Much Too Young - Video Documentary

What does it mean to be a young adult who becomes a caregiver for an ailing parent? This documentary is a powerful and unflinching look at four families struggling to cope with an unexpected role reversal, and the complications that come with caring for a parent who has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

Watch the full video for free at:
http://tvo.org/video/documentaries/much-too-young-feature-version

National Seniors Day October 1

Did you know that October 1 is National Seniors Day? This is an opportunity for all Canadians to appreciate and celebrate seniors and their contributions to communities, workplaces and Canadian society. Learn more on the official Government of Canada Seniors Day Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SeniorsinCanadaAineauCanada

New Osteoarthritis Tool

A new tool was released to help improve care for Canadians

If you or a loved one has Osteoarthritis (or think you might have it), getting good advice is very important.
The Arthritis Alliance of Canada, The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), and Centre for Effective Practice (CEP) have joined forces to develop the Osteoarthritis Tool to help family physicians and other healthcare providers assess and treat patients with OA. As a member of the AAC, The Arthritis Society is proud to support this resource.
At your next appointment, ask your health care provider if they have heard about this new tool, and let them know they can find out more about it by visiting the page below.

Live Better With OA

The web page also provides you information on a wide range of education, programs and services The Arthritis Society offers to help people with OA live better today while we work towards a cure.

App to improve environments for people living with dementia

The dementia database, called IRIDIS, will make a simple assessment of a person’s home and recommend changes that can be made to the building.

The free homeowner app, available to download from autumn 2017, will address physical aspects of design which impact upon older people’s quality of life and their ability to live more independently. This includes lighting, colour contrast and noise.

People living with dementia, family members, healthcare professionals, construction experts or designers using the app, will be asked questions about their surroundings, and asked to take photographs.

It will take around just 20 minutes to assess the suitability of a two-bedroom home for an older person.

Improvements the app may recommend will be as simple as changing a light bulb, to more complex improvements such as reconfiguring bathrooms.

The app will be available to download from Thursday 21 September, on International Alzheimer’s Day.

For more information about the IRDIS App please visit: http://dementia.stir.ac.uk/blogs/dsdc-news/2017-06-05/iridis

October 25 Closure Notice

Both South Vancouver and Beulah ADPs will be CLOSED Wednesday October 25th for staff training.

Please make alternate arrangements for the day. Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience.

Lifetime Seniors Talks + Tables back at VanDusen Garden Sept. 20

Original Article from SANDRA THOMAS / VANCOUVER COURIER

The Vancouver Courier and St. Paul’s Foundation are partnering to produce the annual Lifetime Seniors Talks + Tables event, which takes place at VanDusen Botanical Garden Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highlights of the day include Dialogue on Aging — a public presentation series with informative speakers, tables offering information on supports and services, and interesting demonstrations. Check out the schedule below to best plan your day.

Schedule

11 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.: Visit Health Talk Tables and displays in the Floral Hall

·         Arthritis and Your Hands: Miranda Lee and Jennifer Li, occupational therapists from Holy Family Hospital, Providence Health Care.

·         Check your Strength and Balance: Yee Tse, physiotherapy practice coordinator, Vancouver Coastal Health.

·         Navigating the Health Care System: Chris Whyte, residential social worker from Brock Fahrni Pavilion, Providence Health Care, and Bronwen Morgan, facility laison, Vancouver Coastal Health.

11:30 a.m.: Healthy Aging — Living Healthy (BMO)

Education consultant Pamela Hamilton

12:15 p.m.: Visit Health Talks tables in both the BMO Theatre and Floral Hall

1 p.m.: Around the World in 365 Days

Jo-Ann Tait, director of elder care and palliative care for Providence Health Care

1:45 p.m.: Visit Health Talks tables in both the BMO Hall and Floral Hall

2:15 p.m.: Update from B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie (BMO)

2: 45 p.m.: Volunteer of the Year award will be announced in BMO Theatre Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

3 p.m.: Conclude

Talks + Tables tips

The Lifetime Seniors Talks + Tables event is four-hours long so you should plan strategically if you want to spend the afternoon. Here are a few pointers to make your day that much more pleasant.

*         There will be a table with greeters set up at both the visitor centre, which is home to the BMO Theatre, and above by the parking lot outside the Floral Hall.

*         Dress accordingly. (Fingers crossed the sun will shine.)

*         No pets allowed, with the exception of service animals.

