Andrea Pickett Physiotherapy & Associates, who spoke on the topic “Walking for Longevity – Stepping into Big Benefits.” It was an engaging and insightful conversation about the many ways walking supports our health, mobility, functional strength, and overall longevity.

To wrap up the day, our amazing summer staff team launched their 6-week “Aging Well” series with their first presentation: Healthy Aging Basics. Each team member contributed a segment connected to their current field of study, and every client received a take-home handout highlighting the key points from the session.

What a beautiful day of learning, exploring, and expanding our knowledge together! 🧠

05/21/2026

Spring doesn’t require a major lifestyle overhaul. Small, consistent steps can support healthy aging and help you feel your best this season. 🌼

Read this week’s blog post from McMaster University Optimal Aging Portal for five evidence-based tips to help support your health and wellbeing this spring.

For older adults, this seasonal shift is more than symbolic. Research consistently shows that warmer months offer real opportunities to improve physical activity, mental wellbeing, and overall health. But making the most of spring doesn’t have to mean big changes. Small, consistent steps can make ...

05/20/2026

💜 Caregiver Chat Guest Speaker Series 💜

📅 Friday, June 19
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 12 Elliot Street – PEP Day Program Room

Grieving The Person Who Once Was

Caregiving for a loved one can bring emotional and physical challenges that are often unseen. Alongside daily responsibilities, caregivers may experience anticipatory grief — grieving the gradual loss of the person they once knew, even while they are still physically present.

This compassionate and supportive talk will explore the emotional impact of caregiving, including sadness, exhaustion, guilt, loneliness, and grief. Together, we will create a safe space to better understand these feelings and learn ways to navigate them with honesty, self-compassion, and care for both yourself and your loved one.

🎤 Guest Speaker:
Helene Arts
Grief & Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice Hub

📞 Space is limited — please call to register:
613-201-7172

05/19/2026

📣 We are excited to officially announce the launch of our new PEP – Seniors Therapeutic Centre website! ✨

We invite you to explore the new site and learn more about our programs, services, and community initiatives:

www.morepep.ca

05/15/2026

PEP – Seniors Therapeutic Centre is hosting a FOOD DRIVE in support of the Lanark Highlands Food Pantry!

Our friends at the Food Pantry are working hard to keep their shelves stocked with essential non-perishable food items and supplies for local families in need. As many in our community continue to face difficult times, we invite everyone to come together and help support one another.

Donations can be dropped off at PEP, located at 12 Elliott Street, Perth, during the week of June 8–12.

Most Needed Items:
• Non-perishable food items
• Baby food and formula
• Diapers
• Men’s and women’s hygiene products

Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our rural community. PEP will deliver all donated items to the Lanark Highlands Food Pantry once the food drive concludes.

Thank you for your generosity and support!