Beulah April Calendar and Newsletter

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Everyday is Senior's Day at South Van

Every week South Vancouver Neighbourhood House hosts dozens of programs geared towards seniors in the community. Annual membership is only $3 so this is a great service to take advantage of. Here is the weekly schedule:

MONDAY 
9:00am - 5pm Seniors Lounge Open
9:30 - 11:30am Seniors Wellness Cantonese
10:30 - 11:30am Blood Pressure Clinic - 2nd & 4th
12:00 noon - 2:45pm Seniors Wellness Punjabi

TUESDAY
9:00am - 5:00pm Seniors Lounge Open
1:00pm - 2:30pm Craft Group
1:00pm - 2:30pm Beginners ESL
2:45 - 3:45pm - Sing-a-long group

WEDNESDAY
9:00am - 5:00pm Seniors Lounge Open
9:30 - 11:30am South Vancouver Chinese & Cantonese Group
2:00 - 4:00pm Wednesday Seniors Shindig Social

THURSDAY
9:00am - 5:00pm Seniors Lounge Open
10:00am - 12:00pm Intercultural Seniors Wellness Program
10:00 - 10:30am Exercise for Seniors
10:30 - 11:30am Guest Speaker, Info Session, Games 
10:00 - 11:00am  Blood Pressure Clinic
12:00 noon - 1:00pm Community Lunch $4.50 members/$5 non
11:00am - 3:00pm Information & Referral Counselling
1:30 - 3:00pm Intermediate ESL

FRIDAY
9:00am - 5:00pm Seniors Lounge Open
9:00 - 10:00am Seniors Beginners Tai Chi
12 noon - 2:30pm Friday Bingo
2:00 - 5:00pm Multi-Cultural Support Group

You can find out more at: www.southvan.org/seniors/

Things To Do This Long Weekend: Easter!

South Vancouver and Beulah ADP will be closed Friday March 25th and Monday March 28th to observe Easter. There are lots of family events to do this weekend so don't forget to get out and have some fun in the community.

Saturday, March 26
A-Mazing Egg Hunt at VanDusen Botanical Garden
What: Celebrate Easter with the annual Easter egg hunt at the beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden. 
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
Cost: $12 per child. For kids 2 - 10.

Saturday, March 26 and every Saturday until April 23
Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium
What: Enjoy shopping local throughout the winter at the Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium. Includes food trucks, live music, and more.
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium, 4601 Ontario St., Vancouver
Cost: Free

Everyday until March 28th
Stanley Park Easter Train
What: Hop on the Stanley Park Train for an egg-citing Easter ride through Stanley Park.
Where: Stanley Park Train
Cost: Child $13.75, Adult $6

Things to Do This Weekend

Spring is almost here so lets get out and have some fun. Here are three senior friendly events going on this weekend:

Vancouver Richpex Stamp Show

Burnaby Executive Suites Hotel and Conference Centre

Fri. March 18th, 2016 – Sun. March 20th, 2016

The Executive Suites Hotel and Conference Centre in Burnaby will be host to the biggest stamp, postcard and postal history show and auction in Western Canada March 18 -20.

The Big Listen: Sharing and Recording Your Stories

Vancouver Public Library

Sat. March 5th, 2016 – Sat. March 26th, 2016 10:00am - 5:00pm

Does your grandmother have a story to share? Have you wondered about your dad's immigration experience but never asked? Honour a loved one by having a meaningful one-on-one recorded conversation together in our Inspiration Lab. With your permission, we'll edit some recordings into stories to share with the broader community.

21st CENTURY FLEA MARKET

Croatian Cultural Centre

Sun. March 20th, 2016 10:00am - 3:00pm

Boho chic to 50's kitsch, collectibles and memorabilia to vintage kitchenalia, 175 tables of bargains on deluxe 20th century junque!

Late-life Depression Resource

Baycrest Health Sciences is a global leader in geriatric residential living, healthcare, research, innovation and education, with a special focus on brain health and aging. One of their resources is their Late-life Depression information site. 

Find out about signs and symptoms of late-life depression, take a depression self check, and learn about the causes, types and treatment options for depression.

