MARCH 2017
HEALTH-FOCUSED WORKSHOPS
YAKIMOVICH WELLNESS CENTRE
1454 HILLSIDE AVENUE, VICTORIA
FOR MORE EVENTS & SESSIONS AT OTHER VENUES IN
GREATER VICTORIA & ACROSS VANCOUVER ISLAND
VISIT WWW.GVEF.ORG OR CALL US AT 250-370-5664 FOR THE SCHEDULE.
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Summary of Embrace Aging sessions at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre:
Healthy Aging
Research on Aging and Lifelong
Health: What’s important to you?
Financial Planning Through the
Dementia Journey
Heads Up: Introduction to Brain
Health
Saanich Parks & Recreation’s Older
Adult Strategy 2018 - 2023
The Thinking Garden
Biology of Aging
Reducing Inequalities in Health
Our Amazing Sense of Hearing
Climate Reality: Our Future
Learning About Traditional Chinese
Medicine
Spring Into Spring With Nordic Pole
Walking
Powers of Attorney, Representative
Agreements, Wills and Advance
Directives
Bladder Health
Estates and Trusts: What You and
Your Family Should Know
Community Safety, Fraud and Safety
On-line
Advance Care Planning
How Massage Therapy Can Help
With Chronic Conditions/Pain
Post-Its (Notes on a Marriage)
Interactive Dialogue: Research
Then and Now – 25 Years
Explore the World of Smartphones
& Tablets
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
It’s Not Right
Dementia Friends
The Gut Immune System Over the
Lifespan
Insurance Planning for Seniors
What the Memorial Society Can Do
For You
An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour
Therapy (CBT)
Chronic Pain Self-Management
Program
Connection to Nature: Well-Being,
Happiness and Motivation
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SESSIONS HELD AT
YAKIMOVICH WELLNESS CENTRE – FOR REGISTRATION
INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE SEE PAGE 3.
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I M P O R T A N T
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FOR ALL SESSIONS HELD AT THE YAKIMOVICH WELLNESS CENTRE
1454 Hillside Avenue, Victoria BC
All sessions at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre are free,
but pre-registration is required for all sessions.
TO REGISTER: EMAIL [email protected] OR
CALL 250-370-5641 and press ‘2’. This is an automated system. Your message confirms your registration. If there is any problem, the coordinator will call you back.
PROVIDE your first and last name, your phone number, the session(s) you would like to register for and the number of people you are registering for each session.
PARKING: 2 hour free parking on side streets, or pay parking behind Aberdeen Hospital.
BUS: BC Transit Bus Route #4 UVic/Downtown via Hillside WEBSITE: For more information on the Yakimovich Wellness Centre, go to www.viha.ca/hshc/yakimovich_wellness_centre
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DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017
TIME: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
TOPIC: HEALTHY AGING
PRESENTER: Stephanie Bayliss, Licensed Naturopathic Physician currently practicing in
Victoria. She completed her naturopathic education at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic
Medicine. Stephanie's practice focuses on chronic disease, neurological dysfunction and mental
health conditions.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: With an increasingly aging demographic and longer life
expectancy, we need to do more to support our minds and bodies throughout the aging
process. In this talk you can expect to learn tips and tricks to aging gracefully through your
senior years from a Naturopathic perspective, including topics such as pain, hair loss, bone
health and maintaining energy.
DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017
TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
TOPIC: RESEARCH ON AGING AND LIFELONG HEALTH: WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU?
PRESENTER: Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Be a part of research. Come and participate in this interactive
dialogue about:
the complexities of chronic conditions and cognitive disorder
strategies around their prevention and treatment
ways to increasewell-being as we age
Meet some of our key researchers and help us define the next generation of health research!
Hurry and register; this session has a maximum of 10 people.
SEE PAGE 3 FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
TOPIC: FINANCIAL PLANNING THROUGH THE DEMENTIA JOURNEY
PRESENTER: Catherine Laird, CHRP, CFP
SESSION DESCRIPTION: This session is designed to help families dealing with dementia or
diminished cognitive function to plan for their financial future. This workshop will touch on a
number of financial and tax planning strategies such as:
disability and caregiver tax credits
how to position yourself financially now to manage potential residential care costs
NOTE: This presentation is for general information purposes only and is not intended to
provide personalized tax, legal or investment advice.
DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
TOPIC: HEADS UP: INTRODUCTION TO BRAIN HEALTH
PRESENTER: Alzheimer Society of BC, Victoria Resource Centre
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Healthy aging is important for everyone, and it is essential not to
forget the health of your brain as well! This workshop encourages participants to actively
engage in protecting and maintaining their brain. Learn strategies and set goals for improving
the health of your mind, body and spirit. Anyone interested in brain health is welcome to
attend.
SEE PAGE 3 FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017
TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
TOPIC: SAANICH PARKS & RECREATION’S OLDER ADULT STRATEGY 2018 - 2023
PRESENTER: Julie Wallace, Programmer, Recreation and Community Services,
Saanich Parks and Recreation
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Saanich Parks & Recreation has embarked on creating a new
older adult strategy to guide the direction of programs, services and facilities for the next 5-10
years. The public engagement phase of the project was completed in November 2016.
Over the next few months the Management Team is writing up the strategy. Come and hear
what they have heard from older adults, tentative goals and actions to some of the challenges
that were heard and key strategic priorities.
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017
TIME: 10 AM – 11:30 AM
TOPIC: THE THINKING GARDEN
PRESENTER: Elizabeth Vibert, History Department at University of Victoria; an
historian and writer whose work focuses on gender, poverty, food security and colonialism.
For six years she has done community-based research with a group of older women at
Hleketani Community Garden, a vegetable farm in South Africa.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: In this presentation, illustrated with colourful photographs, share
the story of an inspiring women’s vegetable farm in South Africa where Elizabeth has been
doing research for several years. Three generations of women in a village in South Africa came
together to create a community garden they called “the thinking garden” – a place where
women gather to think about how to effect change. Twenty-five years later the garden is still
going strong, providing fresh vegetables and new opportunities for local people while helping
to confront the ravages of climate change, poverty and HIV/AIDS in a community pushed to
the edge.
SEE PAGE 3 FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017
TIME: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
TOPIC: BIOLOGY OF AGING
PRESENTER: Dr. Ed Ishiguro, Professor Emeritus, Department of Biochemistry
and Microbiology, University of Victoria and the UVIC Speakers Bureau. Dr.
Ishiguro has received numerous awards for his teaching and ability to make difficult concepts
easy to understand and apply to our daily living.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: This presentation will summarize recent advances in our
understanding of the process of aging and how this information has led to new strategies for
slowing down the process of aging. Dr. Ishiguro will critically evaluate some of the major
strategies such as anti-aging drugs, diets and dietary supplements, and discuss future
directions in aging research.
DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2017
TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
TOPIC: REDUCING INEQUALITIES IN HEALTH
PRESENTER: Dr. Trevor Hancock, Professor and Senior Scholar, School of Public
Health & Social Policy
SESSION DESCRIPTION: There are unacceptably large inequalities in health in BC, Canada
and around the world. These inequalities are not only unfair and unjust, they are also, to a
large extent, avoidable. They also result in a large additional burden of disease and costs to
the health care system, and a range of other social and economic costs, as well as a massive
loss of human potential. In fact, poverty may be so expensive that we cannot afford it! This
presentation will discuss this issue and what it will take to address it.
SEE PAGE 3 FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017
TIME: 10 AM – 11:30 AM
TOPIC: OUR AMAZING SENSE OF HEARING
PRESENTER: Ted Venema, Ph.D., earned his Masters and Ph.D. in Audiology. Ted has
many years’ experience working clinically in hearing clinics and teaching audiology at various
universities in Canada.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: In this session you will learn how your ears actually function. The
outer, middle and inner ears each do very different things, but they are all necessary and they
fit together in an amazing way. You will also learn about the different hearing tests and will
review how modern day hearing aids work. The goal is that when you leave this session you
will leave with a better understanding about how your ears work and how we hear as well as
how to compare and contrast some of the main features of today’s digital hearing aids.
DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017
TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
TOPIC: CLIMATE REALITY: OUR FUTURE
PRESENTER: Rita Fromholt has a diverse background in communications, project
management, strategic planning and administration across many sectors. She has played lead
roles on a wide variety of programs, campaigns and initiatives with a primary focus on
different aspects of environmental and societal change in our community.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: This presentation will review the basics of what climate change is,
what is causing it, and what we can do together to mitigate and adapt to its many negative
consequences. Scientists around the world agree - human-caused climate change poses huge
threats to life as we know it on the planet, and is already disrupting social and economic
systems around the world.
SEE PAGE 3 FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
TOPIC: LEARNING ABOUT TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
PRESENTER: Dr. Berte Marr, Doctor of Tradition Chinese Medicine (TCM), has
advance training from China and continues to advance her education to further assist in
blending of TCM and Western medicine conditions as well as providing public awareness
about the benefits of TCM.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: The overall goal of Traditional Chinese Medicine is to harmonize
your body, mind and spirit in pursuit of health. In this session you will learn:
How this holistic method helps the body help itself by working toward correcting the
cause instead of the band-aid quick fix effect.
The differences between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine,
The disciplines within Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture, herbology, massage
therapy (Tui Na) and diet therapy
Yin and yang, aiding in a diagnosis
DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
TOPIC: SPRING INTO SPRING WITH NORDIC POLE WALKING
PRESENTER: Linda Schaumleffel competed for Canada in the 1976 Olympic Games in
rowing and reconstructed her body and life after a car accident in 1989. She is now a
Nordixx Pole Walking Canada Master Instructor, and has taught over 2000 people how to
improve their health through fitness with Nordic Pole Walking.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Looking for an activity you can ACTUALLY do? Attend this session
to LEARN WHY Nordic pole walking is the LAST fitness program you will ever need. Discover
the requirements, the health benefits and the fun you can have with this gentle total-body
exercise.
SEE PAGE 3 FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017
TIME: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
TOPIC: POWERS OF ATTORNEY, REPRESENTATIVE AGREEMENTS, WILLS AND ADVANCE
DIRECTIVES
PRESENTER: John Coupar, BA, LLB (Lawyer)
SESSION DESCRIPTION: In this session you will learn:
What is a Power of Attorney and how does it impact you?
If you are asked to be a Power of Attorney what does that mean for you?
What is a Representative Agreement?
Learn about the legal changes to wills.
What are health agreements – where do they fit?
There will be time for questions and answers.
NOTE: This is for general information purposes and not intended to provide personalized
legal advice.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
TOPIC: BLADDER HEALTH
PRESENTER: Donna Ross BSN, MA worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Geriatrics for
many years and was instrumental in establishing services for continence care, falls prevention,
and elder-friendly care in acute care.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: In this session you will learn:
What causes urinary urgency, frequency, night-time voiding and urine loss
You will practice exercises and will come to understand lifestyle choices that contribute
to your problem
About the different products for protection, skin care and preventing skin problems
When it is important to talk to your doctor or Nurse Practitioner about your problem
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DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017
TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
TOPIC: ESTATES AND TRUSTS: WHAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SHOULD KNOW
PRESENTER: Dale Armstrong, Wealth Management Consultant and Laurie
Palmer, Manager Trust Services
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Properly structured and administered estates can be vital in
ensuring family harmony. You have spent a lifetime building that nest egg and protecting it
from the bumps and bruises the stock market can inflict. But what happens to it when you
are gone? This session will help you develop an estate plan for you and your loved ones and
avoid common mistakes.
DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
TIME: 10:30 AM – 12:00 NOON
TOPIC: COMMUNITY SAFETY, FRAUD AND SAFETY ON-LINE
PRESENTER: Allison Johnson, Community Resource Officer Burnside/Gorge,
Community Services Division, Victoria Police Department
SESSION DESCRIPTION: In this session you will learn:
Ways to keep yourself safe while in the community
Ways to keep yourself safe in your own home
How to stay safe on line
How to prevent fraud from happening to you
SEE PAGE 3 FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
TIME: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
TOPIC: ADVANCE CARE PLANNING
PRESENTER: Dawn Dompierre, Victoria Hospice Community Response
Coordinator
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Advance Care Planning lets you have a say in the health care you
will receive if you are unable to speak for yourself. Discussing and documenting your wishes
with you loved ones and health care providers mean they will be better able to speak on your
behalf when needed.
TOPICS INCLUDED ARE: REPRESENTATION AGREEMENTS, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES AND
APPOINTING SUBSTITUTE DECISION MAKERS.
DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
TOPIC: HOW MASSAGE THERAPY CAN HELP WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS/PAIN
PRESENTER: Trish Schiedel, BA, RMT, SMT© has been practicing massage therapy in
Victoria for 20 years. She is a certified sport massage therapist and has focused training in
Fascial Manipulation and Dynamic Neuromuscular Rehabilitiation. Her experience is varied
and extensive in treating a wide range of injuries, chronic pain, anxiety and stress.
Robert Hor RMT has been practicing for 5 years. He has experience working in a multi-
disciplinary setting and in rehabilitation. He currently competes in Crossfit and Olympic lifting.
He is working towards finishing his biology degree at UVic.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Chronic conditions and chronic pain (musculoskeletal,
neurological, auto immune etc) require a global approach to treatment and management.
Some similar muscle guarding and compensation patterns are seen in the body when a
condition becomes chronic. Different manual modalities that can be used will be discussed as
well as how massage therapy can be a valuable part of an integrated health care approach.
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DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017
TIME: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
TOPIC: POST-ITS (NOTES ON A MARRIAGE) BY PAUL DOOLEY AND WINNIE HOLZMAN
PRESENTER: Target Theatre
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Post-Its traces a couple’s relationship through courtship and
marriage. This cleverly written play, 15 minutes in length, brings to life the memories of an
ordinary couple with ups and downs to which we can all relate. Humorous and fast paced,
anyone who has experienced love and loss will identify with the play.
Dr. Karen Kobayashi, Associate Professor in Sociology at University of Victoria will follow the
performance with a 20 minute talk focusing on research into the changing nature of intimate
relationships over time. Audience members will be invited to share their thoughts and
experiences.
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12 NOON
TOPIC: INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE: RESEARCH THEN AND NOW – 25 YEARS
PRESENTER: Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Be a part of research. Come and participate in this interactive
dialogue about:
the complexities of chronic conditions and cognitive disorder
strategies around their prevention and treatment
ways to increasewell-being as we age
Meet some of our key researchers and help us define the next generation of health research!
Hurry and register; this session has a maximum of 10 people.
SEE PAGE 3 FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017
TIME: 10:30 AM – 12:00 NOON
TOPIC: EXPLORE THE WORLD OF SMARTPHONES & TABLETS
PRESENTER: JENNIFER CAIRNS’ goal is to help seniors stay connected with technology
and to make their online experience a positive one. Her close work with seniors has taught her how the mature adult reacts to technology and the issues they are faced with when using the technology.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Come and join us to learn:
What is the best device for me?
Apps - What are they? Do I really want them?
Suggested Apps
Can you be safe when mobile, and how?
Overview on the Cloud
DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017
TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
TOPIC: MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING (MAID)
PRESENTER: Dr. Stefanie Green is on Clinical Faculty at both the University of Victoria
and UBC. She enjoys educating both the public and her peers about Medical Assistance in
Dying and has given a number of interviews for radio and television on the topic.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: In this session you will learn about Medical Assistance in Dying,
who can qualify to apply to receive medical assistance in dying and the steps or processes one
follows. There will be an opportunity to have a question and answer period.
SEE PAGE 3 FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
TOPIC: IT’S NOT RIGHT
PRESENTER: Cari Taylor and Lycia Rodrigues, members of the Victoria Community
Response Network
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Did you know that between 4% and10% of older adults will
experience at least one form of abuse at some point during their senior years?
It’s Not Right is a program that addresses elder abuse, neglect and self-neglect by engaging
bystanders to recognize the signs, and taking small practical steps to address the issues.
Come to this session so we can all learn ways to stop elder abuse from happening.
DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017
TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
TOPIC: DEMENTIA FRIENDS
PRESENTER: Alzheimer Society of BC, Victoria Resource Centre
SESSION DESCRIPTION: The Dementia Friends workshop allows attendees to enhance
their knowledge of dementia and learn how to best support people living with dementia in our
community. This workshop is introductory and is intended for a general audience. We
encourage people living with dementia and their caregivers to attend more specifically
orientated programs offered by the Alzheimer Society.
