North Shore Seniors Health Expo by North Shore News Features

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Seniors’ Health Expo

September 10, 2016 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre 695 21st Street, West Vancouver

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY NORTH SHORE Together the District of West Vancouver, City of North Vancouver and District of North Vancouver have come together to form a trimunicipal initiative to help educate communities on how to become more supportive of those with dementia and their caregivers. This collaboration is called Dementia Friendly North Shore. Starting with the North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo, the municipalities will kick off their commitment to this effort by featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Heather Palmer in the morning, followed by a Dementia Friendly North Shore Panel discussion in the afternoon. There will also be a survey distributed during the Expo polling respondents about what a Dementia-friendly Community means to them, and what we can do to make our communities more welcoming and inclusive. During the fall our municipalities will be reviewing the survey results together, and working with the North Shore community to develop a framework for a Dementia-friendly Community Action Plan that will have recommendations for each municipality to take action on.

Communities are characterized by a heightened awareness of dementia and rely on individuals who take a bit of time to learn how to recognize that someone has dementia, and how to respond in a respectful, effective way. Starting on August 12, during the 30 days leading up to the event, please follow @westvanrec on Twitter and Facebook for a daily Dementia-friendly tip. Please share, like and retweet these tips and by doing so, help change the North Shore public’s perception, and eliminate the stigma surrounding dementia. Together we can make a difference and create a warm and inclusive community for everyone. Join us on September 10 at the North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre and West Vancouver Community Centre.

According to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., Dementia-friendly

Help us launch Dementia Friendly North Shore with our ﬁrst annual North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo featuring exhibitors, innovative speakers and researchers focusing on cognitive, physical, social and ﬁnancial well-being.

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North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre

SPEAKERS SCHEDULE COGNITIVE

PHYSICAL

SOCIAL

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THE ACTIVITY ROOM

IN THE MARINE ROOM

IN THE ARTS ROOM

IN THE AUDIO VISUAL ROOM

DOORS OPEN

9:30 – 10 a.m. Cognitive Well-being: Maintaining and Improving Brain Function as You Age

10 – 11:30 a.m.

with Dr. Heather Palmer, Keynote Speaker

SPONSORED BY:

with Denise Kelly (Teacher/mother/ consultant

with Colleen Smart (Daybreak Home Transitions for Seniors)

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EXHIBITORS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

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FINANCIAL SPEAKERS AUDIO VISUAL ROOM

LOUNGE

GENERAL OFFICE

RECEPTION

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WOMEN’S

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COGNITIVE SPEAKERS ACTIVITY ROOM

WOMEN’S

WASHROOM

MEN’S

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MEN’S

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WASHROOM

RECEPTION

FABRIC ARTS

SOCIAL AREA

PLANT ROOM

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SPORTS GYM ENTRANCE

SOCIAL SPEAKERS ARTS ROOM

CAFETERIA ATRIUM

GAMES ROOM

SOCIAL RECREATIONAL

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Unlocking the Secret to Happier Aging

with Paul Sangha (Davies Home Healthcare & Pharmacy)

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1:15 – 1:30 p.m.

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WORKSHOP

LEARNING STUDIO

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PHYSICAL SPEAKERS MARINE ROOM

Sports Gym | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Alzheimer Society of B.C. Amica Mature Lifestyles (Presenting Sponsor) Bayshore HealthCare CareAge Home and Health CARP North Shore Chartwell Churchill House Retirement Residence Clyde Wellness Centre Comfort Keepers Daughter for a Day Davies Home Healthcare & Pharmacy (Sponsor) Daybreak Home Transitions for Seniors Diamond Geriatrics Driving Miss Daisy First Memorial & Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes FS Financial Strategies Hear at Home Mobile Hearing Clinic HearingLife Canada Hollyburn House, Revera Retirement Living Home Instead Senior Care Howe Sound Music Therapy Kintec Footwear & Orthotics Level Headed Handyman Liberation Fitness Health Management Clinic Living Well Home Care Maison Senior Living (Sponsor) McKenzie Funeral Services Motion Specialties Next Phase Moving & Storage Nurse Next Door Homecare Services (Sponsor) Office of the Seniors Advocate of BC parc Retirement Living Proof of Care Health at Home Sea to Sky Gondola Self Care Home Health Products Shylo Nursing & Home Healthcare Sunrise Senior Living TD Wealth (Sponsor) Transat Travel WeCare Home Health Services

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North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo September 10, 2016 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

SPEAKERS DR. HEATHER PALMER, PHD | KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Regional Director of Memory Care – Amica Mature Lifestyles/BayBridge Senior Living

