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Seniors’ lifestyle talks + tables WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7 , 2015 • 11AM-4PM VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN • VISITOR CENTRE BROUGHT TO YOU BY

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A recent study shows the number of Vancouver residents still working and volunteering after they’ve been deemed a “senior” is growing.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Vancouver Courier also has a long history of supporting seniors in the community through editorial, fundraising and sponsorship so it’s no surprise it’s partnered with the Tapestry Foundation to organize the Lifetime event at VanDusen Botanical Garden and create this new publication celebrating older adults.

Ann Adams, chief executive officer for the Tapestry Foundation for Health Care, says it’s the organization’s job to ensure seniors aren’t forgotten. The foundation’s mandate is to raise funds for priority needs such as purchasing equipment and funding programs that enhance seniors’ care, as well as foster greater understanding of their health needs through research and education. The Foundation operates under the umbrella of Providence Health Care.

That’s largely due to the fact this city offers so much when it comes to resources, indoor and outdoor recreation and community programs. Those resources also contribute to the fact Vancouver is home to a group described as “super seniors” — older adults you’ll find swimming at Kits Pool in the summer, hitting the slopes of Whistler on a winter weekend or studying graphic design. Seniors in the sea-to-sky corridor are an active bunch — something this city’s small army of top notch orthopedic surgeons can attest to.

Vancouver seniors are also politically astute and are more likely to vote than any other demographic in this city, which means they yield a lot of power — something to consider with a federal election just around the corner.

It’s fitting this publication hits stands Oct. 1, International Day of Older Persons as declared by the United Nations, an organization that celebrates older adults. That celebration continues Oct. 7, when the Vancouver Courier and

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Tapestry Foundation for Health Care host Lifetime: Seniors’ Lifestyle Talks and Tables — a free event at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organized for men and women aged 55 and older, Lifetime includes a speaker series moderated by Dr. Art Hister and tables hosted by representatives from key businesses and service organizations. Lifetime: Seniors’ Lifestyle Talks and Tables takes place Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Great Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St.

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Body strength and balance decline as we age. Come and talk with physiotherapist Yee Tse to get important tips on how to prevent falls, and have your muscle strength tested.

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Speaker sessions Your Good Health – Fact vs. Fiction With plenty of information in print and on the Internet, there’s a lot to learn about maintaining your health. On Oct. 7, take advantage of information from health and wellness experts on things you should know and practise. All sessions are 45 minutes long and will be moderated by everyone’s favourite media doctor on Global BC, Dr. Art Hister.

Dr. Art Hister is seen daily as a health analyst on Global BC’s Morning News and is a weekly contributor to news segments on Thursday and Saturday. He is the author of two Canadian bestsellers, Midlife Man and Dr. Art Hister’s Guide to a Longer and Healthier Life, as well as numerous articles for publications.

FOOD – WHAT’S NEW AND BEST FOR YOU Good nutrition is part of a healthy lifestyle, and meeting your unique nutritional 12:00 needs is achieved by eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods. But which are the most nutrient-rich foods? What changes with aging? Should you take supplements?

Clinical Dietitian Educator Liz da Silva guides you through the latest research.

Liz da Silva is a Clinical Dietitian Educator in the Fraser Health Authority and a clinical instructor in the Dietetics Program, Faculty of Land/Food Systems at UBC. She has conducted practice-based research for more than a decade and has a longstanding interest in vitamins and minerals in gerontology and chronic disease.

BUILDING STRENGTH TO PREVENT FALLS Body strength and balance tend to decline as we age. The good news, 1:30 according to physiotherapist Yee Tse, is that it’s never too late to use simple exercise and activity to improve your strength and balance. “Why lose your independence through avoidable circumstances?” says Yee Tse. “I urge everyone to learn how to avoid that first fall — so you can live longer, enjoy better health, and stay independent.”

Yee Tse is a Physiotherapy Practice Coordinator for the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. She leads practice for Home Health and residential physiotherapists in Vancouver.

AGING 2.0 – LINKING TO REPUTABLE BRAIN INFO The Internet is the go-to place for health information. But how reliable is the 3:00 information posted? Dr. Julie Robillard talks about the quality and ethics of online resources for brain health and aging and shares tips on how to identify high quality information and potentially harmful resources on the Internet.

Dr. Julie Robillard is Assistant Professor of Neurology at the National Core for Neuroethics and at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at UBC. She leads a research program that explores the intersection of aging, new media and ethics and advocates for fact over fiction when it comes to brain health.