SEE PAGE 3 FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017
TIME: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
TOPIC: THE GUT IMMUNE SYSTEM OVER THE LIFESPAN
PRESENTER: Dr. Ed Ishiguro, Professor Emeritus, Department of Biochemistry
and Microbiology, University of Victoria and the UVIC Speakers Bureau. Dr.
Ishiguro has received numerous awards for his teaching and ability to make difficult concepts
easy to understand and apply to our daily living.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Our digestive tract is one of the most vulnerable sites in our body
to infection. Thus, it should not come as a surprise that the largest and most active tissue in
our immune system is localized around our gut. Interestingly, we are born with an
undeveloped immune system, and immune maturation occurs over the first few months of life.
While this may seem contradictory, there is an excellent reason for being born with an
underdeveloped gut immune system. Sadly, the efficiency of our gut immune system often
deteriorates as we age. This presentation will introduce you to the healthy development of gut
immunity over the lifespan as well as a brief update on aspects of the dysfunctional gut
immune system.
DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017
TIME: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
TOPIC: INSURANCE PLANNING FOR SENIORS
PRESENTER: Chris Gerow, Senior Advisor, Investments and Tanner Holtman,
Senior Advisor, Insurance
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Included in this presentation:
Buying your own pension – using Annuities to ensure a guaranteed income
Insuring your Investments to avoid probate fees
How insurance can benefit your estate, and be used as a gift for your loved ones
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DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017
TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
TOPIC: WHAT THE MEMORIAL SOCIETY CAN DO FOR YOU
PRESENTER: Barrie Webster, is on the board of the Memorial Society of BC
since 2010.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: In this session you will learn:
To plan while you are of sound mind to avoid undue emotional duress for your next of
kin. Make your plan known to your family and file a copy with the Society.
To preplan, but do not pre-pay. You won’t be around to make sure you get what you
paid for.
To simplify your preferred arrangements is supported; however, the Memorial Society does
not dictate one 'right way'
That the Memorial Society contracts fixed prices with specific funeral providers for
each area of the province. When your next of kin dies, the Society is the first call you
should make to find out which provider to call.
Q&A session will follow
DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
TOPIC: AN INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (CBT)
PRESENTER: Dr. Lauren Drake, a family physician, is a facilitator for group medical visits
on cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness.
SESSION DESCRIPTION: CBT is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety and depression. By
examining how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are inter-connected, we can learn to
harness the power of our minds and bodies to manage stress and change unhelpful patterns
in our lives.
SEE PAGE 3 FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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DATE: THURSDAYS, APRIL 13 – MAY 18, 2017 (6 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS)
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
*MAY 18 session will be from 1:30 PM – 4 PM
TOPIC: CHRONIC PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
PRESENTER: Peer Facilitators, Self-Management Program of BC
SESSION DESCRIPTION: The Chronic Pain Self -Management Program is a six week
workshop for people living with chronic pain to better manage their symptoms and daily lives.
The workshop provides information and teaches practical skills. It gives people the confidence
and motivation they need to manage the challenges of living with chronic pain.
To register for this session call Toll Free 1-866-902-3767 or email: [email protected]
DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017
TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
TOPIC: CONNECTION TO NATURE: WELL-BEING, HAPPINESS AND MOTIVATION
PRESENTER: Mr. Elliot Lee, Graduate Student, Department of Psychology
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Connecting with nature is an inherent desire in our humanity.
Humans have, however, increasingly moved away from nature in recent centuries. Our
research explores the happiness benefits of getting out into nature and applies motivation
theories to try to get people out into nature more often and willingly.
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OTHER VENUES
IN GREATER VICTORIA & VANCOUVER ISLAND
Aside from the workshops held at the Wellness Center, there are many
other events throughout Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island taking
place in celebration of Embrace Aging month. We’ve listed just a few of
the offerings in the pages to follow. Don’t forget to check out our
website for all the details at www.gvef.org and click on Embrace Aging.
55+ LifestYle Show
DATE: Tuesday, March 21, 2017
TIME: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Pearkes Recreation Centre
3100 Tillicum Road, Victoria
PRESENTER: Inspired Senior Living Magazine
DESCRIPTION: You won’t want to miss this. Enjoy over 120 exhibitors and all day
entertainment. Fashion shows, makeovers, manicures, live musical performances and
special speakers. Meet celebrity guest Pamela Martin. Enter to win a free trip to
Whistler or the Okanagan, among many other prizes.
