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SMART 55 Plus Cariboo Advisor February 2013

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February 2013 SMART 55 Plus Cariboo Advisor

SMART is here for seniors PUBLISHER THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE DEBUT OF SENIORS PUBLICATION

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he Cariboo Advisor is very pleased to introduce it’s newest member of the paper, SMART 55 Plus! This brand new monthly newspaper has been in conception for a couple of years and this past January we decided as a team that it was time to send our idea to press! We hope that our loyal readers and the community of Williams

Lake and surrounding area will welcome this informative product as a regular read in their very busy work day.

We want to recognize the active lifestyle of today's Senior and put them in the spotlight they so deserve.

We will be covering topics such as health, fitness, working past retirement, travel tips, money matters, real estate and so much more! Each month you will read about a much deserving senior citizen that we would like to acknowledge for their work, volunteering or dedication to this wonderful community.

We invite all seniors to help us and guide us to publishing a product that will not only be a success but a knowledgeable instrument in their daily lives. If

you are holding an event for seniors than let us know. We look forward to photos and submissions. Birthday greetings, Anniversary to Family reunions please send them also.

Smart 55 Plus will be published once a month and distributed with the Cariboo Advisor on the first Wednesday of every month. For your convenience, the Cariboo Advisor and Smart 55 Plus can be read and viewed on Facebook.

If your business would like to advertise in the next Smart 55 Plus newspaper please call 250-398-5516 and ask for Kathy or Shelley. If you have any questions or possible submissions you can call Kathy or email to: kathy@caribooadvisor.com

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MAYOR KERRY COOK PLEASED TO INTRODUCE SENIORS PUBLICATION TO WILLIAMS LAKE

n behalf of Williams Lake City Council, I am pleased to introduce the first installment of a new monthly feature highlighting seniors in our community. Seniors are the backbone of our community, and they play a vital role in our lives.

As elder members of society, they offer their enthusiasm, wisdom, experience, and energy to us all. We are indebted to them for what they have built and developed for those of us who follow.

The City values Williams Lake’s seniors, and in our Official Community Plan and in our operations, we incorporate a focus on accessibility, housing, transportation, and other issues important to seniors. Last year, the City expanded HANDYdart service, as requested by the

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Celebrating 30 Years of Dental Service A supportive and professional environment

WILLIAMS LAKE MAYOR KERRY COOK.

Senior’s Advisory Council.

Just last month, the City received $20,000 grant from the provincial government to help the Senior’s Activity Centre upgrade its kitchen, and to provide Foodsafe and cooking classes for Williams Lake seniors.

In addition, Williams Lake will be receiving $100,000 each year for three years for the Better at Home program to help seniors remain at home in their later years.

A huge thank you to all of our seniors for all that you do to make Williams Lake such a great place to live!

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hether he’s training for the 100mile round trip Tour de Cariboo or taking up yoga, at 79 years young Tory Kier is setting the bar high for seniors.

To keep active and fit, Kier swims once a week, goes to spin class twice a week, works out twice a week in the gym at Fit City and is hoping to squeeze in some more yoga classes since taking it up recently.

“Now that I’ve got the (yoga) bug, I want to explore it some more,” says Kier. “But it’s tough fitting it all in.”

And those are just the things he does besides his full-time job as an accountant at his company TJ Kier Accounting, where dur-

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STC (Senior Texting Codes) Since more and more seniors citizens are texting and tweeting, there appears to be a need for a STC (Senior Texting Code).

If you qualify for senior discounts, these are the codes for you: ATD: At The Doctor's BFF : Best Friend Farted BT W: Bring The Wheelchair

BY OT: Bring Your Own Teeth CB M: Covered By Medicare CU ATSC: See You At The Senior Center DW I: Driving While Incontinent FW B: Friend With Beta Blockers FW IW: Forgot Where I Was FYI : Found Your Insulin GG PBL: Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low! GH A: Got Heartburn Again IM HO: Is My Hearing-Aid On? LM DO: Laughing My Dentures Out

LO L: Living On Lipitor LW O: Lawrence Welk's On OM MR: On My Massage Recliner OM SG: Oh My! Sorry, Gas. ROF .CGU: Rolling On The Floor Laughing...Can't Get Up

TT YL: Talk To You Louder WA ITT: Who Am I Talking To? WT P: Where's The Prunes?