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grand feel of the dining room to the highquality ingredients served. No matter what you desire, the chefs at Crofton are happy to prepare it. For more information, call 604-263-0921. Visit reveraliving.com.

TAPESTRY TAPESTRY: IT’S THE FOOD One of the most important aspects of any senior community is the food and that’s something taken seriously in all Tapestry retirement communities. There are no daily buffet-style meals, cafeteria lines or scheduled dining room seatings. Instead, Tapestry residents have access to multiple on-site venues that operate under a restaurant model with flexible dining times and a variety of menu options prepared by professional chefs. Choices when it comes to food are just one way that Tapestry Retirement Communities focus on enhancing lifestyles through a commitment to preserving residents’ independence while at the same time offering support and community.

TERRACES ON 7TH: MUSIC & MORE Centrally located just off of Granville and West Seventh Avenue near Granville Island, Terraces on 7th offers spectacular views of downtown in a boutique independent assisted living community. Besides its central location and views, Terraces on 7th offers musical entertainment, including a concert series dubbed Music That is so Nice to Come Home To. Retirement Concepts and Health Arts Society have joined together to celebrate B.C’.s communities through the arts. During a year-long concert series, guests enjoy sophisticated musical performances by talented local artists alongside Retirement Concepts residents at various venues.

Attendees also have the opportunity to sample first-class cuisine from an executive chef. Visit retirementconcepts.com.

LEGACY CROFTON MANOR REVERA CROFTON MANOR: REFINED HOSPITALITY Located on six acres of lavish grounds, Crofton Manor has served the Kerrisdale community for more than 40 years. With elegant accommodations with wellappointed décor, residents can live in luxury and style and maintain peace of mind with a dedicated health and wellness team and a full continuum of care. Through an engaging lineup of activities, Crofton helps residents feel fulfilled in body, mind and spirit with an extensive choice of daily programs.

Crofton’s dedicated concierge team is available to meet your every need, including transportation arrangements with the residence’s complimentary luxury sedan chauffeur service. At Crofton, culinary excellence is always on the menu, from the

LEGACY: SENIOR LIVING: LIFESTYLE This boutique-style retirement community is centrally located with access to shopping and transit. And if the bus isn’t your preference, book a ride in the chauffeured Bentley available. An on-site concierge will assist with dinner reservations, book the guest suite for out-of-town visitors, arrange catering services for private functions, schedule a town car and more.

Other amenities available include Kleanse Spa Bar for relaxation, rejuvenation and total pampering, a private club room available for parties complete with a personalized menu for you and your guests, and a luxurious theatre room available for rent.

Need to get serious? Pull up a desk at the business centre, which provides Wi-Fi for your own computer, public computers and space to hold private meetings. Visit legacyseniorliving.com.

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Time to dip into the reader mailbag.

Colm writes, “I am a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels and have delivered to people ranging in age from 78 to 97 who have the full spectrum of ailments, such as early dementia, sight, hearing, mobility problems, etc. I suggest that you write an article that would define independent living, assisted living, residential care, nursing homes, intermediate care and long-term care, etc. You could also address the level of medical care provided by the various retirement homes.”

Thanks for the assignment, Colm. Terms used for care for the elderly can be confusing and are subject to change.

Types of care defined.

Reader requests discussion of local options for the elderly TOM CARNEY TOMCARNEY@TELUS.NET

Generally speaking, care for older adults is provided in one of three ways: home care, retirement homes that are most often privately run, and government-funded residential care facilities. Let’s look at these options in more detail.

HOME CARE Home care (also referred to as home and community health services) is offered through Vancouver Coastal Health.

Home care is designed to supplement, rather than replace, care to individuals provided by family, friends and community.

Services include bathing, dressing, mobility and transfers, exercising, medication management and more.

HOME CARE NURSING Home care nursing provides professional nursing care in your home. Physiotherapists and occupational therapists from Community rehabilitation services can help you set up your home to make it safer and easier to get around. Numerous private sector providers offer home-care services on a for-profit basis. There are some good people out there, but remember you are inviting people into your home so do your due diligence.

ADULT DAY-CARE Adult day-care services offer nursing supervision, health monitoring, personal care assistance, recreation and a lunch.

ASSISTED LIVING If you choose to leave your home, the option of assisted living includes rental accommodation, hospitality services and personal care. It’s primarily intended for seniors and people with physical challenges with low to moderate incomes who require help with personal care. Two things to note here: you must be able to direct your own care and make your own decisions and the prescribed services such as help with medication, bathing, dressing, etc., are capped at two services per person.

