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As people age with the inevitable march of time, it’s important for them to still feel wholly integrated into their community. At Hampton House on Hodgins Street that’s precisely what they have in mind with a couple of key programs, says Lifestyle Program manager Tracey McDonald. “Because mobility is always a big issue, we’ve made it so that our residents can still be part of their community. They can volunteer and give back meaningfully from within the comfort of their own home.” So many things get taken away in a senior’s life. This gives them back a sense of belonging. Two programs have been keeping the residents quite busy. One is called Adopt-AGrandparent, which fosters cross-generational relationships between the seniors and students of Central elementary. “When the kids arrive, they go right for the hugs and snuggles,” says McDonald. “The residents and the kids, they adopt each other.” The heart-warming program is one of her favourites. It’s only an hour long, but it’s already making a big dif-
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Making it better at home client’s single income is more than $30,600, they pay $25 for one hour of service, such as housekeeping. more than a month. “Everyone is qualified if you’re over 65 and “We have similar interests such as knitting, playing cards, playing games, telling jokes, live in Chilliwack,” she says, adding that priority is based on need, income, and age. laughing and baking,” she says. Better at Home is funded by the governKlatik still drives and is able to go out to the Branch 4 Legion to see friends, and to the ment of B.C. and managed by United Way. Chilliwack’s has been clubhouse in her housgiven $100,000 from ing complex to play the province for the cards. The problem for her was trying to get I get et the most joy when I program for one year. Local paid contracpeople to visit her at make a connection to match tors are hired for the home. a volunteer with a senior housekeeping and “I have absolutely no problem going out, but who’s looking for friendship home repair services, while the transportano one wants to come and to break the isolation tion service is provided here. I wish someone by CCS’s Community would come in to visit Drivers program. ~ Sarah Doyle me,” she says, express“We are making ing her feelings before connections with other she heard about Better programs and people at Home. commun to serve the clients as best “I’m a people person,” she adds. “It’s better in the community to have that more intimate friendship inside possible,” says April Neave, community programs director with CCS. the home.” “I get the most joy when I make a connecFor Nixon, visiting with seniors comes tion to match a volunteer with a senior who’s naturally to her. “I enjoy people and I have experience work- looking for friendship and to break the isolaing with the elderly, so I’m very comfortable tion,” says Doyle about the friendly visitor service. with them. Plus, it feels good!” she says. She’s even seen come clients give back. The Better at Home friendly visitor service Last week, client Klatik handed in her applicais free of charge, but the other services may tion form to become a friendly visitor herself. come with a charge, depending on the client’s “It’s a very simple process,” says Neave of income. Better at Home, “but the rewards and benefits “The program is on a sliding scale based on are huge.” income,” says Doyle. For more information about the Better At For example, if it’s a single income of Home program call (604) 393-3251 ext 240. $15,600 or less, the charge is 100 per cent photo@theprogress.com subsidized and the client doesn’t pay. If the Twitter.com/PhotoJennalism
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Monday, held across Canada on the first Monday in May. “We’re also trying to get more schools involved,” says Hops, adding that several new ones have expressed interest in the singing program. “We’re all getting older and a little tired,” he said about the volunteers who help out. “We could use some help from the community to keep this good thing going.” Volunteers who love to sing or play an instrument that could accompany the singers, are welcome to call Hops at 604-792-5272 or email bhops@shaw.ca.
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hours (Mondays to Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Punch cards are also available at $38.30 for 10-visit card, and $69 for a 20-visit card. Punch cards do not expire. Ages 65+. Twin Rinks • 5725 Tyson Rd. • 604-793-2904 (City of Chilliwack Parks and Rec Department) • www.chilliwack.com What they offer: Senior’s social skating, adult drop-in hockey. Cost: $3.50 for social skating, $6 for drop-in hockey. Skate rentals $3.50. Cash only. Ages 60+. Other clubs and organizations: Chilliwack Seniors Recreation Centre offers
carpet bowling and line dancing • 9400 College St. • 604-792-4549. Old Age Pensioners Organization (OAPO) Sardis offers carpet bowling • 5725 Tyson Rd. • 604-8584066. Chilliwack Rhythm Reelers Square and Round Dance Club • 604792-7611 • peterjaneronda@ gmail.com. Chilliwack Lawn Bowling Club • 9350 Edward St. • 604-795-5553 (club president Sig Huth). Chilliwack Seniors Soccer Club • 604-8241720 • windcheater@shaw. ca (Irnie Tribe). Chilliwack Seniors Slo Pitch • 604-792-9353 (Chuck Kieghan).