WW NO: Walker Wheels Need Oil GG LKI: Gotta Go, Laxative Kicking In

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fun, or I don't do it.”

Keeping a positive attitude and his supportive family close by has clearly had an impact on Kier's life, and he offers this advice to others looking for longevity.

“If you're going to be in this world for the long haul, it has to be fun times.”

Kier encourages

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Tory Kier ing tax season he is putting in six days a week.

“We enjoy what we do. It’s good fun,” Kier says of the family business, where he works along side his wife of 50 years, Pat. When asked why he continues to work into his late seventies, Kier gets a big smile on his face and explains to folks, “I have retired, work is my hobby.”

Kier’s greatest passion for maintaining such a high level of fitness is the annual Tour de Cariboo 76-kilometre bike tour held every fall by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Williams Lake.

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also others to walk for better fitness at any age.

“You've got to do something for your SMART55 health.”

run, Kier has rode the tour 18 times to Gavin Lake, and back to town.

“I have the 19th and 20th before I pack it in,” Kier says. “That’s my immediate goal.”

Kier only missed the bike race twice, the first one was simply because he didn't know about it and the other was because he was recovering from hip surgery.

“I’ve always had a bike, ever since I was a kid,” says Kier. “It keeps me in good shape and it's fun. It has to be

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Gov’t promotes age-friendly businesses BC BUSINESS NOW HAVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ACCOMMODATE SENIORS

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.C. businesses now have access to a comprehensive guide that provides information on how to create a business environment that is safe and comfortable for seniors.

Creating an Agefriendly Business in B.C. is a collaborative release between the Ministry of Health and the BC Chamber of Commerce. The guide is designed to help new and prospective business owners ensure their businesses are age-friendly. It includes information on how businesses can provide an environment of safety, comfort, visibility and respect for older customers. The guide also includes examples of best practices from existing businesses and an assessment tool to help business opera-

tors determine if their business is age-friendly and learn how to make improvements.

Signs of an agefriendly business include: Wider aisles and uncluttered pathways to better accommodate walkers and wheelchairs.

A place for customers to sit while waiting, and a place to put packages down.

Clear signage.

Adequate and glarefree lighting.

A service desk that is clearly visible so customers can ask for help.

Staff made aware of the needs/challenges faced by older customers.

Since 2007, the Ministry of Health has supported communities across B.C. by providing tools to help them Seniors’ Drop-Ins Every Tuesday 1-3pm $10 - 3 Games Monday 6pm to 9pm Tuesday 1pm to 9pm Wednesday 1pm to 9pm Thursday 1pm to 6:30pm Friday 3:30pm to 10pm Saturday 1pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm Sunday 1pm to 4:30pm

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Spring 2013 Special UP TO $1000 OFF PER PAIR OF SELECTED IN-STOCK MODELS OF HEARING AIDS • Includes a complete hearing test and counselling • Start-up supplies • Basic remote • 3 years factory warranty Call to book your appointment today - 250-392-2922 We stock a large selection of ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES including: • Amplified phones – corded and cordless • Specialized answering machines • Radio alarm clocks • Fire alarms Noise protection always in stock includes: • High impact and hunters muffs

respond to an aging population. A number of B.C. communities from Alert Bay to West Vancouver have already taken action to make their communities agefriendly. Examples of age-friendly community changes include widening sidewalks, installing benches, maximizing green space, or making programs and services more accessible to the older population.

According ot the BC government...

Quick Facts: Over 650,000 British Columbians are 65 or older, and the post-war baby boom generation begins to turn 65 in 2011.

By 2031, over 1.3 million British Columbians will be over 65 - almost a quarter of the province's population.

B.C. has 18 BC Seniors Community Parks - located right across the province that are designed to help older adults stay mobile, physically active, and healthy in their communities.

The easy-to-read B.C. Seniors' Guide contains information on a range of topics

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including transportation options, housing, health services and healthy living.

It is also available in Chinese, Punjabi and French translations and includes telephone numbers and website information for frequently used resources.

On June 29, 2011, the Province unveiled a suite of multimedia training resources that will support physicians and other health professionals to educate seniors in ways to prevent falls and stay healthy.

