Based on the Arthritis Self-Management Program, it discusses the pain cycle and why pain should never be ignored. Participants will learn pain management techniques including physical, emotional and cognitive approaches to minimize pain. This workshop is an opportunity for participants to take an active role in reducing the impact of pain in their lives..
For more information about arthritis or to find other education programs and services available to you, please contact Joanna Li at jli@arthritis.ca or click here to view our calendar.
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Wednesday 26 November 2014
Chronic Pain Management Workshop
Tuesday 18 November 2014
Christmas Holiday - Centre Closed
The Adult Day Programs at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House and Beulah Gardens will be closed from December 25th to January 2nd to observe Christmas and New Years. The programs will reopen on Monday January 5th, 2015.
Friday 14 November 2014
Beulah Early Close Time November 17
Early Closure Reminder
Beulah ADP will be closing at 2:00pm on Monday November 17 to accommodate a staff event.
Friday 7 November 2014
Arthritis Education Event
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Vancouver
What are the risk factors? How do you self-manage? What treatment options are available? Other questions? Dr. Jason Kur, Rheumatologist, has the answers for you. The Arthritis Society is hosting this free presentation with information on how you can continue to lead active and productive lives.|
Date:
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
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Time:
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7:00 –
9:00pm
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Venue:
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Italian
Cultural Centre
3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver – Room #5 | |
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Cost:
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Admission
is free, but donations gratefully accepted
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Register:
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For more information about arthritis or to find other education programs and services available to you, please contact Joanna Li at jli@arthritis.ca or click here to view our calendar.
Alzheimer Society of B.C. News
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Advocacy
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Freda's
Story: Living Alone and Finding Help on the Dementia
Journey
More seniors in British Columbia live alone than ever before.
Many do not have a close support network. The Alzheimer Society of B.C., with
help from the Notary Foundation of B.C., has developed "Freda's
Story: Living Alone and Finding Help on the Dementia Journey", a new booklet
to help people who live independently without a close support network. Read
more.
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Support
and Education
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Caregiver
Support Groups: Making a Meaningful Impact
Evaluating the impact of our education and support services is
an important step in ensuring the quality and value of what we offer families
living with dementia. In 2013-14, we conducted a province-wide evaluation of our
caregiver support program in partnership with an external consultant. A summary
report of the evaluation results is now available to download from our
website.
Tele-Workshops in November
Learn from home. Take part in the
Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s free one-hour tele-workshops. It's easy to
participate, wherever you are in the province!
Celebrating the Holidays Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 7 p.m. PST This tele-workshop looks at ways to modify transitions to make the holidays more manageable and suggests ideas to include the person with dementia in preparing for and participating in celebrations. It also offers strategies to minimize stress for both the person with dementia and the caregiver. Read more. Living Safely with Dementia Thursday, November 27, 2014, 7 p.m. PST Are you concerned about the safety of your family member—both inside and outside of the home? This tele-workshop discusses potential safety hazards and offers tips and strategies for maintaining a safe environment. Family caregivers will also learn about wandering behaviours, prevention strategies and important steps to take if the person becomes lost. Read more. |
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Research
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Read our Annual Report Together, We're Changing the Dementia
Journey to learn about the ways the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
supports research.
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Events
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Team Up
with Gordie Howe and Help Us Put Alzheimer's on Ice!
Scotiabank
Hockey for Alzheimer's is going to be a tournament to remember for
years to come! Trevor Linden is making an appearance at the Gordie Howe and Friends
Luncheon on Friday, November 14 and tickets are now available to the
public. A minimum donation of $1,000 will get you a ticket to this fabulous
event where you can rub shoulders with NHL Alumni. For more information please
contact Melanie Munroe at mmunroe@alzheimerbc.org
or purchase
your ticket today.
Get Ready, Get Set, Walk for Memories!
On Sunday, January 25, 2015, walk in your community and join
the fight against Alzheimer's disease and other dementias at the 2015 Investors Group Walk for
Memories. Register online before November 30 for a chance to win
great prizes and download the new Investors Group Walk for
Memories mobile app for easy fundraising. Register
today.
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Making
a Difference
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People
Across the Province "Do Their Thing" for Alzheimer's
The Bodger family organized the second annual Georgina Falt
Mind Games and Music Trivia Fundraiser and brought in over $4,000 for the
Society. Read
more about their event and find out how you too can "Do Your Thing" for
Alzheimer's!
2014 Ascent for Alzheimer's Team Members Return!
All six members of the team took it "Poli, poli"—"Slowly,
slowly"—up Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, and completed their journey on
September 30, 2014. The team to date has raised over $88,000 in support of the
Alzheimer Society of B.C. Interested in joining the 2015 team? Apply
today.
MKGG Teams of Seven with One Goal: End Alzheimer's!
On September 28, 166 hikers forming 21 teams took part in our
3rd annual Mt. Kilimanjaro
Grouse Grind for Alzheimer's (MKGG) event at Grouse Mountain.
Participants were rewarded for their efforts by joining the Summit Celebration
at the peak of the mountain, which included lunch hosted by Grouse Mountain,
massages, yoga and an interactive drum circle. Want to hike with us in 2015? Register
today!
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Thursday 6 November 2014
Tuesday 4 November 2014
ADP Closed for Remembrance Day
Reminder Notice:
The Adult Day Programs at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House and Beulah Gardens will be closed on Tuesday November 11 in order to observe Remembrance Day.
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