RETIREMENT HOMES Retirement homes (also referred to as independent living or supportive living) are

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Life Can Be Challenging.

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Recovery Challenges “I need help while I recover.”

Family Illness Challenges “ We’re stressed by illness.”

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designed for people who do not need 24hour availability to nursing care or specialized health-care services. Some seniors refer to this as intermediate care. Most seniors are in their mid-to-late-80s by the time they enter a retirement home. Typically the service includes your own room or suite, daily meals, laundry, linens, 24/7 availability of staff, outings, regular fitness and social programs, Internet access, health and wellness programs and transportation to appointments. Some retirement homes will have an assisted living floor and a floor for those with memory issues.

NURSING HOMES Finally, nursing homes, also referred to as residential care or long-term care, are

meant for those who have complex needs, require 24-hour nursing care or specialized care and are not able to remain safely in their own homes. Long-term care provides the highest level of medical care outside of hospitals. Most people in long-term care are older and the facility will be the final home for most of them.

Who is eligible for these types of health and support services, how do you access them and what do they cost? I’ll answer those questions in my next column.

Tom Carney is the former executive director of the Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society.

Ideas for future columns are welcome at tomcarney@telus.net.

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Emergency preparedness

The extended power outage the City of Vancouver and surrounding areas suffered earlier this month sent hundreds rushing out to buy flashlights and extra batteries.

It also spurred many procrastinators to finally purchase that survival kit they’ve been talking about for years. The joy of buying a pre-packaged kit instead of making multiple purchases at various locations is it’s basically one-stop-shopping.

And that’s where Port Moody-based Survivormate comes in. Survivormate manufactures waterproof, mold-proof and insulated grab-and-go survival emergency kits considered industry leading in content, quality and price. The company offers a variety of kits to fit different needs, including the Critter Kids pack for children, which includes essentials such as a rain coat, emergency blanket, purified water, a snack bar, flashlight and whistle. The Survivormate School Buddy includes similar items, while the Survivormate Quake Two Person Deluxe Kit also comes with two first aid kits, a crank radio, cell phone charger, hailing siren, 12-hour candle, collapsible water bottles, a camp stove and water purification tablets among other essentials.

Survivormate’s mandate is to create realistic grab-and-go kits that will get families and individuals through a crisis in the safest and most comfortable way possible. For more information, visit survivormate.com or call 604-942-7774 or (toll free) 1-855-781-7878.

B.C.Government Grants

The B.C. government is committing $500,000 for 2016 age-friendly Community Planning Project grants to help local governments establish or continue projects and community planning that supports healthy, active seniors.

To qualify for these grants, communities are encouraged to consider projects and community planning that focus on accessibility, dementia, elder abuse prevention and non-medical home supports.

To date, more than 140 local governments in all areas of B.C. have received at least one grant, and more than 240 projects have been funded. Age-friendly grants provide up to $20,000 to municipal governments for projects that engage seniors within the larger community. Some

examples of age-friendly projects and community planning include: seniorfocused recreation and social programs, community and age-friendly accessibility assessments and official community plan updates and community awareness and supports for those living with dementia and their families.

Applications for 2016 grants are due to the Union of B.C. Municipalities by Oct. 30, 2015. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by Dec. 11, 2015.

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At Tapestry Retirement Communities, we make sure you have the freedom and support to do the things you love. Whether it’s dancing and staying fit, enjoying our great food or getting involved in the local community. Because it’s our belief that respecting your personal choices and independence will bring out the best in you.

Call us today and see what kind of individualized programs we can offer to help keep your body, mind and spirit healthy, vibrant and young at heart.

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Melinda Burns, who runs Mandate with husband George, says the couple recently re-branded the company “Ageless Adventures,” which better suites the spirit of the services they offer.

“We thought it was more clear and whimsical,” said Burns. “As you age, you still want adventure, but we won’t have you jumping out of planes. What we provide is soft adventure.”

Burns explains their tours are popular with travellers as young as 50 to adventurers in their 80s and 90s. Each tour is led by a professional and friendly guide who creates a fun and casual atmosphere.

All tours are thoroughly researched and designed for the mature adult. Clients can expect diverse sightseeing, comfortable accommodation, quality meals and activities organized to provide historical perspective. Ageless Adventure Tours also supports B.C. Children’s Hospital, World Vision and the MS Society with participation in the annual MS Walk, Run or Roll Program.

base for adventures and tours. It’s an alternative to moving from hotel to hotel, something some older adults still enjoy.