Cognitive Well-being: Maintaining and Improving Brain Function as You Age

COGNITIVE

Aging is inevitable, both physically and cognitively. However, for some reason physical aging is more widely accepted, resulting in the proactive use of adaptive devices, tools and supports such as glasses, hearing aids and walkers. Cognitive aging, on the other hand, tends to be stigmatized, with less awareness, understanding and acceptance. As a result, techniques and strategies to address cognitive aging are underutilized. But that doesn’t need to be the case. Through neuroplasticity the brain does have the capacity to grow so that you can continue to think, feel and function your best. This session will show you how, empowering you to improve your cognitive well-being and thus bring purpose and meaning to every day. Location: Activity Room Time: 10–11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Amica

JENNIFER LOGAN, BHK

Life Enrichment Coordinator—Amica

The Pillars of Wellness

COGNITIVE

A comprehensive approach to wellness includes 6 pillars of active aging. They are multi-dimensional and provide the framework for a healthy life balance. These pillars include the cognitive, emotional, physical, social, vocational, and spiritual elements of wellness. Rather than being isolated parts, each pillar interacts and plays a role with one another. Hear how you can apply these dimensions to find a balance in all areas of your life and experience the best lifestyle possible. Location: Activity Room Time: 12–12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Maison Senior Living

KAREN TYRELL, CDP, CPCA

Author, Dementia Consultant & Educator—Personalized Dementia Solutions

Caring for YOU—While Caring for Someone with Dementia

Starting to feel the stress from caring for someone with dementia? Come learn ways to cope as a caregiver—learn how to reduce your stress and maintain a healthy brain. Remember, YOU are important. Location: Activity Room Time: 12:45–1:15 p.m. Sponsored by Maison Senior Living

COGNITIVE DIANA STEELE

Registered Dietician—Eating for Energy Nutrition Consulting

Eating for Energy & Vitality

Food is fuel. Establishing a consistent energy state every day is key to maintaining your stamina for daily living. As science evolves, nutrition advice does too. Join Diana Steele as she explains how it’s not only individual nutrients in foods that are important in health and disease prevention, it is the whole dietary pattern that matters most. Location: Marine Room Time: 12–12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Davies Home Healthcare & Pharmacy

PHYSICAL PAUL SANGHA

Sales Consultant—Davies Home Healthcare & Pharmacy

Adaptive Living Solutions: Bedroom and Bathroom Safety

PHYSICAL

The discussion of having a grab bar installed can be a difficult subject for friends and families to discuss. “It doesn’t look nice”, “Why do I need a grab bar?” or “Where should I install it?” are a few comments we hear from customers on a regular basis. Come by and meet me, Paul Sangha from Davies Home Healthcare and Pharmacy. I will be showing various grab bars that are available that don’t look like a ‘typical grab bar’ and discussing other simple solutions to make your home safer. Location: Marine Room Time: 12:45–1:15 p.m. Sponsored by Davies Home Healthcare & Pharmacy

SUSAN SMITH

Fall Prevention, Balance & Mobility Specialist Educator, Speaker and Owner – Sure Feet

Exercise, Aging and Fall Prevention

PHYSICAL

Yes it’s true, as we age systems in our bodies begin to decline. We experience decreases in physical strength, endurance and flexibility which too often result in falls. There are 200,000 falls every year in BC alone! There is good news! Regular exercise is the key to reducing this number and can prevent chronic disease, can improve mood and can lower chances of injury. Moderate physical activity is good for people of all ages and ability—in fact many medical conditions are improved with exercise. Please join me as I highlight specific risk factors known to contribute to falls and what YOU can do to prevent falls and improve your overall health and quality of life. Location: Marine Room Time: 1:30–2 p.m. Sponsored by Davies Home Healthcare & Pharmacy

RON USHER

President of the Nidus Association & Commissioned Notary Public – Nidus Personal Planning & Resource Centre

Representation Agreements

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A Representation Agreement is an important legal document that seniors are using to plan for the future—in case of incapacity and for end-of-life. A Representation Agreement covers decisions about where you want to live and what medical treatments you do or do not want. It can also cover routine finances. Nidus is a nongovernment, charitable organization that provides free information about Representation Agreements. You do not need a legal professional to make a Representation Agreement and Nidus has a free self-help kit that you can use. Nidus also operates a Registry for storing a copy of your Agreement and making it available to others when needed - for example, if you cannot speak for yourself. Making and registering a Representation Agreement gives you a say about your quality-of-life wishes, eases the burden on family and friends, and lets you avoid the need for government involvement in your private and personal affairs. Location: Audio Visual Room Time: 12–12:30 p.m. Sponsored by TD Wealth

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North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre

SPEAKERS TRACEY LUNDELL

Investment Advisor – Sea Glass Wealth Advisory Group, TD Wealth Private Investment Advice

