Issuu

SENIORS ON THE GO

Health and Fitness Winter Activities Retirement Living

WINTER 2015

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Penticton Western News

Fit and fun in 2015

Toes and Soles Foot Care Ltd.

250-328-2040

Tanya Spencer,

Licensed Practical Nurse

Blain Ford

REC CENTRE

It’s a brand new year and along with this new beginning brings a new set of goals and aspirations to “exercise Email: toesandsolesfootcare@hotmail.com more” and “focus on our well-being.” As we know, the benefits of regular physical activity are endless, especially as we age. It improves brain function, re® duces stress, prevents disease, HealthWATCH boosts mood, improves sleep, and best of all, its fun! The but still OPEN Penticton Community Centre and happy to serve offers a wide variety of faciliyou with NEW-GENERATION ties and amenities to help you NEW-GENERATION make the most of 2015. regular hours. Aquatics: The swimming pool at the Community Centre is a great way to imple• FREE ment a variety of exercise into Prescription Delivery your fitness routine. All three Monday to Friday pools are easily accessible • 7 Day Compliance Packs PENTICTON • 250-492-8000 and a flexible lane schedule NEW-GENERATION Penticton Plaza • Medication Reviews ensures that there are always Open 7 days a week • FREE Cosmetic Skin Consultations 701-1301 Main Street swimming lanes available. 8am 10pm www.shoppersdrugmart.ca for all your skin care needs If you’re searching for programs that are easy on bones For All Your Health and Prescription Needs. and joints, check out our vast

* Mobile * DVA Provider

We are under CONSTRUCTION!

selection of Aquatic Fitness programs that will get your heart rate up but will do so in a low impact manner. For those with mobility, post-injury or surgical rehabilitation issues, we recommend our medically-supervised REACT program, which includes 30 minutes of guided group exercise and 30 minutes of independent prescribed movement (medical referral required). And the grand finale when the workout is over; reward yourself with a relaxing dip in the hot tub or a soothing sit in our sauna or steam room. Fitness Room: We have a wide variety of cardio, strength training and stretching equipment and much of this equipment is designed specifically for, or is adaptable to, the Active Agers population. We also offer an Active Agers Fitness Room Orientation program for those with little or no experience in the gym. This program is geared specifically towards the senior population and ensures that you know how to use all equipment safely and effectively before starting a working routine. Fitness Classes: The community centre has several adult fitness classes to choose from including Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba and

Aquatic Fitness classes, all of which are adaptable to your individual physical capabilities. Our excellent instructors keep you motivated in a supportive environment while ensuring that classes are fun for everyone in attendance. Drop in Sports: If a little friendly competition is more your style, we highly recommend our drop-in sports in the gymnasium. There are four sports to choose from including badminton, pickleball, basketball and volleyball, with volleyball running every Mon/Wed/Fri at 8 a.m. and designated speciﬁcally to the 55+ age group. The Penticton Community Centre offers discounted admission and membership rates for seniors (6074 yrs) and super seniors (75+ yrs) as well, which makes reaching your 2015 health and ﬁtness goals that much more achievable. To learn more about Recreation Penticton and what we offer for Seniors on the Go, see pg. 61 of our recreation guide, visit the Community Centre at 325 Power Street, give us a call at 250-490-2426 or visit us online at penticton. ca/recreation. Blain Ford is the recreation co-ordinator for the City of Penticton blain.ford@penticton.ca

NEW-GENERATION

For those who have followers actually follow them. For those who have that followers that actually follow them. The new-generation 2015 Outback. The new-generation 2015 Outback. For those who have followers that actually follow them.