*         Bring a snack: Truffles cafe in the visitor centre is offering coupons towards food, but it can be busy at peak times.

*        There will be two wheelchairs on hand for anyone who needs help moving up or down the hill from one building to the other, but availability will be limited at busy times so plan ahead.

*         Also under the topic of “planning ahead,” choose which talk you most want to hear and get there early to ensure you have a seat. Same goes with demonstrations.

*        London Drugs has kindly donated several hundred shopping bags, which will be filled with some reading material, coupons and maybe even a treat. The bags will be given out on a first-come, first served basis. 

Great Shake Out

The ADPs will be participating in the earthquake preparedness drill

Day: October 19 2017

Time: 10:19am

The Great Shake Out

DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON!

Federal, state, and local emergency management experts and other official preparedness organizations all agree that "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes (learn why here). The ShakeOut is our opportunity to practice how to protect ourselves during earthquakes. This page explains what to do-- and what not to do.

PROTECT YOURSELF. SPREAD THE WORD.

Your past experience in earthquakes may give you a false sense of safety; you didn't do anything, or you ran outside, yet you survived with no injuries. Or perhaps you got under your desk and others thought you overreacted. However, you likely have never experienced the kind of strong earthquake shaking that is possible in much larger earthquakes: sudden and intense back and forth motions of several feet per second will cause the floor or the ground to jerk sideways out from under you, and every unsecured object around you could topple, fall, or become airborne, potentially causing serious injury. This is why you must learn to immediately protect yourself after the first jolt... don't wait to see if the earthquake shaking will be strong!

In MOST situations, you will reduce your chance of injury if you:

	DROP where you are, onto your hands and knees. This position protects you from being knocked down and also allows you to stay low and crawl to shelter if nearby.
	COVER your head and neck with one arm and hand If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior wall (away from windows) Stay on your knees; bend over to protect vital organs
	HOLD ON until shaking stops Under shelter: hold on to it with one hand; be ready to move with your shelter if it shifts No shelter: hold on to your head and neck with both arms and hands.

Why Drop, Cover, and Hold On? Our special report explains why official rescue teams, emergency preparedness experts, and others recommend "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" as the best way, in most situations, to protect yourself during earthquake shaking.

Wherever you are, protect yourself! It is important to think about what you will do to protect yourself wherever you are. What if you are driving, in a theater, in bed, at the beach, etc.? Step 5 of the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety describes what to do in various situations, no matter where you are when you feel earthquake shaking.

Persons with Disabilities: See EarthquakeCountry.org/disability for recommendations for people who use wheelchairs, walkers, or are unable to drop to the ground and get up again without assistance.

Earthquake Safety Video Series: Simple videos demonstrating what to do to protect yourself in various situations (near a table, no table nearby, in a theater/auditorium, at the shore, while driving, and more to come).



Los Angeles County Firefighters demonstrate
Drop, Cover, and Hold On



Learn about Drop, Cover, Hold On from
MySafeLA.org

The main point is to not try to move but toimmediately protect yourself as best as possible where you are. Earthquakes occur without any warning and may be so violent that you cannot run or crawl; you therefore will most likely be knocked to the ground where you happen to be. You will never know if the initial jolt will turn out to be start of the big one. You should Drop, Cover, and Hold On immediately!

In addition, studies of injuries and deaths caused by earthquakes in the U.S. over the last several decades indicate that you are much more likely to be injured by falling or flying objects (TVs, lamps, glass, bookcases, etc.) than to die in a collapsed building. Drop, Cover, and Hold On offers the best overall level of protection in most situations.

As with anything, practice makes perfect. To be ready to protect yourself immediately when the ground begins to shake, practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On as children do in school at least once each year.

What NOT to do:

DO NOT get in a doorway! An early earthquake photo is a collapsed adobe home with the door frame as the only standing part. From this came our belief that a doorway is the safest place to be during an earthquake. In modern houses and buildings, doorways are no safer, and they do not protect you from flying or falling objects. Get under a table instead!

DO NOT run outside! Trying to run in an earthquake is dangerous, as the ground is moving and you can easily fall or be injured by debris or glass. Running outside is especially dangerous, as glass, bricks, or other building components may be falling. You are much safer to stay inside and get under a table.

DO NOT believe the so-called "triangle of life"! In recent years, an e-mail has circulated which has recommends potentially life threatening actions , and the source has been discredited by leading experts.Read our special report to learn more.