FINANCIAL

Planned Giving and Creating a Legacy See the benefits of creating a legacy by giving today. Make your donation dollars go further, reduce your taxes immediately, experience the reward of seeing your contribution at work and share the benefits of philanthropy with your family. Don’t just pull out your cheque book! Learn other impactful ways to give back to your community today and support the causes you care about. There are significant tax benefits of donating individual securities or stock options. You can set up a Private Giving Foundation for as low as $10,000. Learn about how excess Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) payments can be donated and more! Explore the many options available when planning future giving, like will bequests, trusts and insurance products. There are lots of fabulous ways to donate to the charitable organizations meaningful to you—start that exploration process with this workshop! Location: Audio Visual Room Time: 12:45–1:15 p.m. Sponsored by TD Wealth COLLEEN SMART

Certified Relocation and Transition Professional, Consultant on Aging and a Home Staging and Redesign Specialist—Daybreak Home Transitions for Seniors

FINANCIAL

Overwhelmed to Overjoyed: Downsizing to a Simpler Life Downsizing and moving does not have to be stressful! Get expert advice from Colleen Smart, Owner of Daybreak Home Transitions for Boomers & Seniors. Learn that being proactive and opening your mind to change can bring you peace of mind and freedom. Whether you are planning to move or stay where you are for now, you can make positive changes to your environment and lifestyle. Location: Audio Visual Room Time: 1:30–2 p.m. Sponsored by TD Wealth

KIMBERLEY WOOD

Regional Director of Western Canada – Transat Travel Distribution Canada

SOCIAL

The Hidden Benefits of Travel for Seniors Travel has always been a great escape—providing us with relaxation, education and adventure. But studies show that travel is much more than that. It is a very important factor in our physical, cognitive and social health, and as our population ages, these benefits become even more valuable. We will explore the importance of travel to our social health and share some of the recent findings relating to travel and combatting loneliness, the connection between social health and cognitive function, the value of continuing to learn and grow, and becoming part of a global community through breaking down cultural barriers. Discover how your next trip will provide you with far more than you ever imagined! Location: Arts Room Time: 12–12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Nurse Next Door Home Care Services DANNY BIRCH

Managing Partner—Nurse Next Door Home Care Services

SOCIAL

Unlocking the Secret to Happier Aging Did you know that if an older adult spent just 3 hours a day socializing with friends and family, they could boost their happiness by 20% as well as decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias? Danny Birch has dedicated the past 7 years of his life to making seniors’ lives better and promoting happier aging throughout our community. Over these years Danny and his team at Nurse Next Door have experienced that the majority of their clients showed signs of depression on top of their various physical limitations. This led their team to study the science of happiness to better understand the reasons for these drastic results. They discovered 2 key findings that have changed their outlook on aging and completely shifted how Nurse Next Door is now making lives better across North America. In 15 minutes Danny will share with you these 2 key findings helping you begin to unlock the secret to happier aging. Location: Arts Room Time: 12:45–1:15 p.m. Sponsored by Nurse Next Door Home Care Services DENISE KELLY

Teacher, mother, sales & marketing consultant, community builder and long-time North Shore resident

SOCIAL

Intergenerational Relationships: An Important Part of Active Aging Denise Kelly believes intergenerational initiatives can have a huge benefit for both seniors and youth: she has seen it firsthand with her own mother and extended family. The story of how Mitzi has created powerful connections through social media with her grandchildren around the country is an inspiring one that her daughter shares to encourage other families to reap similar benefits. An educator, community builder, blogger and sales consultant, Denise is also involved with the Invitation to Intergenerational Immersion (i2i) Society, a leader in this emerging field. The i2i Society shares information and collaborates with associations across North America. Denise is exploring opportunities for i2i initiatives on the North Shore to help generations see eye to eye. She will share her insights and the options that exist in our community. Location: Arts Room Time: 1:30–2 p.m. Sponsored by Nurse Next Door Home Care Services DEMENTIA FRIENDLY NORTH SHORE PANEL

Jim Mann (Advocate of Dementia), Bea Donald (Caregiver), Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, John Stark (Senior Planner, City of New Westminster), Bronwyn James (Alzheimer Society of B.C.)

COGNITIVE

How do We Support a Dementia-friendly Community? Learn about the role we can all play in creating a positive Dementiafriendly North Shore that is supportive of everyone. Jim Mann will share his experience of living with Alzheimer’s each day, and will speak about how others can help. Bea Donald who is a caregiver to a vibrant husband who has dementia will share her story, and offer tips on how we can make a difference. Vancouver Coastal Health will share how their organization can support residents with dementia and what resources are available. John Stark from the City of New Westminster will speak about New West’s journey towards becoming a Dementia-friendly Community. The Alzheimer Society of BC will share how they support residents, caregivers and the community. Location: Activity Room Time: 1:30–3 p.m.