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February 2014
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A directory for seniors in Burnaby and
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Welcome to Living 60+
Exercise is good, at any age ...........................page 5 Great workshops in the community ..................page 6 Time to break silence about abuse ...................page 7 Keeping things Better at Home........................page 8 Nutrition and aging .................................... page 10 Health Services ........................................ page 16 Services for the disabled ............................. page 17 Meals on Wheels ....................................... page 19 Shop-by-phone groceries ............................. page 19 Housing information ................................... page 19 Care facilities .......................................... page 20 Hearing challenges: The Trouble with Treble ..... page 28
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Welcome to Living 60+, your information source for so many things in the community, with a focus on the needs of residents 60 years old and above. This guide is designed to provide an easy-access list of helpful resources, a great tool you can keep by the phone for quick reference. Inside you’ll find everything from how to get help with tax preparation, where to get health information to where to go to get more involved in the community. The NewsLeader wants to give special thanks to City of Burnaby’s Citizen Support Services, Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society and in New Westminster the Senior Services Society—three agencies that provide a fantastic range of services in their respective cities. Besides the directory, there are also several articles to help you live life to the fullest. We hope you enjoy this magazine and find it useful.
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Exercise, is good, at any age • Exercise is safe even if you have not been physically active in a long time. Many older men and women worry that suddenly embracing physical fitness after years of inactivity may be detrimental to their health. But that’s only true if men and women don’t exercise caution at the outset of their routines. When beginning the routine, take things very slowly at first. When strength training, start off with very little weight so your muscles can grow acclimated to the motions and you can get the exercises down pat. As you grow more comfortable and your body starts to feel more up to the challenges of daily exercise, you can begin to gradually alter your cardio-
vascular and strength training workouts to make them more challenging.
even moderate physical activity performed on a regular basis can reduce fatigue.
• Exercise can make existing medical conditions more manageable. Men and women over the age of 50 who have preexisting medical conditions are likely to find that exercise alleviates rather than exacerbates their physical problems.
• No one is too old to exercise. It’s not uncommon for men and women in their golden years to think they are too old to exercise. Some may feel that their toned down workouts cannot possibly be making much of an impact thanks to the physical limitations old age has put on their bodies, while others may think it’s unwise for someone in their 70s or 80s to be physically active. But no one is too old to exercise, as exercise helps the body stay strong and fit even when you can no longer max out on the bench press or squat hundreds of pounds. Scaling back your exercise routine will be necessary as you get older, but that does not mean you cannot still benefit from physical activity.
• Exercise reduces fatigue, so sitting around to preserve strength is not effective. Exercise improves strength and energy levels, so sitting on the sideline to preserve your strength is counterproductive and could lead to serious medical problems. While getting adequate rest and giving your body ample time recover from physical activity is essential, your body won’t benefit by avoiding exercise to preserve your strength. However,
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Exercise is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. Including exercise in your daily routine can lower your risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and exercise can even sharpen mental acuity, reduce anxiety and improve mood. But as beneficial as exercise can be, many men and women, particularly men and women over the age of 50, who have not laced up their sneakers in years are hesitant to begin an exercise regimen for a variety of reasons, potentially putting their long-term health at risk. According to the National Institute on Aging, the following are a few points men
and women should know as they attempt to improve their physical fitness with a more active lifestyle.
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Look Helpful spring workshops better in the community feel BURNABY COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS great! ACCESSING Following are some workshops in March and April:
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Learn about community resources related to dementia, food and nutrition, home support, transportation, how to navigate Burnaby Home Health Services, end of life care, and more. Wednesday, March 5th, 7 - 9 p.m. Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby. With gerontologist Katherine Willett, BSOSS in partnership with Vancity Burnaby Heights. To register: 604-877-7063.
HOUSING OPTIONS FOR THE ELDERLY…AND SOME FUNDING OPTIONS
Understand housing options when an older person is no longer able to live in their home. Options include Supportive Housing, Assisted Living, and Residential Care. Providers include government/public, non-profits and the private sector. Learn some ways to fund the cost of seniors housing from the sale of a home and/or personal resources. Saturday, April 5th, 10 am - 12:30 p.m. Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby. With K. Willett, BSOSS & Keith Hazell, Vancity Manager Retirement Tax & Estate Planning. In partnership with BSOSS and Vancity Burnaby Heights community branch To register 604-877-7063.