New webinar series on diabetes complications

Register for our new webinar series on diabetes complications Diabetes Canada’s next national webinar series begins in September! Join us for diabetes management webinars dedicated to preventing and managing diabetes complications. From learning how to manage diabetic nerve pain, to controlling stress with mindfulness-based approaches, there are many opportunities to help you live well with diabetes. Topics in this series include: October 3: Heart health October 10: Mental health and mindfulness October 18: Taking care of your nervous system Each webinar will be held at 2 p.m. ET and 8 p.m. ET.  For more information about our upcoming and past webinars, visit diabetes.ca/webinars. Happy Learning, Diabetes Canada

This webinar series has been proudly supported by

Do you know the difference between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis?

Do you know the difference between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis? Take our Quiz Now Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It affects one in 10 Canadians. That’s more than 3 million people across Canada living with chronic joint pain, stiffness, swelling and persistent fatigue. They face serious challenges to daily functioning and work life. Many people are unclear about the risk factors, diagnosis, symptoms and treatments. They often confuse osteoarthritis with osteoporosis because of the name. Do you know the difference? Find out now by completing our short quiz. We want to help. If you or someone you know may be suffering from osteoarthritis, our website is filled with helpful resources on How to Manage Arthritis. There is even an interactive Symptom Checker. Living with arthritis is never easy. Pain, swelling and tenderness in the joints affects the way we live and work. Becoming informed can make a difference! Take our Quiz Now

Ask the Expert Webinar: Deep Brain Stimulation

Ask the Expert Webinar: Deep Brain Stimulation for People with Parkinson's People with Parkinson's have areas of their brain that are overactive. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a procedure that may correct this by blocking electrical signals from targeted areas in the brain. Those who have this surgery may see improvements in their symptoms including tremor, dyskinesia and motor fluctuations. To learn more about this surgical procedure, join us on October 24th, for our first presentation in partnership with the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic at the University of British Columbia. Register today to reserve a spot for yourself, household or group! If you will be watching the webinar on the same computer or screen as another person or group, only one registration is required. Date:  Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Time:  10:00am – 11:00am Location:  Via webinar. Instructions on how to access the presentation will be sent out 24 hours before the webinar's start time. Capacity  175 participants Fees:  Free REGISTER Registration for this webinar will close on Friday, October 20, 2017 Space is limited. Register early to avoid disappointment. For more information contact Myriame Lépine Lyons at: 604-662-3240 or 1-800-668-3330 | mlepinelyons@parkinson.bc.ca

Ask the Expert Webinar: Deep Brain Stimulation for People with Parkinson's People with Parkinson's have areas of their brain that are overactive. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a procedure that may correct this by blocking electrical signals from targeted areas in the brain. Those who have this surgery may see improvements in their symptoms including tremor, dyskinesia and motor fluctuations. To learn more about this surgical procedure, join us on October 24th, for our first presentation in partnership with the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic at the University of British Columbia. Register today to reserve a spot for yourself, household or group! If you will be watching the webinar on the same computer or screen as another person or group, only one registration is required.      Date:  Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Time:  10:00am – 11:00am Location:  Via webinar. Instructions on how to access the presentation will be sent out 24 hours before the webinar's start time. Capacity  175 participants Fees:  Free REGISTER Registration for this webinar will close on Friday, October 20, 2017 Space is limited. Register early to avoid disappointment. For more information contact Myriame Lépine Lyons at: 604-662-3240 or 1-800-668-3330 | mlepinelyons@parkinson.bc.ca

Managing Arthritis and You

ROAR 2017

Reaching Out with Arthritis Research - Public Forum

WHEN: Saturday, October 21st, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (PDT)

WHERE: Live Webcast or In-person at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch, Alice MacKay Room, 350 West Georgia St. V6B 6B1

COST:  Live Webcast: Free  |  In-person: $5

REGISTER: Click HERE for the online registration form or call 604-207-0400 and Toll free 1-855-207-0400

With rapid changes in access to health care information and health technologies, managing your chronic disease is becoming more collaborative and patient-centred. The ROAR public forum features a group of researchers from Arthritis Research Canada who are at the forefront of these changes. They will share what the latest research, developed in collaboration with patients, is telling us about arthritis care and self-management. Updates on current research will be presented in a relaxed and informative series of talks for people with arthritis and those who care for them. Bring your questions, as this is an interactive forum.

For More Information Visit: http://www.arthritisresearch.ca/roar