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 

Beulah February Calendar and Newsletter

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Seniors Workshops at Killarney

Reblogged from The Seniors Hub

Ask an Expert - Geared toward laptop, iPhone and iPad owners. Bring your questions along with your laptops, iPad, or iPhones to class. Learn how to use Skype, Facebook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and more! Other topics also include burning CDs/DVDs, downloading photos from your camera or iPhone/ iPad, installing Apps on your iPhone/ iPad, cleaning viruses, computer tune ups or general questions you may have.
In the Computer Lab wiht Tim Li
Thursdays from 6:00-8:00pm - $19.05/1 class
January 28th
February 18th 
March 17th 
*Contact Killarney CC for senior rates

Pain Reduction & Increased Mobility - Do you suffer from arthritis, stiff joints, limited range of motion (ROM), plantar fasciitis, poor posture or physical injuries which impeded on your quality of life? The goal of this 45 minute class is to GENTLY increase blood flow to the joints, help with mobility, flexibility and give participants tools to use in their daily lives to assist with pain reduction. This program uses Myofascial release balls on the buttock region so participants will receive their own acupressure ball which is included in the fee. Owning your own ball also allows you to perform the exercises taught at home as often as you need.
For further information please contact Kristy by email.  Space Permitting - Drop-in fees:
Members $9.05 Non-Members $9.55
Room 211 - Wednesdays, January 13-March 30, 2016 
6:00-6:45pm - $103.43/12 classes 

Afternoon Tea with NEPP - Many sessions offered for emergency preparedness focus on families - not this session. This session is specific for Seniors focusing on challenges they may face when preparing for emergencies or disasters. We have all witnessed the recent earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand and have seen the devastation caused. Living in Vancouver, we too could be faced with an earthquake - yet few of us take the steps to ensure we are prepared.  This session will ensure you and your pets are prepared. It covers what is required to develop your emergency plan, how to conduct a Hazard Hunt and what to do when an earthquake strikes when you live in an apartment or strata. Coffee, Tea and snacks will be served.
Tuesday, January 26th Room 205, 1:00–3:15pm

Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke & Other Chronic Illnesses - Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke and Other Chronic Illnesses What are the risk factors that you need to be aware of in order to prevent heart disease, stroke and other chronic illnesses? Learn what you can do in order to improve your health and reduce your risk with healthy lifestyle changes.
Room 211 7:00-8:00pm - $9.52 
Monday, February 15, 2016 with Bonnie McCoy 

Killarney Community Centre
6260 Killarney Street, 
Vancouver, BC
Directions: google map
Website: www.killarneycentre.ca
Telephone: 604-718-8208 

Alzheimer Society Winter eContact

Advocacy and Education

A new generation takes on dementia Iva Demirova, a Grade 11 student at New Westminster Secondary School (NWSS), established the NWSS Initiative for Neuroscience and Dementia (IND) club in 2014, a branch of the larger youth-led IND based in Toronto. Read more about the NWSS IND club and the work that Iva and her fellow students are doing to promote awareness about dementia and to raise funds. Learn more on page 4 in Winter 2016 Contact.

A dementia-friendly New Westminster – One year later
In fall 2014, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. formally launched the Dementia-Friendly Communities initiative to increase awareness of dementia and reduce stigma in communities throughout the province. In January 2015, the City's Mayor and Council took the Society's Dementia Friends educational workshop to become the first dementia-friendly council in the province. Learn about what the city has done over the last year to become more dementia friendly. Learn more on page 4 in Winter 2016 Contact.

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: Navigating the System Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. PST Please choose the time that is most convenient for you. Understanding how the health-care system works and navigating your way through it while you care for someone with dementia can often feel overwhelming. This tele-workshop for family caregivers will help you make sense of the system so you are able to get the help you need, when you need it. Understanding Dementia Thursday, February 11, 2016, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. PST Please choose the time that is most convenient for you. What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease? This tele-workshop provides basic information about dementia and the impact it has on the individual, caregivers and families. Through an exploration of how dementia affects the brain and behaviour across the progression of the disease, caregivers will learn what to expect throughout the dementia journey. Understanding Communication Monday, March 7, 2016, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. PST Please choose the time that is most convenient for you. As a caregiver, you may find it increasingly difficult to communicate and connect with the person with dementia. This tele-workshop for family caregivers explores how communication is affected by dementia and suggests effective communication strategies and ways of providing care that focus on the needs of the person with dementia. To find out more about our upcoming tele-workshops as well as to access previous tele-workshop recordings, visit our tele-workshops web page.

Research

Attend a free public forum on Alzheimer's disease at UBC Saturday, January 30, 2016, 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PST You are invited to a free public forum featuring researchers, clinicians and staff with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders. Experts will discuss Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, from basic mechanisms to current clinical research and therapy. The event will be held in the Life Sciences Centre Rooms 1 and 2, at 2350 Health Sciences Mall at UBC. Learn more.

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.Come say hello to your Society friends!

Upcoming concert to benefit Parkinson Society BC

Announcing an evening of musical entertainment benefiting Parkinson Society British Columbia The Parkinson Society of British Columbia invites you and your loved ones to join us on Friday, January 8, 2016 at The Imperial, 319 Main Street Vancouver for performances by Emily Chambers, Star Captains, David Morin, Tonye Aganaba, Dutch Robinson and Camaro 67.  Be a part of the exclusive VIP pre-concert reception. Enjoy advanced entrance to the concert, a chance to mingle with the musical performers, indulge in a selection of drinks and canapés and bid on auction items. Your contributions will go directly to benefit the Parkinson’s community in BC allowing for the provision of education programs, support groups, resources, one-on-one consultations, counselling services and more. Date: Friday, January 8, 2016 Time: VIP reception begins promptly at 6:30pm; concert at 8:00pm General admission doors open at 7:00pm Location: Imperial Vancouver | 319 Main Street [map] Cost: VIP reception $125 (ticket purchase includes $65 tax receipt. Receipt will be issued within 7 days of event) General admission $25 GET TICKETS

Parkinson Society British Columbia | 600-890 West Pender Street | Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9 Tel: 604.662.3240 | Toll Free: 1.800.668.3330 | Email: info@parkinson.bc.ca

Happy New Year

Welcome back! 

The Adult Day Programs resume regular hours today. 

We look forward to seeing you all soon.