DL #D9653 ‡ Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data as of July 1, 2013, for model years 2004–2013. Actual It’s equipped for It’s life’s authenticfor adventures. And adventures. with the incredible quality that you’ve comethat to expect Subaru, of any car will vary based upon equipped life’s authentic And with the incredible quality you’vefrom come to expect from longevity Subaru, operating conditions. *MSRP of $29,645 ‡ it’s made to last. In 96% ourInvehicles sold in Canada 10 years road can it’sfact, made to of last. fact, 96% of our vehiclesover soldthe in last Canada over are the still last on 10 the years aretoday. still onSo theyou road today.‡ onSo2015 you can2.5i (FD1 BP). MSRP Outback includes Freight & PDI of $1,650. Taxes, be sure it’ll take you and your followers onyour adventures for years come. Learn more at subaru.ca/OutbackAdventure It’s equipped for life’s adventures. And withto the incredible quality that you’ve come to expect from Subaru, be sure it’ll take youauthentic and followers on adventures for years to come. Learn more at subaru.ca/OutbackAdventure license, registration and insurance are it’s made to last. In fact, 96% of our vehicles sold in Canada over the last 10 years are still on the road today.‡ So you can extra. $0 security deposit. Model shown is 2015 Outback 3.6R Limited Package (FD2 be sure it’ll take you and your followers on adventures for years to come. Learn more at subaru.ca/OutbackAdventure LP6) with an MSRP of $38,895. Dealers may sell for less or may have to order or * Well equipped trade. Vehicle shown solely for purposes * quality Well equipped JAPANESE ENGINEERED VEHICLES STANDARD WITH It’s equipped for life’s authentic adventures. And with the incredible that you’ve come to expect from Subaru, from of illustration, and may not be equipped from 990 WEST ECKHARDT AVENUE it’s made to last. In fact, 96% of our vehicles sold *in Canada over the lastlocal 10 Subaru years are still on the road today.‡ So you can exactly as shown. See your Well equipped dealer completetoprogram details. from be sure it’ll take you and your followers on adventures forforyears come. Learn more atwww.subaruofpenticton.com subaru.ca/OutbackAdventure

The new-generation 2015 Outback.

For those who have followers that actually follow them. The new-generation 2015 Outback. * $

27,995 27,995 $ 27,995

$ 29,645

Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian in Operation as of July 1, 2013, for model data yearsas2004–2013. Actual of any car will vary based upon operating *MSRP of $27,995 on conditions. 2015 Outback 2.5i (FD1 BP). on 2015 Outback 2.5i (FD1 BP). ‡ Based onVehicles IHS Automotive: Polkdata Canadian Vehicles in Operation of July 1, 2013, forlongevity model years 2004–2013. Actual longevity of any carconditions. will vary based upon operating *MSRP of $27,995 MSRP excludes Freight & PDI of $1,650. Taxes, license, registration and insurance are extra. $0 security deposit. Model shown is 2015 Outback 3.6R Limited Package (FD2 LP6) with an MSRP of $38,895. Dealers may sell for less or may have ‡ MSRP excludes Freight & PDI of $1,650. Taxes, license, registration and insurance are extra. $0 security deposit. Model shown is 2015 Outback 3.6R Limited Package (FD2 LP6) with an MSRP of $38,895. Dealers may sell for less or may have Basedfor on purposes IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles inbe Operation data as of July 1, 2013, See for model years Subaru 2004–2013. Actual ofprogram any car will vary based upon operating conditions. *MSRP of $27,995 on 2015 Outback 2.5i (FD1 BP). to order or trade. Vehicle shown solely of illustration, and may not equipped exactly as your local dealer forlongevity complete details. to order or trade. Vehicle solely forlicense, purposes of illustration, andshown. may not be$0 equipped exactlyModel as shown. your local Subaru dealer for complete details. MSRP excludes Freight & PDIshown of $1,650. Taxes, registration and insurance are extra. security deposit. shown See is 2015 Outback 3.6R Limited Package (FD2 LP6)program with an MSRP of $38,895. Dealers may sell for less or may have

‡

to order or trade. Vehicle shown solely for purposes of illustration, and may not be equipped exactly as shown. See your local Subaru dealer for complete program details.

