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Supporting elderly parents during the pandemic Oh, my aching back!

Back pain can be treated and avoided

One Day at a Time

The effects of COVID on local Victoria homecare businesess

A challenging time to say ‘Goodbye’

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Orthotics could be the missing puzzle piece when it comes to foot problems

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ictoria Podiatrist Dr. Kent Butler is looking forward to returning to work June 3rd. The IHealth Clinic has been working hard to prepare and follow the new suggestions of Dr. Bonnie Henry. There will be lots of changes for them to follow as B.C. moves forward into phase two. Visit their website: ihealthgroup.ca for all the new requirements and make your appointment by telephone.

Dr. Butler will be able to provide the same standard and dedication to your foot care within these new parameters. Orthotics could be the missing puzzle piece when it comes to foot problems. The human body is very complex. When a part of our body develops a problem, the solution is sometimes difficult to identify. Numerous variables can hinder treatment success such as existing medical conditions, finances, work commitments, and even small variables like shoe gear choices.

Most foot problems respond well to rest. The problem is that not many of us are prepared to stay off our feet

long enough to heal. Lots of us want to get better while continuing our normal daily routines. Crutches and walkers are great temporary methods to help rest foot injuries. Most patients resist using these tools.

“As a foot doctor, many of my patients’ problems relate to the mechanical function of their feet. This is not surprising, as our feet carry us around in daily life, work and play.

The feet are expected to absorb large forces, provide balance, adapt to uneven surfaces, jump, run and have fun all day,” says Dr. Butler.

“Orthotics have the ability to make feet function in different mechanical ways, however, not everyone’s feet respond to orthotic treatment equally. In fact, many feet cannot be corrected with orthotics.”

One test that Dr. Butler performs in the office can determine if orthotic support will fail, be poor, moderate or good at changing foot function.

“No matter what aches and pains you develop, my treatment goal is to help direct the changes needed to resolve them. These changes can

How to make a complaint about price gouging in BC

Stop bunion growth and joint pain.

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his is a difficult time for everyone, consumers and businesses alike. At times like this, there’s no place for people taking advantage of others through markups or price gouging. Consumer Protection BC is designated as the first and official point of contact for complaints about price gouging for essential goods and services in the province of BC. If you think you’ve seen price gouging in the marketplace, Consumer Protection BC wants to hear from you.

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include rest, modifying your activities, crutches, tools like laser, referral to other health professionals, shoes and orthotics.”

Dr. Kent Butler, D.P.M, graduated with honours from the California College Of Podiatric Medicine.

He then completed a one-year surgical residency followed by a one-year biomechanics fellowship at the Pacific Coast Hospital in San Francisco. Specializing in biomechanics helps him accurately assess a patient’s foot and leg function during the gait examination. As a student, he worked four years making prescription orthotics for podiatrists. Here, he learned various fabrication techniques and modification skills to facilitate orthotic function. Butler is the only podiatrist who personally handcrafts every step of each custom orthotic for his patients.

Dr. Kent Butler is located at Royal Oak Shopping Centre, #207-4480 West Saanich Rd. Phone: 250-704-1178.

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Price gouging is a price that grossly exceeds the price at which similar essential goods and supplies are available in similar transactions to similar customers.

Essential goods and supplies include food, water and other beverages; fuel and gasoline;

BC will assess price gouging complaints, and then work with businesses to voluntarily correct their behaviour. They liaise with other law enforcement agencies when escalation is needed. Police and enforcement officers are responsible for issuing violation tickets.

Unless Consumer protection How do I report price gouging? needs to follow up with you directly Report it by filling out an online form at: consumerprotectionbc.ca. to clarify specific information or When submitting your complaint, evidence, you should not expect to hear back from them about your provide your name and contact complaint. Their resources are more information for possible follow-up focused on dealing with the issue in case more information is needed and stopping the behaviour. Your to identify the individual/business, role is important in identifying and the type of product being sold, the reporting price gouging in your new price, and the previous price community. if possible, and any evidence if For more information possible (i.e. a picture or receipt) about submitting a complaint and the name of the business and its about price gouging, visit: address, including the city. consumerprotectionbc.ca. healthcare goods, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies; and personal hygiene, sanitation and cleaning goods. For example, you may know of a BC business that has priced toilet paper or cleaning goods much higher than any other stores in your community.

What happens next?

First, Consumer Protection

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Supporting Elderly Parents During the Pandemic Protecting the most vulnerable defines

who we are.

This is a lonely and frightening time for many low-income seniors. For those living at home with serious medical conditions, there are fewer in-home services available to support them. For those who transition into long-term care, a 14-day isolation period without visitations, therapy programs and (often) entertainment, awaits.

