When it's time to get information about what resources are in Prince George to help the elderly, look no further than the Prince George Council of Seniors' Caring for Mom mini information fair at the Prince George Library's main branch Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
There will be about 20 information booths set up so people can access organizations to find out more about who does what in the community.
"There will be an array of different services to explore that will help take care of mom," said Lola-Dawn Fennell, general manager for the council of seniors.
Red Cross emergency preparedness, Nurse Next Door, Better at Home, PG Surg Med, foot care, the Prince George Chateau, the Prince George branch of the Kidney Foundation, the public library's home services and several others will be on hand to answer questions, added Fennell.
The fair is named in honour of Mother's Day and ladies in attendance will receive a free carnation.
"When people come into the resource centre one of the first questions they ask is 'Mom's getting older and she needs a little help - what kind of help is available?'" said Fennell. "And it could be anything from house cleaning right up to do we need to start looking at a residential move and what are the support services available in the community."
This is the first time the council of seniors has held a mini fair, with the annual Seniors Information Fair taking place during the B.C. Northern Exhibition in August.
"We have so many people approach us and say 'we need help but we don't know what's available' so the more we can do this in the community the better because that's what we're about - empowering seniors," said Fennell.