‡

250-770-2002

Well equipped from

27,995

s e nwww.pentictonwesternnews.com iors on the go seniors on the go seniors on the go

Penticton Western News Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Corneotherapy at Penticton Laser and Skin Clinic Corneotherapy at Penticton Laser and Skin Clinic Corneotherapy at Penticton Laser and Skin Clinic Penticton Laser & Skin Clinic Ever since Professor Albert M. Ever Professor the Albert M. Kligman definedsince corneotherapy, methodKligman Ever definedsince corneotherapy, methodProfessor the Albert M. Kligman defined corneotherapy, the method-

ology has been advanced and refined. As with ology progressive has been advanced and refined.the Asterm with many concepts, however, manynow progressive concepts, however, the has the field of conventional ology has reached been advanced and refined. As term with has now reached the of field of conventional cosmetics, and theconcepts, use the idiom “corneomany progressive however, the term cosmetics, andnow the the use theofidiom “corneotherapy” beenof exploited for sales has now has reached field conventional therapy” has now been sales promotions in order to offer apcosmetics, and the use of exploited theconventional idiom for “corneopromotions in order to offer conventional aptherapy” has now been exploited for sales promotions in order to offer conventional ap-

proaches with more progressive and exciting proaches with more progressive and exciting labels. labels. One the progressive most recentand marketing proaches with of more exciting most recent gimmicks was of thethe term nano used marketing in various labels. One gimmicks was of thethe term nano usedrestrictions in various ways by countless copycats until One most recent marketing waysrequirements by countless copycats restrictions and thenano partuntil of the gimmicks was the on term used in legislavarious and requirements the part of restrictions the legislaways by countless on copycats until and requirements on the part of the legisla-

tors were impending. Curiously enough, the tors were impending. all Curiously enough, the term nanotechnology of a sudden disapterm were nanotechnology allproducts. of a sudden disappeared from cosmeticCuriously Brochures tors impending. enough, the peared from cosmetic Brochures and labels changed although compoterm nanotechnology allproducts. of aproduct sudden disapand labels changed although product compositions have remained theproducts. same as before the peared from cosmetic Brochures sitions havechanged remained the same as before the nano-hype. and labels although product componano-hype. sitions have remained the same as before the nano-hype.

Simply put, Corneotharapy is The Simply put, Corneotharapy is The Stratum Corneum, and Therapy with MoisStratum Corneum, Therapy with is Moisturizers. Simply put,and Corneotharapy The turizers. The termandCorneotherapy was Stratum Corneum, Therapy with Moisterm Kligman Corneotherapy coined Prof Albert in 1994. was turizers.byThe coined byThe Profhis Albert Kligman 1994. In summary studies provedinthe feasiterm Corneotherapy was In summary his studies proved the bility of corneotherapy, in which evenfeasithe coined by Prof Albert Kligman in 1994. bility of corneotherapy, in whichthe even the simple application of moisturizers targeted In summary his studies proved feasisimple application of moisturizers targeted at the of stratum corneum can produce unexbility corneotherapy, in which even the at the stratum corneum can produce unexpected and persistent clinical effects after simple application of moisturizers targeted pected and persistent effects unexafter their treatments. at therepeated stratum corneumclinical can produce their repeated treatments. Kligman spoke of an outside-in pected and persistent clinical effects after Kligman spoke ofis an therapy whereas “outside” theoutside-in stratum their repeated treatments. therapy whereas stratum corneum and “in” “outside” are the therapeutic effects Kligman spoke of isantheoutside-in corneum and “in” are the therapeutic effects starting in the stratum corneum and worktherapy whereas “outside” is the stratum starting theinto stratum corneum working their in way the skin and layers. corneum and “in” are deeper the therapeutic effects ing theirin way the deeper skinand layers. Kligman’s findings were made fastarting theinto stratum corneum workfindings were made famous by Kligman’s an editorial published Dermaing their way into the deeper skininlayers. mous by an editorial published Dermatology 2000, entitledfindings Evidence-Based CornKligman’s wereinmade fatologyby 2000, entitled Evidence-Based Cornrotherapy by Jan Lubbe. mous an editorial published in Dermarotherapy Jan Lubbe. Itbyshould beEvidence-Based mentioned that for tology 2000, entitled CornItbyshould be mentioned that has for the first time ever, the term “therapy” rotherapy Jan Lubbe. the first time ever, the term “therapy” been usedIt inshould the context of skin care. In has the be mentioned that for beenfirst usedtime the context of term skin care. In has the majority ofin countries, therapy is the ever, the the term “therapy” majority of countries, the term therapy is used in a medical context. And, considerbeen used in the context of skin care. In the usedthe in work a of medical context. And,therapy considering of Professor and his majority countries, theKligman term is ing the ofquite Professor Kligman and his colleagues, it is evident that they have used in work a medical context. And, considercolleagues, it of is quite evident that they medical significance. ing the work Professor Kligman andhave his medical significance. At itthe sameevident time, Prof Kligman colleagues, is quite that they have At term the same time, Prof new Kligman coined corneotherapy base medicalthe significance. coined the corneotherapy creams were developed modeled on base cell At term the same time, Prof new Kligman creams the wereterm developed modelednew on cell membranes. They are bio mimicking or base biocoined corneotherapy membranes. They are bio mimicking or bioidentical and follow this outsidein concept. creams were developed modeled on cell identical andThey follow this These membrane creams are ableintoconcept. restore membranes. are biooutsidemimicking or bioThese membrane creams are ableintoconcept. restore identical and follow this outsideThese membrane creams are able to restore