On June 27, 2011, Premier Christy Clark announced $3.5 million to support an innovative project at the University of Victoria that will help seniors and people with disabilities remain as independent as possible while still living at home.

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Dr. Wassenaar has been catering to the needs of his senior clients in Williams Lake for many years now, and has been recognized in recent years for his excellence in accessibility at his business Williams Lake Smiles by the local Chamber of Commerce. In 2009, Dr. Wassenaar renovated his office on Barnard Street by widening the front walkway and also creating a second access so patients in wheelchairs have another easy access to the back of the office.

Reducing bathroom injuries Falls cause many injuries inside a home.

Seniors are especially susceptible to harmful falls in the bathroom, where slippery tiles can prove too difficult for older men and women to navigate.

Installing safety features in the bathroom is

a key way to reduce the risk of accidents. When renovating bathrooms for safety, consider the following options. * Anti-scald features: Burns can be serious business. Few people have been spared the momentary burst of hot water that occurs

in the shower or at the faucet when another household member flushes a toilet or uses a large amount of cold water elsewhere in the house. Anti-scald showerheads and faucets prevent sudden bursts of hot water. Use in conjunction with turning

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down the temperature of the hot water heater to eliminate burns. * Bath bench: The elderly or those prone to lightheadedness in the shower may want to invest in a bench or seat to put into the shower. This enables sitting while washing. * Safety bars: It can be tempting to grab onto towel racks or faucets to get in and out of the shower, but these items cannot provide the necessary leverage to safely move in and out of the shower or bathtub. Safety bars with a brushed surface for traction are more secure. Grab bars need to be securely attached to a wood stud in the wall and not into drywall or the tub enclosure. * Telephone: The bathroom may seem an odd place to install a telephone, but having one nearby in the event of injury can ensure help gets to the injured party much more quickly.

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eniors themselves, Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and Ralph Sultan Minster of State for Seniors encourage seniors to utilize the free BC Seniors' Guide, which contains valuable information on services, programs and tips on healthy aging.

"The BC Seniors' Guide is a handy booklet with lots of resources to help seniors manage their health, home, money, safety and lots more," said Sultan while in Williams Lake recently.

The 10th edition of the English BC Seniors' Guide was unveiled in October and is also now available in French, Chinese and Punjabi.

The new edition of the BC Seniors' Guide contains updates to many services and programs, including a section on benefits and provides information on new seniors' resources and services. The guide also provides tips on healthy aging and encourages seniors to plan ahead for future needs. To receive a free copy, call 1 877 952-3181. The guide is also available online at: www.gov.bc.ca/seniorsguide.

Providing easy access to all the information seniors and their families need to make informed choices about care is a key commitment in the B.C. government's Seniors Action Plan. Through "Improving Care for B.C. Seniors: An Action Plan,” government is building a more accessible, transparent and accountable approach to seniors' care. The plan contains specific deliverables to help seniors and their families navigate the health system and easily access information about care options, as well as provides for the appointment of a seniors' advocate. More information on the Seniors Action Plan can be found online at: www.gov.bc.ca/seniorsactionplan Under B.C.'s Family Agenda, government supports seniors by encouraging health, active aging so they can remain independent and enjoy active social participation. To learn more, visit: www.familiesfirstbc.ca

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BC GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS SENIORS AGING IN PLACE Since being appointed British Columbia’s newly appointed Minister of State for Seniors, I have travelled to all corners of the province, talking with seniors, seniors organizations, and their families.

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active, healthy seniors.

Most seniors in British Columbia – well over 90 per cent, live independently or with their families. Living at home is their most common preference.

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Classic Split Pea Soup 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped onion 3/4 cup (175 mL) diced carrot 3/4 cup (175 mL) diced potato 1 cup (250 mL) yellow split peas 4 cups (1 L) sodium reduced chicken broth 1/3 cup (75 mL) diced lean cooked ham 1 bay leaf 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) ground black pepper DIRECTIONS In large saucepan, heat canola oil over medium-high heat and add onion, carrot and potato. Sauté until vegetables are tender.

