Monday 29 May 2017

South Vancouver Adult Day Program June 2017 Calendar and Newsletter

SOUTH VANCOUVER ADP JUNE 2017 NEWSLETTER & CALENDAR 


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Wednesday 3 May 2017

Life Story

Posted: 03 May 2017 06:49 AM PDT
Due to problems with memory loss and communication, people with dementia often need help communicating important aspects of their identity – such as background, interests, and who and what is important to them.

Life Story work is an activity in which people with dementia gather together and review events in their past and build a personal biography with the help of staff and family members. This activity is beneficial as it can help the person with dementia better understand past experiences and see how they have coped with events in their life.

Some other benefits of Life Story work include:
§ It can help people with dementia share their stories and enhance their sense of identity
§ It can encourage better communication and an understanding of the person's needs and wishes (person-centred care)
§ It can help the person develop closer relationships with family carers and staff

For more information and to view a template from Dementia UK, click on the following link: http://bit.ly/2qoXrwx 
References:

Thomson, R. (2011). Using life story work to enhance care. Nursing Older People 23(8): 16-21. 

Tuesday 2 May 2017

Free Health Clinics in Vancouver

Free Health Clinics
Come and take advantage of these free health clinics with Diabetese Canada's community pharmacy partners.

Naz's Pharmacy (Vancouver)
6410 Main Street, Vancouver

Clinics:
May 4 – Skin Care Clinic
June 8 – Diabetes & Nutrition Clinic

Health clinics are available by appointment; walk-in’s are welcome around scheduled appointments between 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, please call 604-325-3241.

One-on-one session with a certified diabetes nurse educator
Naz Wellness Centre
6428 Main Street in Vancouver

Book a session between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, May 8; Saturday, May 20; or Thursday, June 1.

For more information, please call 604-325-3241.