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More than 20 exhibitors, and five speakers. Drop-in for awhile or stay for the whole event. Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Holiday Inn Express Metrotown, 4405 Central Blvd., Burnaby No registration required – just drop in!
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FAMILY (UNPAID) CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES
This education series, reserved for Burnaby family caregivers, examines how unpaid family & friend caregivers can better care for themselves, discusses community resources - including Fraser Health Authority programs -, housing options, dementia, end of life care, and more. With gerontologist Katherine Willett. Saturdays, 10 am – noon, May 24, 31, June 7, and 14. At Vancity Burnaby Heights. Registration for entire four sessions required: 604-734-3054
FAMILY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
A self-help support group where you can share emotions and experiences, exchange practical information with others, and create a network for mutual support. Meets every other Saturday, 10 am – 12 p.m. At Holdom & Lougheed. Facilitated by gerontologist Linda Comba. 604-2912258
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Burnaby Multicultural Society’s Elder Abuse Awareness program helps serve those seniors who graciously served their respective communities, nurtured their families, helped educate their children and contributed to society over their working years. Unfortunately, some of these seniors now find themselves with little or no voice and suffer from elder abuse today. This abuse occurs in most cases at the hands of their own children, and in other cases by family members, friends, neighbours, landlords, caregivers or strangers in the community where they live. With the onset of an aging baby boomer wave, the projected population of people Seniors, and others who witness abuse, are urged to aged 65 and over living in the ‘break the silence’ and seek assistance. Metro Vancouver and Sea expected to increase by 30 per munity at large aware that to Sky area by 2027 will be cent in the next decade, elder elder abuse exists in many over 610,000. In other words, abuse will probably increase ways, shapes and forms, and according to a report on proportionally if we do not also to serve notice to curCKNW, we are adding 1,200 become more proactive and rent and would-be perpetranew seniors to the 65+ age bracket day by day in Canada. put in place measures to com- tors that society will not turn bat it. a blind eye to elder abuse. Despite these staggering Burnaby Multicultural Abusive actions like causing demographic statistics, it is Society (BMS) has been profinancial hardship on a senior, actually difficult to describe viding Elder Abuse Awareness physically harming a senior or the extent of elder abuse in to the community for prevenkeeping a senior in isolation is our society. It is estimated tion and outreach. There is unacceptable and will not be that more than 80 per cent a two-fold purpose of this tolerated. of abuse may go unreported. campaign: to make the comSince the launch of the With the senior population
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Keeping things Better at Home Seniors are an important and growing part of our community. To ensure that seniors can continue to live independently in their own homes, the Better at Home Program provides nonmedical support to assist with daily tasks. Funded by the Government of B.C. and managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland, Better at Home is offered in up to 68 communities in British Columbia. Citizen Support Services is the lead agency in Burnaby, and in New Westminster the program is offered through Seniors Services Society. The program offers rides to appointments and light housekeeping provided by home support agencies. In Burnaby, MOSAIC is also a partner assisting in referrals from non-English speaking seniors. To qualify for either of the services, you need to be a Burnaby or New Westminster resident, over 65 years of age and living independently with few supports. Fees for Better at Home services are determined on a sliding scale, based on ability to pay. For further information about the program please check out the website www.betterathome.ca or in Burnaby call Michele Wilson, coordinator of Burnaby Better at Home at 604-2974877. In New Westminster, call 604-520-6621 or email support@ seniorsservicessociety.ca.