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The artwork featured at this exhibition includes a variety of works created by extended care residents from Aberdeen Hospital and guests. Please join us for our opening reception to celebrate their incredible talent. Embrace Aging Through the Arts & Community is a special program designed to provide art instruction to complex care residents from Island Health’s Aberdeen Hospital, both onsite and in the community. This program, developed as part of Island Health’s Recreation Therapy Program at Aberdeen, is funded through donations to the Eldercare Foundation. An instructor from the community teaches art classes to the residents at Aberdeen Hospital and once a
ART EXHIBITION
MARCH 23, 2017 – APRIL 18, 2017
C.A.C.G.V. GALLERY, CEDAR HILL RECREATION CENTRE
3220 CEDAR HILL ROAD, VICTORIA
month the residents travel to work on their art project at the Arts Centre’s studio at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. This special program not only accomplishes therapeutic and rehabilitation goals but also creates a sense of belonging and community engagement for the participants.
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ABOUT THE ELDERCARE FOUNDATION
Founded in 1982, the Eldercare Foundation is a registered charity, raising and managing funds to support enhanced care and quality of life for older adults. We are not government funded and we rely on donations from individuals, granting organizations and businesses. In Greater Victoria, we directly support over 700 extended care residents living at Aberdeen, Glengarry, Mt. Tolmie, Priory, Heritage Woods and Oak Bay Lodge by providing funding for specialized equipment, home-like enhancements and therapeutic programs. We are building partnerships on Vancouver Island and throughout BC to grow support for community resources and programs that help people remain in their own homes longer. In Greater Victoria we directly support: the West Shore, Oak Bay Lodge and Mobile Adult Day Programs, Community Bathing Programs, the SAFE Lifeline Program, Yakimovich Wellness Centre, and the Piercy Respite Hotel. Through our Embrace Aging initiative, we are raising awareness to help connect people to resources and educational opportunities available year-round to help navigate the journey of aging. Additionally, we support education and research to enhance care for older adults both now and into the future.
For more information or to donate: Phone: (250) 370-5664 Fax: (250) 370-5697
Email: [email protected] Website: www.gvef.org
Registered Charity #898816095RR0001
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THIS FREE PROGRAMMING CONTINUE?
The Eldercare Foundation has been involved as the charitable
fundraising organization for the Yakimovich Wellness Centre since before its doors were opened in 2006. We are proud to have been part of its creation, we believe strongly in supporting its mandate and we are dedicated to its long-term success.
Thanks to our generous donors, the Foundation funds honorariums for special educators, equipment that helps presenters communicate more effectively with their audience (such as the new sound system we purchased recently) as well as refreshments for the sessions. In the coming months we would like to provide new chairs, as well as education materials, supplies and honorariums for upcoming sessions.
Sessions at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre are offered at no charge in order to make them accessible to all and there are no plans to change that policy. In an effort to ensure ongoing funding support for the Centre, we are asking you to consider a donation to the Eldercare Foundation today. Your donation will help us provide the best experience for you and your fellow participants. Every donation, regardless of size, will help to keep this important community resource open to all. If you are willing and able, please direct your donation to the Eldercare Foundation and note it is for the Yakimovich Wellness Centre. You can donate online at www.gvef.org, give us a call at 250-370-5664, or mail it to us at 1454 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 2B7. A charitable tax receipt will be issued.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Embrace Aging Month is an initiative of the Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation
aimed at connecting seniors and their families to the wealth of resources available
year-round to help navigate the journey of aging.
Attend some of the special events, activities and workshops being held during March
in celebration of Embrace Aging Month to help you
Be Well; Be Secure; Be Connected and Be Enriched!
The Greater Victoria Eldercare
would like to acknowledge and thank our Embrace Aging media sponsors:
CTV Vancouver Island
CFAX 1070 Radio
Times Colonist
Inspired Senior Living
Art Department Design
Thanks to the many groups, organizations, presenters, community partners and volunteers
who have provided their services and expertise in celebration of
Embrace Aging Month!
1454 Hillside Avenue, Victoria BC V8T 2B7 Tel: 250-370-5664 Online: www.gvef.org