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Staying active for life Growing older doesn't mean you have to lose strength or your ability to do everyday tasks. Exercise can help older adults feel better and enjoy life more, even those who think they're too old or too out of shape. Attending fitness classes may be intimidating to some mature adults, as they may be afraid that exercise will be too strenuous, or that physical activity will harm them. This is actually a major misconception; physical activity is safe for people of all ages and may reduce the risks of acquiring colon cancer, coronary heart disease, type-two diabetes, and pain or discomfort associated with arthritis.

Recently it has been reported that exercise can even help prevent or delay Dementia.

Since many seniors already suffer from health conditions and general aches and pains, special fitness classes are designed specifically to accommodate age and ailments. In order to stay fit, healthy and limber, seniors need four dif-

ferent types of exercise.

• Endurance activities such as walking, swimming, or riding a bike which build "staying power" and improve the health of the heart and circulatory system • Strengthening exercises which build muscle tissue and reduce age-related muscle loss • Stretching exercises to keep the body limber and flexible • Balance exercises to reduce the chances of a fall The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex offers programs for seniors that incorporate all four types of exercise.

Balance Agility is a FREE class at the Senior Activity Centre that will improve strength, balance and coordination for participants.

Wheelchairs, canes and other aids will be incorporated into the program. This program is taught by a registered fitness instructor.

Balance Agility: Thursdays 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Gentle Fit is a class designed for seniors, beginners and plus size individuals. It combines light aerobics (endurance activities) and strength exercises as well as balance exercises to reduce the risk of falling. Each workout is completed with a relaxing cool down and stretching period.

Gentle Fit: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am – 10:30am Gibraltar Room, CMRC Drop-In Aquafit: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:00pm – 12:45pm Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00pm – 1:45pm and 8:00pm – 8:45pm.

Swimming is one of the best activities for seniors as it makes use of almost all of the major muscle groups in the body. Since water provides resistance, it develops your muscles' strength and endurance and at the same time, it enhances flexibility.

Seniors that are on a budget should attend the free Balance Agility class every Thursday at the Seniors Activity Centre.

Birthdays and Anniversaries Dorothy Ouellette . . . . . . . . . . February 2 John Andrews . . . . . . . . . . . . February 2 Joyce McCann . . . . . . . . . . . . February 4 Victor Finnbogason . . . . . . . . . February 4 Ernst Berkelaar . . . . . . . . . . . February 5 Audrey MacLise . . . . . . . . . . . February 5 Doris Finnbogason . . . . . . . . . February 8 Sylvia Erickson . . . . . . . . . . . . February 9 Wendy LeBourdais . . . . . . . . . February 9 Judy McCreery . . . . . . . . . . . February 10 Karen Andrews . . . . . . . . . . . February 13 Amy Bearman . . . . . . . . . . . February 16 Elsie Sharun . . . . . . . . . . . . February 16 Gill McCall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 16 Norman Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . February 16

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Seniors’ Maintaining Active Retirement Today

SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE 1776 North 4th Avenue, Williams Lake Phone 250-398-7946

WILLIAMS LAKE SENIORS VILLAGE 1455 Western Avenue, Williams Lake Phone 250-305-3318

Feldenkrais 10:30 Walking Group 9:00 Poker: 12:30 Carpet Bowling 1:00 Cribbage 1:00

Floor Curling 9:30 Seniors Advocate 1:00 Beg. Bridge 1:00 Quilting 1:00 Dup Bridge 7:00

10:30am - Catholic Mass 11am - Drama Club 2pm - Busy Bees

9:45am - Bible Study 11am - Fitness 1:30pm - Grocery & Bank Run 2:30pm - Herb's Harmony

Feldenkrais 10:30 Walking Group 9:00 Poker: 12:30 Carpet Bowling 1:

Senior Centre Fundraising Dinner 5:00pm

Floor Curling 9:30 Crafts 10:00 Exercises 10:30 Bridge 12:30

3pm - Happy Hour 6:30pm - Movie Time

11am - Fitness with Judy

14:00 Bingo

Elderberry Jam 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Tia Chi 11:00 Senior Choir 1:30 Cribbage 7:00

Water Color Paint 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Poker 1:00 Carpet Bowling 1:00

