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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

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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.

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

http://www.viha.ca/hshc/yakimovich_wellness_centre.htm

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

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.


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.


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.



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.



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.


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.



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


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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


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



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.


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.


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.


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.



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


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.



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.


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.



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

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.


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.


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.

mailto:[email protected]

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.


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.

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


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.


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

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