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Nutrition is important for people of all ages, but it’s especially important for men and women over the age of 50, who can dramatically improve their quality of life by eating a wellbalanced diet filled with vitamins and nutrients. Though that may seem like common sense, research has shown that men and women in this age group, who are often referred to as “Baby Boomers,” are not necessarily as healthy as they may seem. A recent study found that baby boomers are less healthy than the generation that immediately preceded them, tending to be more likely to have higher levels of hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol. The following are a few ways men and women over 50 can alter their diets so their bodies are getting what they need to live long and healthy lives well into their golden years. • Balance your diet. When changing your diet, be sure to include plenty of protein and carbohydrates. Protein maintains and rebuilds muscles, which is especially important for aging men and women who might find themselves unable to keep up with the physical demands of everyday life as well as they used to. Including ample low-fat protein, which can be found in fish, eggs and low-fat dairy among other foods, will aid in muscle recovery, benefitting aging athletes as well as those men and women over 50 who recently started exercising as a means to regaining their physical fitness. Please see next page
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Carbohydrates are also an important part of a balanced diet, as they are a great source of energy that can help men and women stay active well past the age of 50. Carbohydrates found in fruits, grains and vegetables are the most beneficial, as these contain valuable vitamins, minerals and nutrients. • Don’t denounce dairy. Dairy is a great source of calcium, which promotes strong bones and teeth. Men and women over the age of 50 want their bones to be as strong as possible because aging is one of the strongest risk factors for osteoporosis, a potentially debilitating medical condition in which loss of tissue causes bones to become brittle and fragile. • Cut back on sodium intake. Cutting back on sodium intake can be very beneficial, especially for men and women over the age of 50, who are at greater risk of diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Processed foods, soups, canned goods, salad dressings, condiments such as mustard and ketchup, and breakfast cereals are just a few of the many products that may contain alarming amounts of sodium. That’s important to note, as excess sodium increases blood pressure by holding excess fluid in the body. That excess fluid puts an added burden on the heart, potentially increasing a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure, osteoporosis, cancer, and kidney disease. The problem with cutting back on sodium is that salt is so often relied on to make foods taste better, and many people find saltfree foods bland. But the rewards of reducing sodium intake are so significant that it’s worth making the adjustment, especially for men and women over the age of 50.
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND KEY CONTACTS
CITIZEN sUPPoRT sERvICEs
AMBULANCE
111-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby
911
Programs provided by City of Burnaby, Citizen Support Services.
604-294-7980
FIRE 911
• Gadabouts - Outings for the Elderly
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• Lunch Program
911
• Phone Buddy Program
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• Shop by Phone Grocery Program
604-294-7922 (Burnaby RCMP)
• Shopping Buddies Program
604-525-5411 (New Westminster Police)
• Volunteer Visitor Program
GROCERIES
CITY SERVICES BURNABY CITY HALL
For most updated information on distribution locations:
604-294-7944 TTY: 604-294-7308
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4949 Canada Way, Burnaby
604-876-3601, www.foodbank.bc.ca
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Distribution locations:
604-521-3711
SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH
511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster
7135 Walker Ave., Burnaby 604-526-0244
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Hours: Every Tuesday except social assistance week.
604-520-6621
9:30 to 11 a.m.
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ST. TIMOTHY’S CHURCH
Based in New Westminster, this organization provides supports and housing for seniors who live independently. • Out and About
4550 Kitchener St., Burnaby 604-299-6816 Hours: Every Thursday except the week social assistance is distributed. Noon to 1 p.m.
• Shop by Phone Grocery Program
Hours: Every Friday except the week social assistance is distributed. 10 to 11 a.m.
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LIBRARIES
WEST BURNABY UNITED CHURCH 604-434-4747 6050 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby Free community lunch. Hours: Tuesday, 12 to 1 p.m.
HOME LIBRARY SERVICE
SENIORS SERVICES SOCIETY In New Westminster on Fridays, the Seniors Services Society has a bus pick up older adults from home and take them to a restaurant for lunch. There is a minimal charge for this program, clients cover the cost of their own meal. Call 604-520-6621.
This is a free service if you are a resident who must remain at home for three months or more due to poor health, physical weakness, poor eyesight or physical disability, or if you are a senior and do not have transportation to a library. BURNABY: 604-436-5423, www.bpl.bc.ca NEW WEST: 604-527-4650, www.nwpl.ca
PUBLIC LIBRARIES BURNABY
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FEDERAL HELP WITH MONEY CANADA PENSION PLAN (CPP)
Every semester the SFU Liberal Arts and 55+ Program offers non-credit courses at the downtown Harbour Centre building and Surrey City Centre Library for anyone 55 or older, regardless of educational background.
1-800-277-9914 TTY: 1-800-255-4786 www.servicecanada.gc.ca or www.hrsdc.gc.ca You can apply if you live in Canada, are 60 years or older, and have paid into CPP while you were working.
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If the pensioner has died, the surviving wife or husband
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es, creative writing, genealogy, forensic science, bridge
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levels 1 and 2, technology courses for seniors, flower arranging, and community concerns for people 55 years or older. Classes are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
can also apply.
