NEWS
Upcoming events listed below celebrate seniors aging well. Most events are online, but that is changing! Organizations offering seniors' programs have some in-person programs underway.
A collective listing of virtual (from the Internet) programs for the Metro Vancouver area is available here
COLLABORATE, GATHER, SHARE: RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Alzheimer Society of BC & Emily Carr University of Art &
Design, Health Design Lab
What does meaningful public partnership in research look like? “Witness presentations by researchers and advocates living with dementia as they share their experiences of collaborating…Learn about how you can be involved in research projects that empower…amplify lived experience expertise and shape relevant and meaningful results.”
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 10:30-12:00pm
Register here
ON AGING: CANADIAN CONVERSATIONS
United Way Healthy Aging CORE and HelpAge Canada
“A series of conversations with thought leaders in Canada on a variety of topics …Each episode will address a different theme relevant to healthy aging…as well as a short video clip of a Canadian community-based seniors serving organization.”
Dates:
May 12th, 2022 at 9am PDT: Ageism with Margaret Gillis
May 26th, 2022 at 9am PDT: ParticipAction - Physical Activity in Aging
June 9th, 2022 at 9am PDT: Elder Abuse from an Ethnocultural Perspective
June 23rd, 2022 at 9am PDT: Aging from an Indigenous Perspective
Register for one or more free conversations here.
TRUTH AND
RECONCILIATION
WORKSHOP
Kitsilano Community Centre Association
Historical Trauma and Colonization Workshop led by Brad Marsden from the Gitksan Nation in Northern British Columbia addressing the Impacts of Colonization and Residential Schools...Together, we can work on changing the perceptions and stereotypes within society which perpetuate systemic racism and foster environments where everybody can respect and co-operate with one another.
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2022 2:00-4:45 with 15min break for light refreshments
Cost: $15/person
Location: Kitsilano Community Centre, Snowy's Lounge
Register kcca.vancouver@gmail.com or 604-257-6976 Activity #390120
F.A.S.T. TRACK: INNOVATION SUMMIT FOR SENIORS TRANSPORTATION
HelpAge Canada and O’Hara Aging+Accessibility
“A (free) virtual event, hosted by Zoom…Be part of a cross-country conversation connecting government officials, leaders in transportation and aging, community organizations and members of the general public to share ideas, knowledge and discuss the findings of Canada’s first-ever snapshot of seniors’ transportation.”
Date: May 12, 2022 8:30am – noon PDT (virtual stage opens 8:00am)
Register here
VISIONING
THE FUTURE
WEBINAR
SERIES
National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health
Visioning the Future is a series of webinars offering a vision for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples’ public health. Upcoming webinar features Dr. Danièle Behn Smith (Deputy Provincial Health Officer, Indigenous Health, Province of BC) and Dr. Shannon McDonald (Acting Chief Medical Officer, First Nations Health Authority of BC), who explore practical strategies for achieving health equity…focusing on governance and data.
Date: May 6, 2022 10:00-11:30am PDT
Register here
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO ELDER ABUSE AND LAW
Canadian Centre for Elder Law
“The new and improved Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada …launches in early April 2022…bilingual (English and French) and plain language…for each province and territory…searchable website…CCEL National Director Krista James will review Guide highlights and explain how you can use the Guide to support your work with older people and vulnerable adults.
Date: May 9th, 2022 11am PDT
Register here
VALUE OF FAMILY CAREGIVING
Research on Aging, University of Alberta & University of Manitoba
Infographic with statistics about caregivers’ contributions to the Care Economy in terms of FTE, hours, percent of population involved, and economic value.
Document here
FLIPPING STIGMA ON ITS EAR TOOLKIT
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
“The discrimination caused by stigma that accompanies a diagnosis of dementia needs to be ‘flipped on its ear’! The purpose of this toolkit is to recognize and respond to this stigma and discrimination. It has been designed by people with dementia to help others – including other people living with dementia, the people who support them, and those who do research – to address the challenges of stigma and discrimination.” Video clips demonstrate interactions and stimulate discussions.
Explore the website here
CREATIVITY AS A FORM OF SELF-CARE
Family Caregivers of BC
The latest in a series of 14 Caregiver Out Loud podcasts: “engaging with creativity is a form of self-care that can benefit both a caregiver and a care recipient in many ways…This is a conversation with a caregiver about how being creative has helped her deal with some of the ups and downs in her caregiving journey.”
Listen here or subscribe to the series where you get your podcasts.
SOUTH VANCOUVER
SENIORS
NETWORK
Weekly Webinars
Lively interactive discussions about advocating for seniors and how we can provide support and advocacy to seniors right where they are.
Time: Thursdays 10:30-11:30 PT
May Webinars: BC Health Coalition, Vancouver Coastal Health, Age Knowble, BC Community Response Networks, etc.
Sign up for weekly webinar series here
COURAGE:
ACTION FOR BETTER AGING
SE Health and the Covenant Family
“The pandemic has had a devastating impact on Canada’s older adults… shone a public light on many important issues at the heart of aging: safety, independence, quality of life, human connection, and well-being.COURAGE: Action for Better Aging invites Canada to get involved… look at where we are today and at models and practices that help older adults stay in their homes and communities.”
A discussion paper here
Survey for older Canadians living at home or in the community here for May & June
MOVE AND CONNECT WEBINAR SERIES
Active Aging Society
“Features wide-ranging health promotion and healthy lifestyle topics...series aims to connect older adults to information and services to support their physical, social, and mental health…learn strategies and set goals.”
Example: A Prescription for Nature: Connect to Better Health Through Nature in collaboration with BC Parks Foundation. Ask your healthcare provider for a ParX Prescription – hand them
this flyer
Recording here
LIVING MY
CULTURE
Canadian Virtual Hospice
“Quality palliative care helps you honour your culture, spirituality and traditions…people from various cultures share their stories and wisdom about living with serious illness, end of life and grief to support others.” Also videos and insights from representatives of eight global cultures.
Indigenous cultural safety training: Advanced illness, palliative care and grief and “Coming full circle: Planning for Your Care a booklet to ensure Indigenous Peoples’ choices for their future healthcare are known and respected.”
Information here
BC BRAIN WELLNESS PROGRAMS
BC Brain Wellness Centre, University of British Columbia
"BC Brain Wellness Program...provides learning opportunities for medical professionals and the general public on brain wellness practices. Wide range of free programs…from interdisciplinary collaborations with UBC's Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Neurology, Psychiatry, Neurosciences, Sports Medicine, Nutrition, Psychology and the School of Music as well as several community partners."
More information and registration here
CHOOSE
TO
MOVE
Active Aging Society and Province of BC
A free and flexible program to provide you with motivation and support to become more active. Great for anyone 55+ regardless of ability. Plan with a trained activity coach and integrate activity into your daily schedule.
Contact Kitsilano Neighbourhood House for Spring reservations.
Phone: 604-736-3588 ext. 161
More information here
GLOBAL CAMPAIGN TO COMBAT AGEISM
World Health Organization (WHO)
“This campaign aims to tackle ageism by changing how we all think, feel and act towards age and ageing…A toolkit to learn about ageism, initiate your own conversations about this important topic in your community, organize events to raise awareness, and spread the word through social media to create #AWorld4AllAges.
Tookit here
Related information here
FREE AND LOW-COST FOOD RESOURCES
IN VANCOUVER
Vancouver City Food Programs
There are many opportunities throughout the city - grocery deliveries, meals, community fridges - mapped with contacts and availability.
Information here
Ongoing. Check back here for periodic updates as programs may expand or change.