What You’ll Discover at the 2025 Halifax Aging Your Way Expo
- jenna624
- Sep 12
- 4 min read
Jenna Fralick, BScN RN
When you’re caring for aging parents—or thinking ahead to your own future—it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Between healthcare, home safety, financial planning, and emotional support, families often find themselves navigating unfamiliar territory, sometimes in moments of crisis.
That’s why the Halifax Aging Your Way Expo was created. It’s more than just an event—it’s a community gathering designed to bring seniors, caregivers, and families together with the people, services, and resources who can truly make a difference.
📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕙 10AM – 5PM
📍 Cedar Event Centre, 111 Clayton Park Drive
🎉 FREE Admission
With 50+ vendors, a full day of free seminars, delicious treats from The Roastory, and prize giveaways, this is your chance to learn, connect, and prepare for the road ahead—all in one place.
Health & Wellness Resources
Your health is your foundation. At the expo, you’ll find programs and providers who specialize in helping older adults stay strong, safe, and supported:
March of Dimes Canada – After Stroke Program: recovery tools and community support.
Allied Therapy: SLPs, OTs, and BCBAs helping people stay independent at home.
Choice Health Centre: occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and more.
SpringStart Health and Fitness: safe, age-friendly fitness coaching.
Clayton Park Audiology & HearingLife Canada Ltd.: hearing health and solutions.
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia: information and support for families.
Northwood Intouch: technology for safety and independence.
VON – CAPABLE program: community supports for daily living.
Evolve Integrated Health, Bello Day Spa, Intuitive Spirit Acupuncture & Healing Arts, and Mindful Healing: holistic approaches to wellness.
Epilepsy Maritimes, Parkinson Society Nova Scotia, and Caregivers NS: condition-specific support and advocacy.
Community & Family Support
No one should go through caregiving alone. These organizations are here to make sure you and your loved ones have community on your side:
Health Association of African Canadians
Serving Seniors Alliance
MLA for Fairview-Clayton Park - Lina Hamid
Chebucto Links Senior Support Association
Dignity Memorial: compassionate end-of-life planning.
Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia: creating safe homes.
Spencer House Seniors Centre: programs and social connection.
VON Greater Halifax – Community Support Services
RCMP – Seniors Safety Program
Delphine du Toit: mediation and support for families navigating difficult conversations.
Home, Lifestyle & Daily Living
Aging well isn’t just about health—it’s about creating spaces and routines that make life easier and more joyful:
Keller Williams Select Realty & White Birch Interiors: guidance on safe, comfortable housing.
Stitchcraft Tailoring and Quilting: adaptive and custom clothing.
Parkland Retirement Living & Golden Living – Senior Lifestyle Support: senior living solutions.
Estate Care Solutions: navigating estate responsibilities.
CW Organizing: decluttering and simplifying your space.
Janet Fralick Rug Hooking
Helping Hands Natural Healing
Alongside Live-In Home Support Ltd.
JUST CALL US – Health Solutions Inc.: The Bra Sepecialists!
Financial & Consumer Guidance
Money and planning can feel like the hardest conversations, but the right support makes all the difference:
BBB Serving the Atlantic Provinces: p
Lisa Doucette Consulting
IG Wealth Management
RBC
Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)
Technology & Connectivity
Staying connected is essential—these providers can help:
Purple Cow Internet
Nova Scotia Loyal
Free Seminars All Day
One of the most powerful parts of the expo is our seminar series. Throughout the day, experts will share practical advice, strategies, and insights on topics every family should know.
10:00 AM – Therapy Tools for Aging at Home – Allied Therapy
11:00 AM – Community Support After Stroke – March of Dimes
11:30 AM – Thriving at Home by Choice – Choice Health Centre
12:00 PM – The Power of Movement – Wellness Without Limits – SpringStart Health and Fitness
1:00 PM – Enhanced Quality of Living – Affordability & Accessibility – Stitchcraft
2:00 PM – Hear for Life: Understanding, Preventing & Treating Hearing Loss – Hearing Life
3:00 PM – Home Sweet Home – White Birch Interiors
4:00 PM – Mental Health Strategies for Caregivers of Aging Parents – Choice Health Centre
Whether you’re a senior yourself or navigating the challenges of caring for aging parents, these sessions are designed to give you real, usable tools and insights.
Refreshments from The Roastory
Caring for others starts with caring for yourself. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome The Roastory, serving up fresh coffee, tea, cold drinks, snacks, and baked goods all day long. Grab a cup, take a break, and enjoy the community atmosphere.
Why This Expo Matters
Events like this matter because aging impacts us all—whether directly or through the people we love. Too often, families wait until a crisis to search for help. The Halifax Aging Your Way Expo brings everything together under one roof, making it easier to plan ahead, reduce stress, and find reassurance in knowing you’re not alone.
By attending, you’re not just collecting pamphlets—you’re building connections, learning practical strategies, and discovering the supports that will empower you and your loved ones to age with dignity, comfort, and confidence.
💛 Join us on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Cedar Event Centre for a day of community, learning, and connection.
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