You can apply for GIS if you live in Canada and are receiving Old Age Security but your income is not enough to live on.
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OLD AGE SECURITY (OAS) 1-800-277-9914 TTY: 1-800-255-4786 www.servicecanada.gc.ca You can apply if you are a Canadian or a legal resident, and are 65 years or older. It doesn’t matter if you have other income or funds, but you must have lived in Canada for 10 years.
OAS SPOUSE’S ALLOWANCE 1-800-277-9914 TTY: 1-800-255-4786 www.servicecanada.gc.ca You can apply if you are between 60 and 65 years old, have lived in Canada for 10 years, and are married to someone who is getting OAS.
SENIOR’S SUPPLEMENT 1-866-866-0800 www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/programs/other.htm#ss The Senior’s Supplement is a monthly payment provided by the Province of British Columbia. It ensures a conditionally guaranteed income level for B.C. residents receiving federal Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income supplement or federal allowances.
1-800-277-9914 TTY: 1-800-255-4786 www.servicecanada.gc.ca You can apply if your husband or wife has died, you are between 60 and 65 years old, have lived in Canada for 10 years, and have a low or modest income. Call for information and application forms.
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SHELTER AID FOR ELDERLY RENTERS (SAFER) 604-433-2218 www.bchousing.org SAFER is a non-taxable rent subsidy program for people 60 years or older and are currently paying more than 30% of their income towards rent. To be eligible, seniors 65 years or older must be renting, be entitled to receive Old Age Security, and have lived in BC for one year prior to applying.
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For people who have heart disease or are at a high risk
For questions or concerns about a specific adult who is being abused or neglected, contact the following designated agencies:
of getting heart disease, the YMCA has supervised exer-
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BURNABY MENTAL HEALTH 604-453-1900
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cise programs. A doctor’s referral is required and there is a reduced monthly fee for seniors.
DENTAL CARE BRITISH COLUMBIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION 604-736-7202 www.bcdental.org
BC CENTRE FOR ELDER ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT
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U.B.C. DENTAL CLINIC
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604-822-2112 You can get dental work done at a discount.
For people with heart disease or at a high risk of getting
VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC
heart disease, the Healthy Heart Program has
604-443-8499
supervised exercise programs. You can speak with a
You can have your teeth cleaned at a reduced rate.
professional dietitian and get information on food and nutrition. There are weekly classes about heart health. Call the below numbers for more information. Burnaby Hospital: 604-412-6440 Royal Columbian Hospital: 604-528-5073
WESTERN INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING 604-736-7391 TTY: 604-736-2527 www.widhh.ca Trained staff give advice and hearing tests. The centre has recycled hearing aids and special equipment for the deaf and hard of hearing. Sign language and interpreting services available. Services in Cantonese, Mandarin and French.
VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE DENTURE CLINIC 604-443-8500 This clinic makes full and partial dentures at a reduced rate.
HEALTH PROTECTION COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES LICENSING 604-918-7683 Licensing officers inspect adult and child care facilities such as care homes and daycares. They deal with complaints regarding these facilities.
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HOME OWNER GRANT FOR SENIORS
BC MINISTRY OF HEALTH PHARMACARE
www.burnaby.ca
604-683-7151
paying property taxes on that home,you can apply for
www.gov.bc.ca/pharmacare
a Home Owner’s Grant (HOG). This grant reduces the
BC NURSELINE
property tax you have to pay. Apply in May-June.
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PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL
604-294-7350
If you are a B.C. resident living in your own home, and
www.healthlinkbc.ca
If you are 55 or older, living in your own home and
Provides 24-hour, confidential health
cannot afford property taxes, or if you are a widow or
information and advice. Speak to a registered
widower of any age living on your own, you can delay
nurse from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. every day.
payment of the taxes until you sell your home.
COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF BC
BURNABY: 604-294-7350, www.burnaby.ca NEW WESTMINSTER: 604-527-4550, newwestcity.ca
604-733-7758 www.cpsbc.ca Names of local family doctors taking new patients.
SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED BURNABY COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
TAX INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
204-2101 Holdom Avenue 604-299-5778 www.burnabyinfo.com
FREE HELP WITH YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN
604-575-6600
filing income tax forms during the month of March.