  Learn More  

Diabetes Webinar: sexual health and diabetes

Feeling shy? Sexual problems can be difficult to discuss. Join the Canadian Diabetes Association online next week for a webinar to learn about the types of sexual dysfunction that can occur in men and women living with diabetes, along with the treatment options available. This will be the last webinar of the 2016 Diabetes Webinars: Series 1. When: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 2 p.m. EST and 8 p.m. EST Who: The “Diabetes, Sexual Health & You” webinar will feature Dr. Adam Millar, a general endocrinologist with clinical expertise in andrology. Dr. Millar will discuss how diabetes can affect your sexual health and how you and your partner can overcome some of the challenges. The Canadian Diabetes Association hosts interactive webinars throughout the year. Series 2 will begin in May, with a focus on type 1 diabetes. For more information about our upcoming and past webinars, please visit diabetes.ca/webinars. Happy Learning, Canadian Diabetes Association

Pharmacists Clinic Webinar: Parkinson Society British Columbia

Join the Pharmacists Clinic Webinar

The Pharmacists Clinic at the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is Canada's first university-affiliated, licensed, pharmacist-led patient care clinic. They provide the highest possible standard of health consultation services to patients, research opportunities for the health care community and learning opportunities for health professionals and students alike.

On April 11, The Pharmacists Clinic will be offering a one hour webinar that will briefly discuss Parkinson's disease, medication and treatment options.

We welcome all individuals with Parkinson's to this webinar as well as their spouses and/or carepartners/caregivers as they may benefit from learning more about the disease to assist in supporting their loved one.

Date:	Monday, April 11, 2016
Time:	2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Location:	Via webinar. Instructions on how to access the presentation will be sent out 24 hours before the webinar start time.
Fee:	Free REGISTER Registration for this webinar will close on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. For more information contact Caroline Wiggins at: 604.662.3240 or 1.800.668.3330 | cwiggins@parkinson.bc.ca

Alzheimer Society March eCONTACT

Upcoming Tele-workshops

The Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s free one-hour tele-workshops allow you to participate from home, wherever you are in the province. Workshops include a live web video of the presentation, making it easy for you to follow along on your computer while you listen on the phone. You will also have the option of downloading handouts after the session. Upcoming tele-workshops include: Understanding Behaviour Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. PDT Please choose the time that is most convenient for you. Caregivers will learn how to understand behaviour as a form of communication. We will explore strategies to determine what the person with dementia might be trying to communicate, to find ways to decrease the occurrence of behaviours that concern us and to respond in supportive ways. Research Update Thursday, April 21, 2016, 1 p.m. PDT Join Dr. Haakon Nygaard as he explores the question, "Is there light at the end of the tunnel?". This session will review some of the exciting scientific progress being made in Alzheimer's disease research and its potential future clinical directions. To find out more about our upcoming tele-workshops as well as to access previous tele-workshop recordings, visit our tele-workshops web page.

Support Services

Tele-support group The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers support groups for caregivers who want current information that will help improve the quality of life for people living with dementia. If you are unable to attend a support group in person, you can join other caregivers in a tele-support group meeting by phone. Read more.

The MoMA Alzheimer's Project

The Museum of Modern Art in New York City developed an art outreach program called “The MoMA Alzheimer’s Project: Making Art Accessible to People with Dementia”.

This project aims at giving guidance to those who want to engage individuals with Alzheimer’s disease with art. There are two sets of videos: a set of videos about how to plan and implement discussion programs about art with groups of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and another set of videos to plan and implement art making session with groups of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.

This resource can be accessed here: http://bit.ly/1W9sAKF

Register now for a webinar on foot care and diabetes!

What do your feet have to do with diabetes management? People with diabetes are less likely to feel a foot injury, which can lead to serious complications. Join the Canadian Diabetes Association online next week for a webinar to learn about the importance of foot care and how to prevent and manage foot complications while living with diabetes. When: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 2 p.m. EST and 8 p.m. EST What: The “Taking a Step Forward: Preventing & Managing Foot Problems” webinar will feature chiropodist Teresa Salzmann, who will talk about how footwear, physical activity and healthy eating can all contribute to maintaining healthy feet. Space is limited. Register for free today! The Canadian Diabetes Association hosts interactive webinars throughout the year. For more information about our upcoming and past webinars, please visit diabetes.ca/webinars. Happy Learning, Canadian Diabetes Association

Alzheimer's Society In Touch Newsletter

The new edition of In Touch is available for viewing at: In Touch Spring Edition

Tax Guide
Taxes are due April 30, 2016. To help navigate some of the complexities of the tax season, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. prepares an annual Guide to Income Tax and Benefits. To download the Guide for the 2015 tax year click here.