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Death may be the only true certainty in life, however most of us still do a pretty poor job at planning for it. Local physicians are hoping to change that. They want Chilliwack residents to know that there are answers available, and that a good place to start is with a chat with your family doctor. Next week, doctors who are taking part in this year’s “Mini Med School” program are offering an evening dedicated to changes and advances in end-oflife care. Titled, “Is there such a think as ‘a good death?’” the program hopes to shed some light on some of the changes that have occurred in they way the medical profession deals with death. “The main goal of all the Mini Med Schools is to educate,” says Dr. Kate MacDonald, one of the presenters. “We want to educate people about end of life medicine, how it’s different from other medicine, and also how important it is.” That effort is part of a growing trend in the medical community. Doctors of BC recently
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released a paper, titled “It’s Time to Talk: Advance Care Planning in British Columbia.” The paper argues that physicians are an integral partner in end-of-life planning. The paper recognizes that discussing end of life plans with those you love is a necessary part of life, but acknowledges it can also be a difficult conversation to have. Starting early and revising plans when life changes occur helps to normalize discussions and eases the process. Further, developing a plan in advance decreases the likelihood of overly aggressive treatment at end of life, relieves the burden on loved ones, and eases the bereavement process for those left behind. “Doctors want to work as partners with their patients, and can play an important role, in helping patients prepare for end of life regardless of age, life stage
or health status,” says Dr. David Attwell, chair of the working group that developed the paper. “All health care providers need to do a better job of letting our patients know that it’s never too early to create an advanced care plan, and that helpful resources are available. Your family doctor, who knows and understands your health history, can be a great place to start this conversation.” The first stage in that conversation can begin at the Mini Med talk which takes place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Tuesday, April 1. Dr. MacDonald will be joined by Dr. Kara Schneider and Dr. Liz Watson. Also on available will be Colleen Rush, education co-ordinator with the Chilliwack Hospice Society. Continued: MINI MED/ p45
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Tele-workshops give Chilliwack families tips on providing dementia support Are your family or friends living with dementia? If so, you may have questions about how to help them. Fortunately, the nonprofit Alzheimer Society of B.C. has plenty of answers. And local residents can get its assistance through a pair of free tele–workshops next month. The first, How to Speak Up About Dementia and Make Changes to the System, explains what you can do to make long-lasting social change for people with dementia and their families. Speakers Barbara Lindsay
and Rebecca Morris will provide the tools needed to advocate for a dementia strategy in B.C. -- an important plan given the rapidly rising incidence rate of this pressing health issue. “There is a role for you. Lasting change can’t happen without your voice,” says Lindsay. The tele-workshop runs on Tuesday, Apr. 1 at 7 p.m. Area residents can also get some practical tips at the second tele-workshop, How to Support a Friend Who Has Dementia or is a Caregiver. It will offer ideas for com-
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municating with a person with dementia, for offering support and providing options on the kind of help the person with dementia, their caregiver or family might appreciate. The teleworkshop is not aimed at primary caregivers. It runs on Wednesday, April 23 at 2 p.m. Connecting to the sessions is as easy as visiting momentum.adobeconnect. com/alzheimerbc (enter as a Guest) or phoning toll-free 1-866-994-7745, then entering pass code 1122333 when prompted.
End of life and advanced care planning The panel will discuss the shift in culture and education that has occurred in the field of end-of-life care over recent years – a shift has helped normalize the dialogue surrounding an admittedly difficult and sensitive topic. Resources are available to help individuals and their families plan, said Dr. MacDonald, through Fraser Health, the Chilliwack Hospice Society and their family physician. The public needs to know, said Dr. MacDonald, that there is support available.
“No one should ever die in pain, anxious or in any discomfort if we know that death is coming and can plan for it.” The Mini Med School “Is there such a thing as a good death?” is 7-9 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould Street. No registration is required for this free presentation. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. The Mini Med School series is jointly sponsored by the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice and Chilliwack Economic Partners. For more information, call 604.702.4757.
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