Having online activities to look forward to can help bridge the gap during these challenging days and provide muchneeded mental and physical stimulation to those in need.

By Lori McLeod, Greater Victoria Eldercare Society he weather is getting nicer and there’s light beginning to shine at the end of the global pandemic tunnel. However, it will still be awhile before life is back to normal, especially for seniors who are in the high-risk category. If you’re supporting an elderly parent during this time or if you find yourself getting a little stir-crazy staying at home and social distancing, here are some great online resources to help get you through.

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Check out the coast:

One of the great things about living on Vancouver Island is the ready access to parks, beaches and ocean vistas. If those aren’t easy for you or your loved one to get to right now, check out the video cams at Race Rocks (racerocks.ca/video-cameras/) for some great coastal views. You can even control one of the cameras remotely when you visit their site.

Enjoy art?

Even though art galleries all around the world are closed right now, you can tour many of the most famous ones online. The Louvre, the Uffuzi Gallery, the Museum of Modern Art in New York and many more all offer virtual tours, either on their websites, or through the Google Arts and Culture app that can be downloaded to a phone or tablet.

Gardening

If you need inspiration for the summer gardening season, you’ll find lots of that, too.

You can tour all kinds of gardens from the comfort of your couch, including the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew (kew.org) and the Botanic Garden at Oxford.

Visit www.gvef.org today!

Your donation can provide medical alarm systems to keep seniors safe in their homes, & technology to keep them connected with family & friends.

Exercise and Yoga

You’ll find free exercise classes for all levels of ability. If your parent has limited strength or mobility, encourage them to search ‘chair exercises’ or ‘chair yoga’ on YouTube. For more mobile seniors, the US National Ballet School even has simple dance routines for older adults (nbs-enb.ca/Sharing-Dance/Bring-DanceInto-Your-Home).

For the seniors we love, it’s vital that this time of social distancing doesn’t become a time of social isolation. Having online activities to look forward to can help bridge the gap during these challenging days and provide much-needed mental and physical stimulation to those in need.

For a more extensive list of online activities for your parents or family to enjoy, check out our ElderConnect site at: elderconnect.ca For more info on the Eldercare Foundation or to donate, visit: gvef.org, call us at: 250-370-5664, or email: tom.arnold@viha.ca.

www.gvef.org • 250-370- 5664 1454 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 2B7 Registered Charity #898816095RR0001

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One Day at a Time the aFFect coVid has had on our Business

By Johanna Booy, Owner of Care & Company Ltd, Senior Care Victoria s a member of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce, an active member in this community and business owner, I am well aware of the many effects this pandemic has had on local businesses. One has only to look around at the many ‘closed’ or ‘for lease’ signs around us.

Our business is unique in that we are ‘front line workers’ and continue to provide service to seniors who need assistance at home. Now, more than ever, it is increasingly important that our seniors have someone check in on them on a regular basis.

We are fortunate that we can get up each day, dress for work, work our regular 9 to 5, and continue to provide care. Following a routine greatly helps psychologically. Being open means our signs are out, the lights are on, and people walking by see a viable business operating despite COVID. What impact has COVID had on our

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business? We have had our challenges - what business hasn’t. We have lost a number of our senior clients who live in residence at care homes due to the fact that they are not allowing outside workers or family members to visit. It is very likely that we will see new legislation regarding staffi ng and companion care at care homes. This is just one of the ‘new ways of doing business’ changes we will see.

Another impact of COVID is our ability to provide staffi ng for our seniors, and a real challenge was to fi nd workers for the new client. Many of our workers were not earning enough or were caring for children and had to resign or be laid off. At the earliest stages of relief, one could not be sure if employees could work as well as receive the CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit).

When the government announced workers receiving CERB could also earn up to $1000 in addition, this brought back some of our workforce. Good news for us. Many caregivers

fear returning to work as they have children, or are retired themselves and fear COVID because of their age.

Many families were concerned that we were putting good health practises in place.

Were the caregivers supplied with the tools they required to do their work? Letters were written to families to ensure families that we were doing all we could to provide safe care, and to update them on government policies as we received new updates, which we then incorporated. Newsletters were, and still are, being sent out to families and caregivers announcing new legislations, regulations and assuring families of our commitment to care.

Occupational health and safety regulations have been upgraded in our workplace to meet the standards of Provincial and Federal government. Our families and clients can be assured that caregivers will be following proper protocols.