Transportation for seniors and people with
For more information call:
disabilities who cannot ride on the bus. You
Cameron Recreation Centre 604-297-4456
must arrange for this service at least three
Tommy Douglas Library 604-292-3902
working days ahead. Phone the above number
Burnaby Neighbourhood House 604-431-0400
for information about cost and hours of service.
BURNABY
HANDYDART SERVICE
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a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
1-866-866-0800
604-561-8898
A universal bus pass for unlimited travel on
Meets at Edmonds Community Centre, on
your conventional transit system is available to
Fridays. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SOUTH BURNABY STROKE RECOVERY CLUB
seniors and persons with a disability on a limited income.
HOSPITALS AND AMBULANCE SERVICE
VOLUNTEER SERVICES CItIZen SUPPOrt SerVICeS 604-294-7980, www.burnaby.ca These programs are provided by City of
BUrnABy hOSPItAL 604-434-4211
rOyAL COLUmBIAn hOSPItAL 604-520-4253
Burnaby, Citizen Support Services. • Gadabouts - Outings for the Elderly, Lunch Program, Phone Buddy Program, Shop by Phone Grocery Program, Shopping Buddies Program, Volunteer Visitor
BUrnABy neIGhBOrhOOd hOUSe burnabynh.ca A great place to get involved and meet new friends. Welcoming Volunteers for the BNH welcoming committee or as a senior outreach ambassador For more information call Katherine at 604-431-0400.
mInIStry OF heALth And SenIOrS InFOrmAtIOn
NEW WESTMINSTER
BURNABY
1-800-465-4911
FrASer nOrth LIFeLIne OF FrASer heALth 604-517-8617 www.lifeline.ca Provides a personal medical alarm response system designed for individuals living at home with medical conditions. Help available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Reasonable fee.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
www.seniorsbc.ca Information on seniors’ programs and benefits.
SCreenInG mAmmOGrAPhy PrOGrAm OF BC (BreASt SCreenInG)
BCIt/teChnOLOGy FOr IndePendent LIVInG 1-866-326-1245
604-877-6200
www.bcits.org
www.smpbc.ca
Help with electronic control of things in the
Women 40-79 should be tested for breast
home, such as lights, television, telephone. This
cancer at least every two years. An appointment
service is for severely disabled persons. The
is required. Doctor’s referral is not necessary,
equipment is loaned to qualified applicants.
but you must have a family doctor. Staff will give the results to your doctor, and to you.
the CAnAdIAn red CrOSS SOCIety eQUIPment LOAn SerVICe
StrOKe CLUBS
604-522-7092 or 604-709-6600
NORTH BURNABY STROKE RECOVERY CLUB 604-561-8898 Meetings at Confederation House on Wednesdays, 10
Equipment (canes, crutches, raised toilet seats, bath boards, bedpans, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) is available for up to 3 months.
Living60 604-520-6621 750 Carnarvon St., New Westminster www.seniorsservicessociety.ca A a non-profit agency located in New Westminster dedicated to supporting older adults. Broad range of nonmedical services support seniors to live independently.
BURNABY SENIORS OUTREACH SERVICES SOCIETY 604-291-2258, 105-2101 Holdom Ave. www.bsoss.org Nonprofit society dedicated to promoting the well-being of seniors through support of their peers. Provides outreach and information and referral services to seniors.
BURNABY NEIgHBORHOOd HOUSE Do you know a senior who doesn’t get out much? Contact Elizabeth ( Outreach Coordinator ) for more information: 604-431-0400. Web: burnabynh.ca
SENIOR CITIZENS’ REPAIR SERVICES 604-529-1100 Seniors or people with disabilities who live in their own homes or apartments can get plumbing, electrical, painting, minor repairs, wallpapering and some gardening done. The work is guaranteed. There is a charge for materials and transportation, and a small amount for labour.
HOME ADJUSTMENTS HOME IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE PROgRAMS www.seniorsbc.ca/housing/homeowner Helps seniors with low income to pay for changes in their homes. (for example, ramps, handrails, easy-to reach work and storage areas, press-down door handles, grab bars and seats for the bath or shower.)
