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It has been widely reported that the growth of the senior population in Canada is one of the most signi cant demographic trends in our country’s history. It has been estimated that at the end of 2023 there will be approximately 7.5 million people in Canada who will be between the ages of 65 and older. This growing demographic poses an amazing opportunity for companies such as Avenir Senior Living, a family-owned and operated company from Brentwood Bay, BC who specialize in serving seniors each day in their communities.

For today’s senior, many will consider making a major lifestyle shift from their traditional living environment and consider a move into a senior living community. While on this journey, they will tour many communities to determine what is the best t for them. A recent study of 500 seniors conducted by the E15 Group found that 94% of seniors will look at the quality of food while making their decisions. Additionally, 77% of seniors studied stated that menu variety was important and 66% said that staff friendliness was top of mind.

That is why at The Vista, the newly opened community opened by Avenir, there was an emphasis on designing and creating unique amenity spaces that would exceed their residents’ expectations and offer a wonderful working environment for the staff.

The most unique feature of The Vista is the 11th oor which features the Palm Dining Room, Fred & Ginger's dance hall,

English High Tea room, French Bistro, Polo Lounge, Art Studio, Gym, and outdoor patios. All these resident areas are surrounded by oor to ceiling windows offering breath taking ocean and city views which is what inspired the name

The Vista.

“From the dining room our residents can watch the cruise ships and other sea vessels come and go on any given day” says Maria Eligon General Manager.

“When speaking to our residents, many tell me that they have never seen another dining room like this at any other community they toured before choosing us” continues Eligon.

With Avenir’s long history in the senior living industry, the data from the E15 study was not surprising to them. Quality of food, menu variety and staff friendliness have been paramount to Avenir over the years.

“I have been a chef since 1988” says Fred Bjarnason – Director of The Vista Hospitality & Food Services “and I love serving our residents foods that they enjoy and that bring back memories for them”. “One of my passions is to incorporate our resident’s family recipes into our menu” continues Bjarnason “this makes our resident feel a part of the dining experience and we then name that item after them or their family, it makes it really fun for everyone”. Chef Fred holds the culinary designation of the Canadian Chef de Cuisine (C.C.C.) which is highest designation for chefs in Canada.

The Vista truly is a senior living community that you must see to believe. Tours are offered seven days a week and independent living rental suites are still available. Call today to schedule your tour at 778-247-0780 or visit our website LiveatVista.ca

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appiness is a major life goal for many, and it's no surprise that our ability to hear plays a signi cant role in our overall happiness. Untreated hearing loss can have a profound impact on our emotional state and quality of life. Fortunately, the use of well t hearing aids can help turn this around and improve our overall sense of well-being.

Beyond easing everyday communication, hearing aids enable individuals to fully enjoy the sounds of life. Whether it's listening to music, hearing the laughter of loved ones, or experiencing the sounds of nature, hearing aids can restore the richness and depth of sound that may have been lost due to hearing loss. Being able to fully engage with the auditory world can bring immense joy and enhance one's overall happiness.

Research has shown a positive correlation between hearing aids

and mental well-being. Untreated hearing loss has been linked to cognitive decline and an increased risk of depression. By addressing hearing loss with hearing aids, individuals can potentially reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and retain their mental health. Improved cognitive function and a reduced risk of depression signi cantly contribute to overall happiness and well-being. Wearing hearing aids can have a positive impact on occupational success and job satisfaction. Communication is essential in the workplace, and individuals with untreated hearing loss may face challenges in understanding instructions, participating in meetings, or engaging with colleagues. By using hearing aids, individuals can effectively communicate in professional settings, perform their job tasks more ef ciently, and experience greater job satisfaction, which

ultimately contributes to happiness.

Hearing aids play a crucial role in promoting happiness and enhancing overall well-being. By improving communication, fostering social connections, restoring the joys of sound, and positively impacting mental health and occupational success, hearing aids empower individuals to lead happier, more ful lling lives. If you or someone you know is experiencing hearing loss, getting a hearing evaluation can be a signi cant step towards reclaiming happiness and improving quality of life.

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Nanaimo’s newest lakeside retirement community opens in 2025

Set on the shoreline of Long Lake in Nanaimo, the newest community from Avenir Senior Living called Edgewater is well under construction and is set to open in early 2025. Avenir is a Canadian family-owned and operated company based out of Brentwood Bay, BC. With a longstanding history of designing, building, and operating senior living communities. They have built and operated 14 communities offering condominium ownership. Independent living, Assisted living, and Memory care services for seniors. The Edgewater will be Avenir’s 3rd community on Vancouver Island.

