Caregiver Expo

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

1ST ANNUAL

CAREGIVER EXPO

Monday May 9, 2016 10am–6pm Capilano Mall

Over 8 million Canadians provide unpaid care to a chronically ill friend or family member, or to someone with a disability.

In celebration of BC Family Caregiver Week, this first annual expo is a celebration of all the unpaid caregivers in our community who selflessly give of their time and energy.

This expo gives caregivers a wonderful opportunity to meet others and share their experiences…to meet some local business owners who can provide support products and services…to sit down and listen to the fantastic and informative presentations happening in the Community Room throughout the day.

Come and join us at the 1st Annual Caregiver Expo!

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SCHEDULE OF TALKS - 2016 Caregiver Expo

EXHIBITORS

Independent Living+

All presentations are in the Community Room #203 on the 2nd floor (by the escalator)

Always Best Care Senior Services

Your path to healthier living.

‘I appreciate not being alone while dealing with a difficult family situation, and feeling connected to other caregivers.’

Amica at West Vancouver

10:30–11:30am — Preventing Burnout & Practicing Self-Kindness (English) Karyn Davies, registered clinical counselor and social worker, is the Coordinator of the Caregiver Support Program at North Shore Community Resources. She has worked with caregivers for the past six years and values a holistic approach to well-being.

BayBridge Senior Living Edgemont

In this presentation, Karyn will teach you to recognize the signs that you are becoming stressed and overstretched. Attendees will learn and practice self-kindness techniques to help restore their energy.

Bayshore Healthcare

BayBridge Senior Living Maison CARP

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Crystal Hearing Centre

1:00–2:00pm — Coping with On-Going Loss and Grief in Caregiving (English) Carolyn Main has 15 years of experience in the area of grief and loss, both as a counsellor with a small private practice, and as a bereavement group facilitator for the Lower Mainland Grief Recovery Society and the Widowed Journey Program (UBC Life and Career Centre).

Daughter for Day Driving Miss Daisy Seniors’ Services

Passionate about educating others, Carolyn will talk about the changing roles and relationships in caregiving, and how these changes and transitions impact loss and grief. Carolyn will also discuss connecting with sources of strength and hope, and the importance of self-care for the caregiver.

Where care meets comfort.

Family Services North Shore Hear at Home Mobile Hearing Clinic

Receive personalized care from the engaging and knowledgeable staff at Hollyburn House by Revera.

Hearing Life Canada 2:30–3:30pm — Yes, You Can: Simple Steps for a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life (English) A family physician and author, Dr. Hister became a full-time media doctor in 1991 and has been a correspondent for CBC Newsworld and BBC Radio 5. Currently, he can be seen daily on Global TV’s Morning News, weekly on Global TV’s Thursday Noon News and Saturday Weekend News, and can be heard daily on CKNW Newstalk Radio hosting “A Medical Minute with Dr.Art Hister.”

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LivingWell Home Care Services McKenzie Funeral Services Meals on Wheels Miracle Ear

4:00–5:00pm — Practicing Mindfulness for Self-care (Persian) Katayoun Shirzad is a community-oriented family counsellor and Gestalt Therapist with 30 years of experience in British Columbia and Alberta.

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North Shore Neighbourhood House

Call to book your complimentary meal and tour today.

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Nurse Next Door

The art of self care is about being deliberate in taking time for yourself for the betterment of your mind, body and soul. Self care is a priority in the work that we do as caregivers.

PARC Retirement Living Parkgate Community Services

PRESENTED BY:

Revera Retirement Living Hollyburn House

VENUE SPONSOR:

“I wear hearing aids. We know what works”

Shylo Home Healthcare

- Steve Wiens, Crystal Hearing Centre

Tochtech Technologies Inc. GOLD SPONSOR:

SILVER SPONSOR:

Vancouver Coastal Health OASIS

BRONZE SPONSORS:

We Care Home Health Services Western Elevator

A HearCanada Company

“I have difficulty managing in my home on my own.”

• Full continuum of care allows for aging in place • Registered nurse on duty 24/7 • Healthy full service dining & extensive recreation program

Lions Gate Hospital Foundation

In this presentation, common sense prevails as Dr. Hister presents some practical, down-to-earth information on how you can eat, drink, exercise, sleep and enjoy your way to good health and a long life.

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Home Instead Senior Care

Is This You Or Someone You Know?

SHYLO Brings The Care To Your Home. We want you to be able to live in your home for as long as you wish. Shylo Home Support Care can help you with: 3 meal preparation, laundry & housekeeping 3 medication management 3 personal care (washing and dressing) 3 Alzheimer and dementia support 3 home safety and security

For a FREE IN-HOME ASSESSMENT call

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WE STRIVE TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL AND CLIENT CENTERED HOME SUPPORT SERVICES.

· LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED · SUPPORT STAFF ARE AVAILABLE 24/7/365 · COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDING DEMENTIA, PALLIATIVE, RESPITE AND POST SURGICAL CARE

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Free in-home Nurse assessments

You can trust that Living Well Home Care Services follows the highest standards in the home care industry. We are Accredited with Commendation status by Accreditation Canada. Our voluntary participation in the Accreditation

At We Care we understand the importance of family and of living at home for as long as possible.

Canada process ensures that the same level of standards

We provide the peace of mind you need.

apply to our care as to hospitals and other health facilities.

We help your loved ones to live their lives more fully, more comfortably, more independently.

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Caregiver Quick Facts 1 in 4 Canadians are caregivers.

Over 8 million Canadians provide care to a chronically ill friend or loved one with a disability.

54% of caregivers in Canada are women and 46% are men.

54% of caregivers report a loss in time for relaxing or caring for oneself.

50% of caregivers are between 45-65 (peak earning years).

Caregivers spent $12.6 million in 1 year on expenses related to

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their caring role.

Caregivers provide $25 billion in unpaid labour to the Canadian health system.

Trust, respect and dignity

Information courtesy of Statistic Canada’s document, Portrait of caregivers, 2012. (2013).

or residential facilities, a client’s home or hospital.

Trust, respect and dignity are the three goals of customized care provided by Living Well Home Care Services.

She believes that offering choice in care options suited to a wide range of issues associated with aging and disability helps with maintaining dignity and quality of life.

“What I enjoy most about this profession is the opportunity we have to maintain quality of life for those most in need of care; to assist seniors to age in the place they call home; and my ability to offer rewarding and important work to our Living Well staff,” explains owner Christine Smith.

Founded in 2003 by Smith, who felt there were too few agencies providing the quality of care she believed clients deserved, Living Well offers home support and personal care services on both hourly and live-in basis.

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After almost 4 years of preparation and hard work, Living Well was awarded Accreditation with Commendation by the national standards organization Accreditation Canada.The agency has 100+ caregivers that are registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry, and its supervisors are Licensed Practical Nurses. Living Well is an active member of the start-up Home Care Service Providers Association of B.C., and holds positions on several committees with special focus on a“Standards”Committee.

Smith emphasizes that Living Well is committed to working with clients and their families to develop comprehensive healthcare services including dementia, palliative, respite and post-surgical care in a variety of settings, including assisted living

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Smith recognizes she was fortunate to benefit from a few influential mentors and now wants to pass on her knowledge and experience to others.

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