According to Ageless Adventures criteria, hotels, resorts and lodges must have a three-star rating or better, include amenities such as a pool and hot tub or spa and offer rooms with ocean and lakefront views.

Each Stay ‘n’ Play package includes at least two sightseeing tours and most meals. Burns notes when free time is booked into an itinerary, tour guides offer optional activities and dining ideas. Clients can then decide whether to dine and wander alone or join the group. Burns says by keeping group numbers smaller — typically less than 30 — it allows more opportunity for interesting activities, such as enjoying an indigenous feast in the home of a First Nations elder.

Clients can expect diverse sightseeing, comfortable accommodation, quality meals and activities...

Burns says due to feedback from clients, the company is now offering popular Stay ‘n’ Play packages that include three or more nights in one hotel, which is then used as a

“It allows us a lot of inclusion,” says Burns.

Tours are broken down by physical requirements with some more strenuous than others.

“I saw a women in her 80s who needed help to keep her balance, but could walk forever,” says Burns. “And then I saw people in their 60s with no balance problems who couldn’t keep up with her.”

Some past Stay ‘n’ Play tours include Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico; Jasper Park Lodge Spring Fling; Storm Watching in Long Beach, Calif.; Palm Springs Getaway; Discover Maui; and Tucson Sun Getaway. Some of the fall tours on offer include Chicago Arts and Architecture; Kettle Valley Railroad, Wine and Casino in Penticton; Thanksgiving in Sidney, B.C.; and Christmas in Branson, Mo. “Stay ‘n’ Play is all about staying in one location when possible and getting to know the area,” says Burns.

“It’s a cruise ship mentality.”

For more information, visit mandatetours.com.

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In an effort to demonstrate women can absolutely look fabulous after 50, the Courier enlisted the help of the beautiful Carmen Ruiz y Laza, host of CarmenTV broadcast on JoyTV, a division of Zoomer Media SANDRA THOMAS STHOMAS@VANCOURIER.COM

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Ruiz y Laza chose three looks from her wardrobe for the fashion shoot, which took place at the elegant Private Residences at Hotel Georgia. Tanya Tasselaar from Blanche Macdonald provided hair and makeup with photography by the Courier’s Dan Toulgoet. Clothing: J Brand Jeans, Oak + Fort coat, Ted Baker London blouse, Browns’ boots, Zara suit and sweater, Chanel necklaces, Prada boots, Catherine Regehr gown, jewels by Alan Anderson and Prada shoes.

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ladies. Who can forget the elegance and flair of old-school glamorous Hollywood icons? Moses is my executive producer and he suggested I dress in “approachable glam” so he’s influenced my look on CarmenTV. I went from wearing elite designers, Dior, Versace, Prada, to a more affordable wardrobe. My viewers have responded very positively to this change.

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Trends can be a downfall if you don’t adjust them to your age. I think the goal is not to look like a younger version of ourselves, but rather a hipper version of our age.

The trick is to incorporate the “It” pieces into your real life.

Be age-appropriate and that means how it feels on you, not how it looks on another woman. I have older friends who wear rock star clothes and they fit the style perfectly and though I admire their look it would be awkward on my personality type. I am inspired to use elements of fashion yet not be a slave to it. Finally, tread carefully if you and your daughter shop at the same store!

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Any favourite/signature pieces you can’t live without?

Cashmere sweaters, T-shirts, scarves and wraps. I have them all in colour-coded sets and I absolutely depend on them. Like most European women I walk, a lot, so have a great collection of sensible heels and flats shoes and boots (love Prada) and ultra-comfortable high heels to take me out on the town — Dior and Dolce & Gabbana fit me perfectly. My go-to everyday bag is actually a tote from Louis Vuitton called Neverfull MM that incredibly lives up to its name, my navy Birkin also works well. At night my go to bags are my classic Chanel flap bags, they’re surprisingly roomy.

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What do you think of Vancouver’s fashion style?

I see plenty of fashion lovers on our streets and many times I am compelled to randomly say, “You look great.” This bad press we seem to have because of

our love of sports clothing is not the style I focus on — I wear it too but only at the gym. Casual elegance is all over our streets, especially in fellow Zoomers. There’s so many gorgeous fashion boutiques in our city that one can’t help but think they inspire us all to not save that special piece, just wear it today — just because.

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