Boasting seven stories of community living designed with West Coast inspired décor, Edgewater will offer a perfect blend of comfort, style, and freedom. Residents will enjoy premium amenities and lake views

for pleasure and entertainment or connect with friends over gourmet meals prepared by their Red Seal Chef. Residents will be able to catch a cinematic classic at the in-house theatre, participate in daily tness classes, or pamper themselves at the on-site salon.

The community will offer 1 and 2 bedroom and den suites that range from 602 to 1214 square feet, many located directly on Long Lake with beautiful lake views.

The spacious designs will also feature private balconies, air conditioning, in-suite washer and dryer, high-quality ef cient appliances, and much more.

Deposits for rental suites are now being taken at the presentation centre located in the North Town Centre Mall. Schedule your appointment now by calling 250-713-0748 or visit them online at LiveatEdgewater.ca

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Ask The Dentist!

Q: My teeth have always been important to me, but I haven’t had good luck with them. I’ve lost all my upper molars. In the past several years, I’ve resolved I’m going to have a good set of teeth. I’m going to keep everything I’ve got and get implants for the rest. My problem is that I don’t know if it’s as straight forward as that. Last month I saw a dentist and he said the teeth in front of where my molars were are starting to get loose. That’s what happened to my molars. They’d start to ache, then I’d get root canals and crowns, then all of a sudden it seemed like they’d get loose, and they’d have to come out. So now my worry is that I’ll get implants and then they’ll get loose. Am I missing something? I want a great smile. I’m prepared to pay for it but I’m really worried that I’ll be throwing good money after bad. How can I be certain, I mean, I know it’s hard to give guarantees but how can I move forward with a reasonable expectation that my teeth, once they’re xed, are going to last? My dentists over the years, have said that I have normal bone. They have all said I grind my teeth but they didn’t think it was that bad. I really want to go forward but I do have concerns.

A: When bone is lost around teeth – the adult dentition – the four major causative factors are; genetics, one is predisposed to bone loss; plaque and calculus producing in ammation that is not removed; smoking; and nally clenching/grinding due to stress, bad bite, or extraordinary chewing of one’s food. Grinding one’s teeth

Am I Missing Something?

happens at one or more of the following times; nighttime (nocturnal bruxing), daytime, or when eating. Functional grinding means that one chews through his/her food to his/ her teeth and then grinds tooth to tooth. Most people don’t do this but those who do can cause tremendous damage to their teeth.

In light of this, before you start, it will be necessary to nd out which of these factors are causing your problems. This can happen in the same time frame that the dentist is evaluating your functional bite. Humans have two sets of teeth,

the front six from eyetooth to eyetooth, on top and on the bottom. It is vital that the front teeth take on the cutting forces

of your chewing and grinding strokes. They will have to be restored to do this. The posterior (rear) teeth can then

be made to take care of your chewing requirements. After that is done, it will still be necessary to wear a protective bite splint or orthotic system that will prevent excessive force on your new teeth during the times you inadvertently grind your teeth.

If we can help, we’d like to. Call 778-410-2080 for a consultation. Based on actual patient cases ©Calvin Ross Crapo

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Senior driving education vs assessment

Many geriatric researchers presenting at safety conferences agree that education, not testing, is the answer to seniors driving longer and safer.

Prior to intervention by family, government, medical personnel or police, seniors should take charge of their driving situation.

It is best to prepare for an impending driver assessment well ahead of time. It will relieve the stress of the unknown and the arrival of the dreaded letter. Seniors should be proactive, not reactive, when it comes to all sorts of things, particularly as it pertains to driving.

Many people believe seniors have a higher-than-normal crash frequency.

This is not true.

They do have a much higher chance of injury in a crash because of the frailty brought on by

advanced age, particularly those over 75 years of age.

Two presenters at a Driving School Association of the Americas conference made a very strong case that senior-driver harassment by governing bodies exists throughout North America.

The most common crashes listed in order of frequency and cause of injury are:

• The left turn at intersections, crossing multiple oncoming lanes of traf c, causes injury for all drivers. This type of crash is often due to declining depth perception in seniors and lack of experience in teens.

• The fact that oncoming vehicle drivers could change to the outside through-lane at an intersection, without warning, and be hidden behind the inside lane of two lanes approaching, was also a factor.

For both seniors with slower reaction times and teens lack of experience, lack of scanning contributes to this crash.

• Rear end crashes are very common. This is caused by all drivers not understanding time and distance for stopping. Understanding the consequences of tailgating is a lesson to be learned by all.

Again, seniors are more likely to experience more injury than a teen.

Joan Wallace Driving School offers a free seminar for seniors at 2 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

To sign up, call 250-383-7483

As we ag e and begin to lose our mobility and sense of balance, bathing can not only become difficult but also a cause of additional stress and anxiety

Fear of falling and a fear of not being able to g et out of the tub are two of the most common occur rences with many of our seniors today Walk-in tubs have become extremely popular in the last decade and estimates show that people who g o ahead and install a walk-in tub in their homes today, will be able to live independently for an additional five years

Walk-in tubs are exactly what the name implies, tubs that have larg e doors that open, and you simply walk in and sit down on a 17-inch-high seat

You close and lock the door and the tub fills rapidly while you are sitting comfor tably and safely inside All the taps and controls are easily accessible at your fing er tips Once you are done your bath, tum the dial and the tub quickly drains and you simply open the door and walk out of the tub T he various models all have numerous g rab bars and nonslip surfaces making g etting in and out wor r y free Walkin tubs are designed for an aging population who desire to remain

independent for many years to come Manufacturers have optional tub designs accommodating ever y shape and size of person and bathroom.

T here is a tub size that will fit in the space where your existing tub or shower is Walk-in tubs can be as basic as a soaker tub to as deluxe as your own personal spa. Offering numerous options such as heated back, multispeed war m air jets, water jets, ozone, light therapy, aromatherapy, and more.

T he benefits of a walk-in tub are numerous Many people crave being able to confidently have a bath ag ain and find relief by just soaking in a war m tub Owners say they believe they sleep better after a soothing bath. T he war m air or water jets give a deep massag e and help to stimulate circulation, thus car r ying additional healing oxyg en throughout the body to the hands and feet T his has shown positive results increasing mobility and helping to relieve the pain and symptoms of such conditions as ar thritis, chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, diabetic and peripheral neuropathy, as well as various other acute and chronic conditions

T he Canadian Gover nment website

states that 1 in 4 seniors fall ever y year, and 25% of these falls are serious, leaving the victims per manently disabled and bedridden. A larg e

percentag e of these falls take place in the bathroom. Aside from all the pain and suffering it also ends up costing the Canadian medical system two

Perhaps, one of the best decisions I’ ve made is when I decided to go ahead and put a walkin tub in my hous e I no longer have a fear of falling and this will help me live in my home for many more years to come.” Je an S

billion dollars annually. T herefore, the British Columbia and Federal Gover nments are helping many people who decide to purchase a walk-in tub now T he help comes in the for ms of a tax credit, a Provincial Sales Tax waiver, and in cer tain qualifying cases a $10,000.00 Gover nment Grant

As we all ag e and the years fly by, many seniors are faced with the reality that taking proactive steps today and deciding to retrofit their homes with a walk-in tub is one of the best investments they can make to help them ag e in place, comfor tably and independently in the home they love g Sponsored content provided by Island Walk-in Tubs.

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Their Final Journey: A Pallbearers’ Role in the Funeral Service

When I was young, I remember reading the poem Footprints by Margaret Powers, which is still one of my favourite pieces of writing today. It impacted me greatly, particularly the part where the individual sees only one set of footprints in the sand. When you continue reading, we nd out they haven’t been abandoned, but rather had been carried during the lowest and most hopeless times in their life.

This poem reminds me of the human connection we have for one another. To know that someone cares so deeply for you, they would bear some of the weight when

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they are needed most. That’s special. It only seems tting, and in our nature, to want to provide that time-honoured tradition of carrying our dearly departed loved ones to their nal resting place.

Being asked to be a pallbearer for a family member or close friend who has died can be a very emotional yet meaningful experience. Being chosen is a clear sign that you are a trusted and valued individual who has played a signi cant role in the person’s life to be given this responsibility. You want to make sure it is done with the dignity and respect it requires. Possibly, you have participated as a pallbearer before or perhaps it is your rst time …maybe even your rst funeral. Rest assured, there will be a team of funeral professionals on-site to guide you and lead you in the process.

Including pallbearers in a service is a time-honoured tradition that should be considered even if a cremation is chosen as the nal disposition. We also see individuals chosen to carry the urn for a service, on its own or with 2 to 4 urn bearers using an urn arch. This is a beautiful way to enter and exit the chapel and the cemetery with an urn.

There are no rules to who can perform the respectful duty. Even if someone is unable to carry to the casket or urn physically, perhaps due to a disability or being of a young or old age - they can still participate by walking beside the casket or urn as an honourary pallbearer. As our family members age, we are often faced with less family and friends available and it’s a good idea to have the conversation about who you would call upon, when the time comes, for you and your

family members. It is also okay for you to let important people in your life know, it would be something you would be available and honoured to do.

It is so impactful to watch a casket being carried. The weight that is being taken on is more than just the individual themself - it is also the love, the loss, the honour, the memories, and the realization of this being the nal journey, that will be taken together.

When we are at our most vulnerable and no longer have the ability to carry ourselves, what an amazing gift and duty we perform for our loved ones, ensuring they are carefully transported on that nal journey, by those who loved them most. Many times, it is those who once carried us as children, that we may one day be called upon to carry ourselves, and our two sets of footprints, will again become one.

By: Laura Van Sprang, Manager of Sands Funeral Chapel of Victoria by Arbor Memorial

FOREVER YOUNG AT SILVER THREADS

“One minute you are young and cool and the next minute you are turning down the stereo in your car to see better.” A series of things have happened in the last while that made this resonate with me. It got me thinking, (dangerous, I know) how can we stay connected to the good parts of being young while embracing our age. At Silver Threads, I am surrounded by experts, people I admire for their spirit, enthusiasm and smarts, so I asked the question “What keeps you feeling young?”

“Well, it’s not my knees, but I can predict when it is going to rain.”

Another woman, said she used to love going to clubs and dancing, and gets the same joy by attending Zumba classes. The music is great, and the class is energetic and fun. “It’s kind of like going to a club but in the afternoon, and yes, there might be a nap after.”

A fellow who comes to Fitness classes says when he was younger, he never really worked out or focused on regular exercise, “my work was physical, so I kept my figure” he said with a laugh. “Now that I am retired, I need to make time to stay active, I feel better because of it and my wife appreciates that I can get out of a chair without groaning.”

Grandkids were mentioned by a few folks, there is nothing like doing crafts, taking turns on a swing, and playing with children. “I’m better at playing at this stage of my life then when I was a parent. I love being the fun Grammy.”

One of our volunteers states “I have a couple of old friends with a lot of shared history, we retell the same stories and laugh at the things we did and that happened in our lives. I also have some new friends that I met here at Silver Threads, we share the same wicked senses of humour, there is nothing like laughing till you cry moments with friends. Make me forget my worries and live in the moment.”

Many of the things’ people say keep them young can be found at Silver Threads. Our Summer Guide is available at our Centres and online www.silverthreads.ca

There are great classes, socials, presentations, out trips and Monthly Socials. Join us, it will be good for some laughs.

SILVER THREADS SERVICE HAS BEEN SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 67 YEARS.

Our Saanich Centre is located at 286 Hampton Road, in the Tillicum Gorge neighbourhood and can be reached at 250 382-3151. Our Victoria Centre is located at 1911 Quadra Street, near the Police Station and can be reached at 250 388-4268.

The Summer 2024 Program Guide will be available June 1st at our Centres and on our website: www.silverthreads.ca

JULY SUMMER PRESENTATIONS

KEEPING YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY

SAANICH CENTRE

Join clinicians from the Seniors Outpatient Clinic to discuss ways that you can keep your brain healthy. This interactive presentation, will review lifestyle factors that have positive impacts on our brain health. Information will also be provided on the importance of cognitive engagement, exercise, diet, social interaction, and more.

Date: Tuesday, July 9th

Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Cost: $2 members, $5 non-members

Facilitator: Kristen Nikolejsin

ROYAL BC MYSTERY MUSEUM

VICTORIA CENTRE

Join a volunteer from the Royal BC Museum at the Victoria Centre to explore six mysterious historical objects, followed by creative thinking and discussion.

Dates: Thursdays, July 18th & August 15th

Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Cost: 1/ $4 members, $7 non-members

SPEED FRIENDING

SAANICH CENTRE

In this partnership program with Saanich Parks and Recreation,

an opportunity to meet new people in a welcoming, safe and fun environment. Meet up to fi fteen other adults and connect, share a laugh and maybe spark a friendship. Registration for this program is through Saanich Recreation, www.saanich.ca/ recreation, 250-475-7121.

Date: Tuesday, July 30th

Time: 1:00pm to 3:30pm

Cost: No charge

STOP THE SCAMMERS

SAANICH CENTRE

In partnership with the Saanich Police’s Community Engagement Division, this seminar will cover aspects of scam and fraud safety.

Date: Tuesday, August 13th Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Cost: $2 members, $5 non-members

Facilitator: Cst. Berle Zwaan

BRAIN POWER CHALLENGE

FUN WITH WORDS

If you are ready to amp up your cognitive function and take a proactive approach to your brain health, Silver Threads Service o ers programs that can support you in this health practice. Our Summer Programs start in July and include, Brain Games and Dynamic Discussions. These programs are for those 55+ who would like to enhance their memory skills in an active and social group setting. Call 250 382-3151 or visit www.silverthreads.ca for more information.

THE CHALLENGE THIS MONTH IS TO CREATE WORDS FROM E R T S P I

3 letter word: _ _ _ _ _

4 letter word: _ _ _ _

5 letter word: _ _ _ _ _

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