Beulah March Calendar and Newsletter

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Living My Culture

Reblogged from Info Long-Term Care

A new service from the Canadian Virtual Hospice, Living My Culture is a website featuring an extensive video series from the voice of Indigenous people, sharing their beliefs and perspectives on palliative care.

There are videos of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals talking about traditions, rituals, spirituality, expectations of care and a variety of other related topics.

This resource can be accessed here: http://bit.ly/1VEwbQP

The Big Listen: Share and Record Your Stories: Vancouver Public Library

Opening Our Community: A Dialogue About Dementia

DABC - Provincial Budget Announcement - PWD Changes

A notice from the Disability Alliance of B.C. about the provincial changes to the Person With Disability benefit rates and changes to the Bus Pass Program:

Community Update

September 1^st Increase to PWD benefit rates

and changes to the Bus Pass Program

Dear Community Partner,

The February 16^th 2016 provincial budget contained some significant changes for people receiving the Persons with Disabilities benefit (PWD) which will start on September 1^st 2016. Below is a description of the changes taken from communications from the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI):

·         People with the PWD designation will receive a $77 per month increase to their support allowance.

·         PWD recipients will no longer be able to purchase an annual bus pass for a $45 annual fee.

·         PWD recipients who want to continue receiving a subsidized bus pass through the Ministry will pay $52 per month, plus an annual $45 administration fee. The $52 will be deducted from people’s monthly cheque.

·         After September 1^st, individuals who decide they don’t want to have the $52 a month bus pass can turn it in at any time and get the $77 increase for the following months.

·         PWD clients who qualify for the Special Transportation Subsidy (STS) will longer receive an annual lump payment. They will receive the $77 a month increase: $66 of this amount will replace the STS annual lump sum payment.

·         PWD clients who have been receiving the STS annual payment will have a pro-rated amount in their April cheque. It will be pro-rated for 5 months (April - August).

·         There is no change to the BC Bus Pass Program for low-income seniors or for income assistance recipients aged 60-64. The Ministry will continue to provide a subsidized pass to eligible seniors for the annual $45 administration fee.

Rate amounts after September 2016 (single person; we have no information about couples and family rates):

$983.42          (no bus pass or Special Transportation Subsidy)

$931.42          (with bus pass)

$983.42          (includes Special Transportation Subsidy)

This information is as we understand the September 1^st 2016 changes. We will update this as we receive more information.

Disability Alliance BC (DABC) is very disappointed with these changes. This rate increase is clearly inadequate and we are concerned about the impact the elimination of the $45 annual bus pass program will have for PWD recipients.

Jane Dyson, Executive Director

Robin Loxton, Advocacy Access Program Director 

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Public Community Forum on Preventing Elderly Abuse

Video Series: Dementia and Caregiving

Reblogged from: Info Long-Term Care

The Government of Canada has recently developed and released on the Web a video series intended for seniors and family caregivers of loved ones living with dementia.

The videos include vignettes of people sharing their personal experiences of caregiving and the importance of their social connections. Common themes throughout the videos include coping with feelings of loneliness, feeling overwhelmed and maintaining balance and self-care as a caregiver.

Each video is about 4 minutes in length and is accompanied by a transcript.

This resource can be accessed by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1S0rrGU

Parkinson Society: Communication & Swallow Workshop

Communication & Swallow Workshop comes to Coquitlam This full day workshop will focus on the communication and swallowing challenges faced by people with Parkinson's (PwP). The interactive and participatory format will allow attendees to practice treatment techniques and gain insight from a registered speech-language pathologist. This workshop is open to those already experiencing communication & swallowing challenges, as well as those who wish to be proactive in their treatment. A catered lunch will be provided. Facilitator: Sherri K. Zelazny, MA RSLP Registered Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified LSVT® Practitioner Date: Friday, March 18, 2016 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm (registration begins at 8:30am) Location: Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex | 633 Poirier Street, Coquitlam [map] Capacity 40 attendees (To ensure the best learning experience, a minimum of 25 participants will be required 7 days prior to the event date. Please be advised that if these numbers are not met, we will be unable to proceed with the workshop and all registrants will receive a full refund.) Fees: Member $40 | Member (Couple) $70 Non-Member $50 | Non-Member (Couple) $90 REGISTER NOW Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Unable to make this event? We will be offering a number of Communication & Swallow Workshops across the province in 2016. Learn more about events nearest to you. For more information contact Caroline Wiggins at: 604.662.3240 or 1.800.668.3330 | cwiggins@parkinson.bc.ca

South Vancouver Adult Day Program February Calendar

South Vancouver Adult Day Program February Calendar