COVID has brought people together – it isn’t just a challenge, a fear or threat. At the

beginning, acquiring PPE such as gloves, masks and sanitizer was very difficult and these items were not available to us as front line workers. Earlier in April, we had a call out to assist with sourcing masks, gloves and sanitizer. To our rescue came Lorianne Koch, her daughter Grace, and Erin and Nancy Alexander. They’ve been sewing masks to support essential service employees as they saw the need, and called us to see how many we needed. They are lovely and fit well, are colourful, bright and cheery. We were so excited!

COVID has brought us new challenges and new sayings. I’ve heard a few kicked about. I used to kid around with my grandson who would come to work with me to answer phones on holidays. I’d say, “another day, another dollar”, but now it’s changed to “one foot in front of the other”, and others are saying “one day at a time”. This could be our ‘new normal’. seniorcarevictoria.ca

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etting out for a walk isn’t as easy for some as it is for others. Older adults with mobility challenges need safe, flat, paved walkways that are easy to navigate. In Saanich, there are many parks which offer just that and more.

Here are just a few; Sierra Park, located in Gordon Head on Sierra Place, offers a paved, flat loop that takes you around a grassy field and through a small horticultural display. The paved walkway is normally wide enough for two, but to maintain a physical six foot distance, a friend could walk on the grass beside you. There are benches to sit when you need a break or just relax and enjoy the garden. There are no washrooms.

The loop is approximately 300 metres.

Rutledge Park, located in Quadra Cedar Hill area on Inverness and Cloverdale, also offers an enchanting circular loop with a flat, paved pathway. The highlight of this park

is the public art and horticultural display built around the loop. Artist Tina Familo created poetry to reflect the history of the neighbourhood.

The poems were then carved onto eight granite stones from a local quarry. The eight stone poems were placed throughout the park to subtly enrich the beauty and meaning of this place. Although the loop is shorter, approximately 150 metres, your walk can be enlarged by including the surrounding sidewalks as well as the path.

Brydon Park in the Royal Oak area is often overlooked by residents, yet it offers almost two hectares of open green space. With no vehicle thoroughfare, it can be a sunny, quiet walk on wide, paved pathways. Brydon Park also offers naturescapes, and interpretive signs and a playground for kids. It can be accessed at the end of a number of streets - Mapleton, Vanguard and Viewmont. Pathways from Brydon also connect with the Colquitz

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Enjoy the sunshine on Saanich’s flat, wide, accessible walkways

Trail if you get adventurous. Paths crisscrossing the park offer a variety of distances for you try, from 200 metres to 350 metre loops. No washrooms are available.

The Gorge Waterway is a favourite with many walkers who require wide, flat, paved surfaces.

The walkway between Tillicum and Craigflower Road offers a path wide enough for social distancing as well as many benches along the way for resting. The highlight is the

water itself, and the opportunity to birdwatch and take in the horticultural displays. The distance between Tillicum and Craigflower is almost two kilometres, so is sure to give you a good walk. Many BC Transit buses run along Tillicum, Gorge and Craigflower, making it accessible at both ends. Washrooms are available.

The sun is coming out and we hope everyone can have a chance to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

There are many more types of trails and parks available; for more information, go to: www.saancich.ca /parks or call the Recreation office at: 250-475-5522.

Getting out for fresh air but mobility is a challenge?

Walk this way..

A number of parks in Saanich have flat, paved walkways so all mobility levels can be accommodated.

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We want everyone to be able to enjoy a walk in the sunshine and get some exercise.

Give these a try: Sierra Park - Gordon Head Brydon Park - Royal Oak Gorge Waterway - Tillicum Rutledge Park - Quadra Cedar Hill For information on Saanich Parks go to www.saanich.ca/parks or call the Parks office at 250-475-5522

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A Challenging Time to Say Goodbye

By Laura Van Sprang, Manager Sands Victoria Funeral Chapel ith everything we are all experiencing at this unprecedented time, imagine also going through the loss of a loved one.

Unfortunately, this is happening for many families at present and we want you to know that we are here for you.

At Sands, we want to provide the best possible service to every family, who are not only dealing with a pandemic, but have also suffered a tremendous loss. We are fi nding ways that we can bring the community together for the support that is so needed, without actually being able to come together.

Technology is a way for all of us right now to stay connected and live streaming a service is also an option we can offer.

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Victoria Centre 2340 Richmond Rd. 250 388-4268

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stay active * stay healthy * stay connected

We continue to help families through challenging times.

At your time of need or when planning ahead, our dedicated professionals are here to help, in person, by phone or online.