Subscribe to In Touch
Would you like to subscribe to receive your own copy of In Touch in the mail or by e-mail at no charge? If you haven’t already done so:  

• Visit the website at alzbc.org/In-Touch-bulletin 
• Call 604-681-6530 or toll-free 1-800-667-3742 
• Email In-Touch@alzheimerbc.org 

Call the First Link® Dementia Helpline
A confidential province-wide support and information service for anyone with questions about dementia, including people with dementia, their caregivers, family and friends, professionals and the general public.  

• Toll Free: 1-800-936-6033  
• Lower Mainland: 604-681-8651 
• Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Email supportline@alzheimerbc.org 

Upcoming Dementia Education in March 2016

Life in Residential Care
For caregivers with a family member in a care facility or will be in care within the next few months. Focuses on the process of adjustment after a person has moved into care. Learn about changes this transition can bring, how to enhance your visits, and strategies for working effectively with the care team.

Saturday, March 12th, 9:30-12:30 pm. Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House, 800 East Broadway (1 block East of Fraser) – Vancouver B.C.

Dementia Dialogue – Visiting: Activities to stay connected with the person with dementia
For family/friend caregivers.

How to Enhance Your Visits
•    What are some things that make visiting a challenge?
•    What makes a “good” visit?
•    What do you hope to get out of your visits with the person with dementia?

Thursday, March 31st, 2-4 p.m. Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street, room #5 - Vancouver B.C.

No cost but registration is required.  To register or for more information contact: 604-675-5150 or info.vancouver@alzheimerbc.org
*Space is limited, reserve your spot soon!

*Save the date: Our next Family caregiver series starts April 19th.  

Julie Cameron, First Link Support & Education Coordinator
Alzheimer Society of B.C.
300-2425 Quebec Street
Vancouver, B.C. V5T 4L6
Direct Line: 604-675-5154
www.alzheimerbc.org

Register now for a webinar on a new superfood: pulses!

Did you know a diet rich in pulses can help you manage diabetes better? 2016 is the International Year of Pulses! Join the Canadian Diabetes Association online next week for a webinar to learn about how pulse veggies, such as dry beans and lentils, can help you better manage your diabetes. When: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 2 p.m. EST and 8 p.m. EST What: The “Pulses: A New Superfood?” webinar will feature certified diabetes educator Sarah Blunden, who will talk about the health benefits of pulses and how they can easily be integrated into anyone’s diet. Space is limited. Register for free today! The Canadian Diabetes Association hosts interactive webinars throughout the year. For more information about our upcoming and past webinars, please visit diabetes.ca/webinars. Happy Learning, Canadian Diabetes Association

South Vancouver ADP March Calendar and Newsletter

South Vancouver ADP March Calendar and Newsletter

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Walk & Talk Diabetes Program: Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Get active and explore walking together! Step into spring and join us for the Canadian Diabetes Association’s FREE eight-week Walk & Talk activity-based program focused on diabetes prevention and self-management. Each session includes: A short educational talk by a health-care professional or knowledgeable community member. Topics discussed include walking safely, healthy eating, active living, staying motivated, and setting personal goals. A 45-minute, low-impact walk around the neighbourhood in a supportive and non-competitive environment. Prizes and incentives for all participants! FREE | 55+ (Older adults/seniors) Limited spots available and registration is required. Please register through the Burnaby Neighhourhood House. Register by phone: 604-431-0400 Date: Wednesdays, March 9 to April 27, 2016 Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Burnaby Neighbourhood House, 4460 Beresford Street, Burnaby, BC For more information, contact: Franca Lattanzio Email: franca.lattanzio@diabetes.ca Tel: 604-732-1331, ext. 2320 Community Partner: