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Killarney Seniors Centre Grand Opening Celebration! - June 28, 2018

6/13/2018

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Killarney Seniors Centre on June 28, 2018!

After many years of planning, hard work, and dedication, the Killarney Seniors Centre is finally opening!

Enjoy performances by seniors, speeches by Federal, Provincial, and Municipal dignitaries and community representatives, a tour of the new facility, and light refreshments.

Thursday, June 28, 2018
11:30am – 2:30pm

Where:
6260 Killarney Street, Vancouver, BC
- google map

The ceremonies will take place on the field beside the Seniors Centre (weather permitting).
Accessible areas with seating and shade will be offered.

Event Schedule:

11:30am - Musical entertainment by seniors ensemble
12:00pm – Welcome remarks, speeches, and ribbon cutting ceremony
12:45pm – Tours, performances, refreshments and fun!

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2018 South Vancouver Neighbourhood House AGM & Potluck

6/12/2018

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The 2018 South Vancouver Neighbourhood House Annual General Meeting & Potluck will take place:

Tuesday, June 19, 2018
- beginning at 5:00 pm
@ SVNH, 6470 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC

Registration is required and a valid membership is required to vote. This is also a potluck so if you can contribute please do so.

Register by June 14th by calling:
604-324-6212 or by email at: svnh@southvan.org

Website: www.southvan.org

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Prepping Your Home for Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s

6/12/2018

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For a time you may have been able to carry out your caregiving duties from afar by simply checking in daily.

Now that your loved one’s Alzheimer’s disease has progressed, it is no longer safe for them to live alone, so you’ve opened your doors.

However, this is more than adding another member to the household. Alzheimer’s disease comes with its own set of complexities that you will need to prepare your home for so that your loved can continue to live safely and happily.

Assess your home.
Alzheimer’s and dementia affect each individually differently, but in general it causes memory loss, confusion, personality/mood changes, and issues carrying out daily activities that were once second nature.

For this reason, your home can quickly become an unfamiliar place, and adding age as a factor, safety is compromised. Before you bring your loved one in to stay, do a thorough walkthrough of your home and address any and all safety issues both present and in the future.

Alzheimer’s progresses at varying rates, which can result in drastic changes from one day to the next, so it is better to be prepared now.

Start by safe-proofing the two main areas in your home: the kitchen and bathroom.
In the kitchen, make sure all hazardous items such as cleaning supplies, matches, cutting utensils, and complex appliances are stored away using safety latches, and consider restricting access to the stove without your supervision using safety knobs.

Perhaps one of the most dangerous areas in your home is the bathroom, as it poses the greatest risk for slips and falls whether due to mobility issues or confusion.

According to ImproveNet, the average cost to remodel a bathroom is $8,820, but there are small adjustments you can make that make a huge difference such as installing shower/bathtub/toilet grab bars, removing slipping hazards, and removing locks to avoid accidental lock-ins.

Your entire home should be addressed, and AARP has a great guide to help you do so and give yourself the peace of mind that your loved one is entering into a safe living environment.

Prepare for different symptoms.
Two of the most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are wandering and sundowning, so it is important that you take extra care to prepare yourself and your home.

Alzheimer’s can turn familiar surroundings into a foreign environment, and confusion only exacerbates the situation. For example, your loved one may drive to the store every week or walk around the neighbourhood, but suddenly they can’t remember how to get back home.

Wandering can be fatal if they are not found in a timely manner, so take precautions to avoid it in the first place such as installing locks and alarms, implementing tracking devices, hiding car keys, and even installing video surveillance. It is also a good idea to purchase an ID bracelet for your loved one so that others know who to call should your loved one manage to slip away.

Sundowning is another common symptom, and it gets its name from the fact that it often occurs late in the day.

In mid-stage and advanced Alzheimer’s patients, sundowning is especially prominent, causing agitation, frustration, confusion, and anger. Reduce the frustration by creating a routine to help them feel calm and in control.

Often times, those who have symptoms of sundowning have issues falling asleep at night, furthering the feelings of restlessness and agitation.

Involve your loved one in small activities throughout the day such as walking or light exercise so that they are tired once bedtime arrives. Make note of any activities or situations that trigger their symptoms, and adjust accordingly.

It can be hard to see a loved one progressing through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
However, you can take heart knowing that your home is a source of comfort, peace, and safety for them. By making adjustments to your home to meet their changing needs, and preparing yourself for the symptoms that come along with their disease, you can tackle this caregiving role head on.

Submitted by Lisa Gonzalez
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Reframing Relations towards Reconciliation

6/11/2018

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REFRAMING RELATIONS brings artists and the public together for arts-based dialogue about truth and reconciliation in Canada.

It’s facilitated by the Vancouver Community Arts Council - see above poster for more details about the two part series coming up on June 14 & 21 at Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre that we’ve arranged for all Arts & Health participants, artists and staff - and friends and family too if you’d like.

For more info, please contact:
Carol Liffmann
Community Arts Programmer| Coordinator
Arts & Health: Healthy Aging Through the Arts
Contact: by Email or phone at:
604-718-6521
Website: www.artsandhealth.ca

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It's BC Seniors Week!!

6/6/2018

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Seniors on the Move, a project of Allies in Aging, is celebrating BC Seniors Week June 4-8, 2018

Monday, June 4

launch of a seniors transportation hotline with the support of partner agency bc211
pop-up seniors transportation information event in partnership with TransLink at 1 – 5pm at Lougheed Town Centre station: Learn how to register your Compass Card, take a transit map home, and learn about the Seniors Transportation Hotline and transit options

Tuesday, June 5

Active Transportation day in Kerrisdale by the Arbutus Greenway at 10am – 2pm: Try out bikes, trikes, urban poling, bring your bike for a checkup, get a bike map and pedestrian visibility resources, enjoy tea, snacks and more.

Wednesday, June 6

Walking Wednesday will be Walkability Audits in various neighbourhoods.

Thursday, June 7

Rideshare/shuttle service Thursday will be featuring HandyDART and the North Shore Go Bus.

Friday, June 8

Elder Abuse & Wellness Forum 2018 at 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at Winslow Centre (1100 Winslow Ave. Coquitlam): This Forum will bring together seniors, seniors’ caregivers, and experts to talk about elder abuse, frauds & scams, and a positive focus on wellness. Visit over 30 exhibitors of seniors’ services. Food trucks will be on site for lunch purchases. Swag bags for attendees. Draw prizes throughout the day. Panel presentations and choices of workshops to attend. Coffee and Nutrition breaks.

Come for the information and network with friends. Registration is FREE. Register at Eventbrite on-line: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elder-abuse-wellness-forum-2018-tickets-45370425163

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TransLink and Seniors on the Move present Transit Training for Seniors at Collingwood Neighbourhood House

6/4/2018

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TransLink and Seniors on the Move present Transit Training for Seniors at Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Introduction on June 18, 2018: How to use the transit system

Intermediate on July 23, 2018: Topics include how to register for Compass, basic trip-planning

Advanced on Aug.27, 2018: Topics include online trip-planning, Next Bus texting, advanced features of the system

Call 604-435-0323 to register for free.

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