HOUSING INFORMATION AFFORdABLE HOUSINg SOCIETY
HOME SERVICES
Chaffey Lane 604-521-0818
GROCERIES
www.affordablehsg.com
dAIRYLANd HOME SERVICE
Ridgelawn Gardens 604-521-0818
1-800-667-1228 or 604-421-4663
NON-PROFIT SENIORS’ HOUSINg
www.morethanmilk.ca
Apartments for seniors and/or people with
SHOP-BY-PHONE gROCERY PROgRAM
disabilities. If you are 55 years or older and you
604-294-7980
qualify, the society makes sure that the rent will not
Provided by City of Burnaby and Citizen Support
be more than 30% of your income.
Services. If you are elderly or have a disability,
In Burnaby non-profit societies look after these buildings:
you can order groceries by phone. A volunteer will do the shopping at a local supermarket, and the
North Burnaby:
store will deliver it C.O.D.
• Salishan (seniors only - not for disabled)
MEALS
604-421-1466 • Seton Villa 604-291-0607
MEALS ON WHEELS
www.setonvilla.com
Volunteers deliver meals to residents who are unable or
• Swedish Canadian Manor
have difficulty cooking due to age, illness, or disability.
604-420-3222
BURNABY: 604-299-5754, mealsonwheels-burnaby.com NEW WEST: 604-520-6621
BURNABY
SENIORS SERVICES SOCIETY
REPAIRS
NEW WESTMINSTER
SUPPORT SERVICES
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DANIA HOME CARE FACILITY (4279 Norland Ave.) 604-299-2414
south Burnaby: • Catherine Anne Court 604-433-2218
DANIA LODGE/CARL MORTENSEN MANOR (INDEPENDENT LIVING) (4035 Norland Ave.) 604-299-2250
www.reddoorhousing.org • Concordia Court 604-436-1225 • Dania Home (care facility) 604-299-2414 • Dania Lodge/Carl Mortensen Manor (independent living) 604-299-2250 • Dania Manor (assisted living) 604-299-1370
DANIA MANOR (ASSISTED LIVING) (4279 Norland Ave.) 604-299-1370 FAIR HAVEN UNITED CHURCH HOMES (7557 Sussex Ave.) 604-435-0525 FINNISH MANOR (3460 Kalyk Ave.) 604-434-2666, www.finncarebc.ca
• Fairhaven 604-435-0525 • Finnish Manor 604-434-2666, www.finncarebc.ca • Kingsway Court (seniors only - not for disabled)
KINGSWAY COURT (5560 Inman Ave.) 604-434-3724 NEW VISTA SOCIETY ADULT DAY CARE
604-434-3724 • New Chelsea Society 604-874-6255
7550 Rosewood Street, Burnaby 604-527-6000 ext. 159, www.newvista.bc.ca
www.newchelsea.ca • Nikkei Seniors’ Health Care and Housing Society 604-777-5000
NIKKEI SENIORS’ HEALTH CARE AND HOUSING SOCIETY (6680 Southoaks Cr.) 604-777-5000
• New Vista 604-525-3288 • Poppy Residence (Legion) 604-568-5563
neW Westminster: BUCHANAN LODGE (409 Blair Avenue)
CARE FACILITIES
604-522-7033
Non-profit societies look after these buildings:
KIWANIS CARE CENTRE (35 Clute Street)
BurnaBY:
604-525-6471
NEW WESTMINSTER
BURNABY
CATHERINE ANNE COURT (7273 17th Ave.) 604-431-9225 www.reddoorhousing.ca CHELSEA HEIGHTS (204 Alpha Ave.) 604-874-6255, www.newchelsea.ca CONCORDIA COURT (5550 Beresford Ave.)
QUEEN’S PARK CARE CENTRE (315 McBride Blvd) 604-520-0911 WILLIAM RUDD HOUSE (315 McBride Boulevard) 604-517-8640
604-436-1225
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A Welcoming Place for Seniors Join us for Friday Programs:
ESL Conversation Club: 10am Senior’s Together Group: 10:30am to 1pm (includes light lunch $3 followed by activities)
Wednesday Programs:
You can help make a difference in our community
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604-291-2600 www.bcnpha.ca
CONGREGATE HOUSING If you are a senior, you can rent an apartment where you can get help with house cleaning and be served meals in a dining area. The following Burnaby buildings
12noon – 3pm Social activities led by seniors
have these services:
Seniors Outreach:
Do you know a senior who doesn’t get out much? Put them in touch with Elizabeth our Outreach Coordinator at 604-431-0400
SOUTH LOCATION 4845 Imperial St, Burnaby 604-431-0400 burnabynh.ca
BC NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Join the BNH welcoming seniors committee or become a volunteer outreach ambassador. Call for more information. The Neighbourhood House is a great place to get involved and meet new friends! For more information call Katherine at 604-431-0400
Abbeyfield House Burnaby 604-205-9350 Amica at Rideau Manor 604-291-1792
PUBLIC TRUSTEE PUBLIC GUARDIAN & TRUSTEE OF BC 604-660-4444 www.trustee.bc.ca Helps people who unable to look after their own affairs.