Visit sandsvictoria.ca Or call 778 -749 - 0028 Sands Funeral Chapel Cremation and Reception Centre - Victoria

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This allows your family and friends to watch from anywhere in the world. We hope this can be of some comfort for those who would like to pay tribute to their loved one and share their story at this time.

Protecting our employees and the families we serve is our top priority and we are closely following updates and adhering to direction from the government, including the recommended social and physical distancing.

We are open, but are taking every necessary precaution, including screening individuals at the door. We are allowing for people to pay their respects and say goodbye to their loved ones, but with staggered arrival times and appropriate distancing. It is also the responsibility of every individual person at this time, to act responsibly.

We are all in this together even though we are separated, because it is the right thing to do.

The hardest part for us at the funeral home is having the bereaved leave without the supportive hugs we have all become so accustomed to giving.

Everyone is so understanding and we show our support through heartfelt looks and kind gestures.

If the family wishes to postpone services until a later date, we can still assist them in arranging things in advance and remind them that it is never too late to celebrate a life and we will be here to guide them through that time, when the world has healed and we can once again come together and share our grief, as we always have. arbormemorial.ca/en/sands

Finding new hobbies during COVID-19

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eisure time can seem like a luxury for many adults. While it can seem like there’s little time in the day to do more than tend to responsibilities at work and at home, people may have more time to pursue leisure activities than they realize.

In its 2018 Statistics Canada Time Use Survey, the share of Canadians aged 15 and older who used the Internet was 91 per cent, with more seniors reporting Internet use (71 per cent). Results from the previous survey cycle indicated that 83 per cent of Canadians had used the Internet in 2012, with the proportion of seniors online at 48 per cent.

Leisure time seems part and parcel of daily life in Canada, where the average person age 15 and over spent roughly one hour per day engaging in active leisure, which includes activities like drawing, playing an instrument and dancing, and more than two hours per day on passive leisure, such as watching television or reading books.

How people spend their leisure time might affect their perceptions about that time. For example, few people may consider watching television an ‘activity,’ though the Canadian Time Use Survey found that watching TV occupied more leisure time, nearly three hours per day, than any other leisure activity. Finding new hobbies that encourage active participation can make leisure time more memorable.

think Back to your chiLdhood.

Hobbies you once enjoyed as a child may have long since been forgotten, but it can be fun to reimmerse yourself in such interests. Adults who loved to play sports as a child can no doubt fi nd adult leagues in their area, while once budding artists might want to dust off their easels and paint. reinVent soMething you’re aLready doing. Another way to fi nd a new hobby is to consider the things you already do and see if there’s ways to make them better. For example, cooking each night might be made more enjoyable by fi ne-tuning your culinary skills, trying some new recipes. If you love to read, look through your books on the shelf and see if there are any that you have not read yet. artistic pursuits. The therapeutic value of drawing and colouring comes from the need to concentrate. Immerse yourself and ëforgetí your troubles while in the midst of a coloring activity. Everyone needs a break from reality sometimes.

Craft activities like making cards, gifts, decorations, bookmarks and collages can be immersive and gratifying.

indoor gardening. You can enliven any room with a pot plant, and there a pot plants to suit any conditions. There are many hidden benefits to growing plants indoors. arMchair traVeL. Travel videos can be fascinating to watch. Choose a country and some suitable Watch youtuBe Videos on a chosen country. Try Google Maps or even search online for a country you are interested in. Or check out Ted Talks for interesting social commentary. phone caLLs or Video chats. Call family or friends for a chat. It will lift your spirits and provide a welcome break. For an even more interactive and immersive experience, why not video chat using Skype, Google Hangout, or FaceTime. expand your horiZons. It’s easy for anyone to say ‘no’ to something new, but especially so for adults accustomed to their routines. But men and women who are willing to try anything are more likely to fi nd something new to be passionate about than those who shy away from the unknown. You don’t have to make a big initial commitment when trying a new hobby, but approach any new ideas or suggestions with an open mind.

Finding a new hobby as an adult can be tricky. But approaching activities with an open mind may help people uncover new hobbies they can be passionate about.

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Oh, my aching

back!

By your friendly neighbourhood Heart Pharmacist any of us have experienced back pain. It is believed that this is the second most common form of pain.

In case you were wondering, headaches are the fi rst. This issue came to my attention when I participated in a rare activity in Victoria, shovelling snow. This might also be an issue as people are self-isolating and working in their gardens. In the past, it was mostly older people who experienced back pain, but now more children are reporting back problems. This is thought to be caused by poor posture, sports injuries and carrying heavy backpacks. No matter who you are, back pain can be treated and (even better) avoided.

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THREE THINGS THAT CAN CAUSE INJURY

Your back is a very complex structure.