Floor Curling 9:30 Crafts 10:00 Exercises 10:30 Bridge 12:30 OAPO Meeting 2:00

Elderberry Jam 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Tia Chi 11:00 Senior Choir 1:30 Cribbage 7:00

9:45am - Bible Study 11am - Fitness 1:30pm - Grocery & Bank Run 2:30pm - Herb's Harmony

3pm - Happy Hour 6:30pm - Movie Time

Valentine's Day 11am - Fitness with Judy

2pm - Bingo

Feldenkrais 10:30 Walking Group 9:00 Poker: 12:30 Carpet Bowling 1:00 Cribbage 1:00

Floor Curling 9:30 Seniors Advocate 1:00 Beg. Bridge 1:00 Quilting 1:00 Dup Bridge 7:00

Water Color Paint 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Poker 1:00 Carpet Bowling 1:

Alberta Family Day 10:30am - Catholic Mass 11am - Drama Club 2pm - Busy Bees

9:45am - Bible Study 11am - Fitness 1:30pm - Grocery & Bank Run 2:30pm - Herb's Harmony

3pm - Happy Hour 6:30pm - Movie Time

Floor Curling 9:30 Crafts 10:00 Exercises 10:30 Bridge 12:30 AGM Senior Centre 1:30pm

Elderberry Jam 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Tia Chi 11:00 Senior Choir 1:30 *** Cribbage 7:00 Potluck Supper 5:00

11am - Fitness with Judy

2pm - Bingo

Feldenkrais 10:30 Walking Group 9:00 Poker: 12:30 Carpet Bowling 1:00 Cribbage 1:00

Floor Curling 9:30 Seniors Advocate 1:00 Beg. Bridge 1:00 Quilting 1:00 Dup Bridge 7:00

Water Color Paint 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Poker 1:00 Carpet Bowling

10:30am - Catholic Mass 11am - Drama Club 2pm - Busy Bees

3pm - Happy Hour 6:30pm - Movie Time

9:45am - Bible Study 11am - Fitness 1:30pm - Grocery & Bank Run 2:30pm - Herb's Harmony

Floor Curling 9:30 Crafts 10:00 Exercises 10:30 Bridge 12:30

Bingo Doors open 11:00am Starts: 12:00pm 10:30 09:45 15:00 11:00 14:00

Catholic Mass Bible Study Happy Hour Fitness with Judy Bingo

Bingo Doors open 11:00am Starts: 12:00pm

2pm - Bingo

Floor Curling 9:30 Seniors Advocate 1:00 Beg. Bridge 1:00 Quilting 1:00 Dup Bridge 7:00

10:30am - Catholic Mass 11am - Drama Club 2pm - Busy Bees

OAPO Valentines Tea

Water Color Paint 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Poker 1:00 Carpet Bowling 1:00

Elderberry Jam 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Tia Chi 11:00 Senior Choir 1:30 Cribbage 7:00

Bingo Doors open 11:00am Starts: 12:

Bingo Doors open 11:00am Starts: 12:

*** playing at Deni House 2pm - Bingo

11am - Fitness with Judy

$9.95 OILGrand Opening CHANGEONSLY! ! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 !

Do you have an event happening catering to seniors?

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Don’t Forget We’ll Store Your Tires For You... Ask us For Details!

TIRES & BRAKES ALIGNMENT

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Package Includes: SUSPENSION Motorcraft Premium Oil & Motorcraft BATTERIES Filter Change Rotate And Inspect 4 Tires STUDDE D E Including: TRUCKD STUDUpDTEToR 87 Point Inspection STUDDED Filter (cloggedSUV air TIRES filter reduces fuel WI•N Air TIRES ES FROM FROM TIRFReconomy) OM $ $ 99 • Steering and suspension components 9 LIM 99 ED 9 IT W $• Check belts E hoses SUPPHLILIEE TIMand • Battery test and R report on findings OFFE LAST S • Check fluid levels

Fuel Economy Package When performed with regularly scheduled maintenance, this package could pay for itself with potential annual fuel savings of up to $350!

OUR SERVICE

Whatever your service needs, we offer many options, including appointment-free service in our Quick Lane Centres, and regular scheduled maintenance and light repair service in our Genuine Parts & Service departments. The convenience oof prepaid maintenance and the peace of mind of extended sservice plans are also available to you.

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