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Are you a VIP? Vital Information nformation Program The VIP is a FREE program available to Burnaby residents and has been designed to provide pertinent medical information about your physical or mental condition to personnel in case of an emergency. Each kit contains a plastic container that holds a medical information form, a VIP sticker designed to alert emergency personnel that you are participating in the VIP program and a detailed page of instructions. The VIP program is sponsored by the Burnaby Fire Department, City of Burnaby, Lougheed Town Centre, Life Labs and the Burnaby NewsLeader. Brought to you by the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society.
Kits are available at the following Burnaby locations during business hours: Burnaby Fire Departments #1 Station - 4867 Sperling Ave. #2 Station - 7578 Edmonds St. #3 Station - 6511 Marlborough Ave. #4 Station - 2326 Duthie Ave. #5 Station - 4211 Hastings St. #6 Station - 3620 Brighton Ave. #7 Station - 3151 Gilmore Diversion
Lougheed Town Centre Customer Service Centre 9855 Austin Avenue Life Labs #302 - 3965 Kingsway 324 South Gilmore Avenue #101A - 4695 Hastings St.
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ARTS & RECREATION CITY OF BURNABY RECREATION CREDIT PROGRAM www.burnaby.ca 604-320-2227 searchwords: recreation credit Low-income seniors can apply for credits that can be used at any Burnaby Parks, Recreation
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and Cultural Services facility for programs and admission services. Application forms are available at all Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Service facilities.
COMMUNITY CENTRES BONSOR RECREATION COMPLEX 604-297-4597, 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby CAMERON RECREATION COMPLEX 604-297-4456, 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby CONFEDERATION COMMUNITY CENTRE 604-294-1936, 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby EDMONDS COMMUNITY CENTRE 604-297-4838, 7433 Edmonds Street, Burnaby WILLINGDON COMMUNITY CENTRE 604-297-4526, 1491 Carleton Avenue, Burnaby
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Beautiful park like setting
www.bcoapo.ca An advocacy group that talks to government about seniors’ matters. They have branches all over BC. Anyone who wants to work for the welfare of seniors can join.
MuNICIPAL PENSION RETIREES’ ASSOCIATION www.mpra.ca
meets and welcomes new members. Where: Bonsor Centre, Metro Sports Room, 6550 Bonsor St., Burnaby. Info on dates call: Pam, 604-431-0179.
901 Colborne Street, New Westminster Seniors Independent Living 604-521-8636 dunwoodplace@telus.net
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Presbycusis: The Trouble with Treble Ever feel like everyone is mumbling all the time? By Dr. TeD Venema Contributed
By far the most common hearing loss is called Presbycusis. It sounds a bit like “Presbyterian,” doesn’t it? Presbyterian means “church of the elders.” “Presby” is Greek for the word “elders.” At about age 40, one has difficulty seeing close up. This is called Presbyopia, which means “vision of the elders.” Presbycusis means “hearing of the elders.” At around 65, many people say they can hear, but just have trouble with clarity of speech.
The complaint will be “People are mumbling. I can hear, but just cannot always understand what’s being said.” Conversations one on one, and in quiet, won’t be too difficult. Hearing problems will occur however, when someone is speaking from another room, or when the face of the talker cannot be seen, or when there is competing background noise. Why is this? With Presbycusis, hearing for low-pitched (bass) sounds is typically better than hearing for high-pitched (treble) sounds. The degree or amount of treble hearing loss does not have to be very much to cause difficulty. In fact, the treble hearing loss is usually moderate in degree.
