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BEULAH ADP JUNE 2017 NEWSLETTER & CALENDAR

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South Vancouver Adult Day Program June 2017 Calendar and Newsletter

SOUTH VANCOUVER ADP JUNE 2017 NEWSLETTER & CALENDAR 

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South Vancouver Family & Friend Caregivers Support Group

Life Story

Life Story Work helps people with dementia review past events and build a personal biography

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.

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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. 

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.

South Vancouver Adult Day Program May 2017 Calendar and Newsletter

SOUTH VANCOUVER ADP MAY 2017 NEWSLETTER & CALENDAR

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BEULAH ADP MAY 2017 NEWSLETTER & CALENDAR

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Moving Forward Together

The Moving Forward, Together Conference will take place at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel (7551 Westminster Hwy) in Richmond, BC on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Its purpose is to foster an educational and inspirational space for enriching the connection between people with Parkinson's, carepartners, friends and healthcare professionals.

The return of this much-anticipated event will feature prominent local, national and international presenters who will speak to topics related to the treatment and management of Parkinson's and its associated challenges.

Early bird registration ends April 30th!

Register Now

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South Vancouver ADP April 2017 Calendar & Newsletter

South Vancouver ADP April 2017 Calendar & Newsletter

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BEULAH ADP APRIL 2017 NEWSLETTER & CALENDAR

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Live well with dementia

Alzheimer’s Association offers online tools to empower people to live well with dementia

Posted: 22 Mar 2017 08:52 AM PDT

Living a quality life in the early stage of dementia is an individual choice. With input from people living with the disease, the Alzheimer’s Association has launched a series of online tools to help individuals cope with and live a better life with dementia.

The resources are meant to address five key components of early-stage dementia:

•   Life After Diagnosis – Watch video clips from individuals with dementia who reflect on their emotions after receiving a diagnosis and explain how they have come to accept it
•  You Are More Than Your Diagnosis – Explore unique aspects of your identity and create a personalized word cloud
• Live Healthy – Discover how you can lead a healthy and balanced life with dementia
•  Maximize Your Independence – Determine your strengths and learn strategies for living an independent life, such as by identifying how much you want other people to help you
• Live In The Moment – View videos from individuals who share how their diagnosis changed their outlook on life

To view the resource, visit the Alzheimer’s Association website at: http://bit.ly/2o4t3Tl

Register Now: Community Conversations on Social Isolation and Loneliness among Seniors living in Vancouver