There are many muscles, tendons and ligaments that help your back straighten and twist. There are three things that usually cause muscle injuries. First is too much force for the muscle to handle, such as lifting too much. The best example of this is bending at the hips and lifting a box that is too heavy.

The second is frequency, doing the same movement over and over. This type of injury is often experienced when people try to shovel too much snow. Shoveling involves repeated twisting of the lower back. The third is posture, holding the muscles in inappropriate positions for extended periods of time. Classic examples of this include sitting in a chair that has poor support for the lower back. Many of these stresses often combine to cause back pain.

STRENGTHEN YOUR BACK

Perhaps the best way to prevent back problems is to keep your back strong and flexible. If you have any back problems, speak with your doctor or physiotherapist before trying these exercises.

To strengthen your back, you must fi rst strengthen your stomach muscles. These muscles help to support your back. The best exercise is called an abdominal crunch.

Lie on your back, with your knees bent and your feet fl at on the floor. Something soft under your back can make this exercise more comfortable. Place your hands behind your head, keep your chin up and look at the ceiling and curl your shoulder blades off the ground. This exercise only requires a small movement. Don’t pull up with your hands, don’t curl your chin to your chest and focus on using your stomach muscles only.

Another great back exercise requires you to be on your stomach with your arms stretched out in front of you. Gently lift your

arms and chin off the floor and SLIGHTLY arch your back. Hold this for a few seconds and lower them to the ground. Now try it with your legs. The alternate way to perform this exercise is to simultaneously lift your left leg and right arm, hold, then lower them. Repeat this with the opposite limbs. Remember to do it gently and only arch your back slightly. The fi rst few times you do this take it easy, don’t do too much.

Remember, the second cause of back injuries too much repetition.

PAIN RELIEF

Prevention is fi ne, but how do you treat the symptoms of back pain? Pain relievers come in two general forms, topical (applied to the skin) or oral (taken by mouth). There are four main types of over the counter oral pain relievers in Canada; ASA, acetaminophen, ibuprofen and the now available naproxen.

They work very similarly, but they all have their slight differences. The most popular pain relief option is acetaminophen (Tylenol). It is known to help reduce the sensation of pain, but it does not reduce inflammation. The other over the counter pain relievers (ASA, ibuprofen and naproxen) have the benefit of reducing inflammation as well as all pain.

You can also fi nd muscle pain specific products which contain a muscle relaxant called methocarbamol. This muscle relaxant can be very effective, but can make you drowsy. Ask your Heart Pharmacist about which pain relief option would be best for you.

WARNING SIGNS

Are there any warning signs associated with a sore back? There are several things to watch for. The pain should last no longer than two weeks. It should not be accompanied by a high fever. You should not experience numbness or pain in your lower limbs. Also, you should not have difficult or painful urination. Any of these symptoms should be brought to the attention of your Doctor quickly.

For more information about back pain and treatments, look at the BC Health Guide. You might have a paper copy in your home, or read it online healthlinkbc.ca.

I have found that this is the best source of free medical information.

Don’t forget to make sure that you have a good, fi rm mattress. The back needs support while you sleep. This also applies to your chairs, make sure that they support your lower back, and don’t slouch when you sit. Be good to your back and it will always ‘back you up’. heartpharmacy.com

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Westhills is a BUILT GREEN® Community

Doing Our Part by Staying Apart

WESTHILLS THANKS THE FRONTLINE WORKERS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC We are so proud of how our community has come together to support each other during this crisis.

Westhills is being vigilant about maintaining a safe workplace and keeping those we work with safe.

In support of social distancing, our show home has reopened its doors with new COVID policies and procedures in place. Our team is available to show properties Thursday to Monday, 12 – 4:00 PM, or if you prefer, through video conferencing. All of our current listings and details are available on our website, including virtual tours of our Rize View Homes. If you are on-site, simply scan the QR code on our showhome's front door to take a virtual tour.

Westhills staff are also volunteering to help Westhills residents in need of assistance.

Give us a call if you need grocery or prescription delivery, or just would like to have a friendly conversation.

Thank you to everyone who has visited us and purchased a home within Westhills this record-setting sales year. We remain committed, during the current crisis and beyond, to continue to develop this wonderful community.

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Aside from the bounty of new amenities surrounding the 500-acre master-planned community, consider the additional benefits that living in a brand-new home can bring. Right-sizing means a whole lot more than simply living a low-maintenance lifestyle. Living in a brand new home offers environmental and health advantages as well. Not to mention the savings involved in running ENERGY STAR rated windows and appliances, water-saving faucets and

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