It only takes a small amount of treble hearing loss to cause difficulty, says Dr. Ted Venema. The diagram below shows a hearing test (audiogram) commonly found with Presbycusis, and explains why treble hearing loss causes difficulty dis-
tinguishing words that sound alike. The numbers along the top indicate pitch. Bass on the left and treble is on the right. In music, 125 is low C, 250 is middle C, 500 is high C. As you look toward the right, the numbers continue to double. Each time they do, the pitch goes up one octave. Within the range of human hearing, music is relatively low in pitch. Going down the side of the audiogram are decibels of loudness. 0 means very soft, 50-60 is about the loudness of normal conversational speech, and 120 is very loud. Hearing testing is done under headphones. This way, the left and right ears are tested separately. Please see next page
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Hearing aids can address the problem The X’s represent the softest decibel level it took for the left ear to just barely hear all of the octave tones; the O’s represent the same thing for the right ear. With normal hearing, these would lie along the top, because with very few decibels, all the pitches from low to high would be heard. Presbycusis usually shows fairly good hearing for bass sounds, with a moderate degree of hearing loss for the treble sounds. Now look at the letters of speech across the audiogram. These are laid out as they would be with normal conversational loudness. Note that the speech sounds on the left (all the vowels and some consonants) are louder, This and also lower in pitch, than those on the right. For someone with Presbycusis, these are quite easy to hear. On the other hand, consonants like S, TH, F, K, T, CH, SH are not only higher in pitch, but also quite soft. Someone with Presbycusis will have difficulty hearing these sounds. So what? Well, every word has at least one vowel.
chart shows the sounds people with presbycusis will have difficulty hearing. In English, we have only Chat; all of them share the help along in conversation. 5-6 vowels (A, E, I, O, U, and vowel A; but those soft, highThis can be rather tiring. Is sometimes Y). pitched treble consonants it any wonder that they feel There are thousands of determine what these words out of it, and want to simply words but they all have to are. be left alone? share some 5-6 different vowPeople with Presbycusis This is not living the quality els. have difficulty hearing highof life that they deserve. If speech were currency, pitched treble speech sounds We should do something vowels would be cheap; they’d and so they have trouble hear- about it. The good thing here be the nickels. ing which one of those words is that with good, trebleVowels tell only that speech was said. emphasis hearing aids, we can. is spoken. They’ll rely on their eyes • Dr. Ted Venema is with Think about this list of and on the context surroundMainland Hearing, www.mainwords: Sat, Fat, Cat, Hat, ing the words in question, to landhearing.com.
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BURNABY
Making seniors a priority in the community.
Judy Darcy, MLA
New Westminster 737 Sixth Street New Westminster, BC V3L 3C6 604-775-2101 judy.darcy.mla@leg.bc.ca
Peter Julian, MP
Raj Chouhan, MLA
Fin Donnelly, MP New Westminster-Coquitlam and Port Moody 1116 Austin Avenue Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5 604-664-9229 fin.donnelly@parl.gc.ca www.findonnelly.ca
Jane Shin, MLA Burnaby-Lougheed #3-8699 10th Avenue Burnaby, BC V3N 2S9 604-660-5058 jane.shin.mla@leg.bc.ca www.janeshinmla.ca
Kennedy Stewart, MP Burnaby-Douglas 4658 Hastings Street Burnaby, BC V5C 2K5 604-291-8863 kennedy.stewart@parl.gc.ca www.kennedystewart.ca
Kathy Corrigan, MLA
Burnaby-New Westminster 7615 6th Street Burnaby, BC V3N 3M6 604-775-5707 peter.julian.c1@parl.gc.ca www.peterjulian.ca
Burnaby-Edmonds 5234 Rumble St Burnaby, BC V5J 2B6 604-660-7301 raj.chouhan.mla@leg.bc.ca www.rajchouhan.ca
Burnaby-Deer Lake 150 – 5172 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 2E8 604-775-2414 kathy.corrigan.mla@leg.bc.ca www.kathycorrigan.ca
Burnaby Hearing Centre Signs of Hearing Loss People sound like they mumble or they are not clear Hard to follow conversation in a noisy restaurant or a crowded room Difficulty understanding some people on the phone
Now What? Try our online quiz at www.burnabyhearingcentre.com Ask us about the Hearing Health Quick Test OR Call us to learn more
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Lori Cunningham, MA, RAUD Certified in Audiology by CASLPA
Burnaby Hearing Centre www.burnabyhearingcentre.com
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