disrupted skin barrier membranes. disruptedAskin barrierSkin membranes. Disrupted Barrier leads to Disrupted Barrier penetraleads to increased TEWL andSkin increased disruptedAskin barrier membranes. increased andSkin increased penetration of external materials, Corneotherapy A TEWL Disrupted Barrier leads to tion of external Corneotherapy aims to repair thematerials, skin increased barrier, bi-layer to increased TEWL and penetraaims of to external repair thematerials, skin barrier, bi-layer to bi-layer. If the skin barrier does not get retion Corneotherapy bi-layer. If the skin barrier does not get repaired we end up with skin conditions such aims to repair the skin barrier, bi-layer to paired weIfend up with skinneuro conditions as; eczema, rosacea, acne, dermatitis, bi-layer. the skin barrier does not getsuch reas;name eczema, rosacea, acne, dermatitis, to but a few. paired we end up with skinneuro conditions such to name butrosacea, a few. acne, neuro Corneotherapeutic products are as; eczema, dermatitis, Corneotherapeutic productsis deare made with Dermatological Cosmetics to name but a few. made with Dermatological Cosmetics is developed in accordance with dermatological Corneotherapeutic products are veloped in compliance accordance withCosmetics dermatological criteria in with state-of-the-art made with Dermatological is decriteria in medical veloped science. in compliance accordance with with state-of-the-art dermatological medical science. So what?in You might ask.with state-of-the-art criteria compliance So what? You might ask. Well, since Dermatological Cosmetics has medical science. Well, since Cosmetics has formal criteria to follow that you So what? YouDermatological might ask. it means formal criteria follow it means that you the consumer is to well protected as CorneothWell, since Dermatological Cosmetics has the consumer isto well as Corneotharapeutic products, asprotected usedit in Penticton formal criteria follow means that Layou arapeutic products, as used in Penticton Laser and Skin Clinic, willingly comply with the consumer is well protected as Corneothser and criterion Skin Clinic, comply with formal involving product arapeutic products, aswillingly used inclean Penticton Laformal clean product compositions and involving claims made by marketser and criterion Skin Clinic, willingly comply with compositions and involving claims made by marketing as well as advice given by skin treatment formal criterion clean product ing as well as advice given made by skinbytreatment providers. compositions and claims marketproviders. At Penticton Laser Skin Clinic, ing as well as advice given byand skin treatment At Penticton and Skin of Clinic, we are privileged to beLaser early adopters this providers. we are privileged to that beLaser early adopters of this wonderful truly Atscience Penticton andcompliments Skin Clinic, wonderful science truly compliments what stand for, Beautiful Skin atof Any we arewe privileged to that be early adopters this whatOf wecourse stand for,that Beautiful Skin at Any Age. dermaviduals® our corneowonderful science truly compliments Age. Of ourmatches corneotherapeutic skindermaviduals® careBeautiful line perfectly what wecourse stand for, Skin at Any therapeutic skindermaviduals® care requires line perfectly what ourcourse clients skin inour an matches area of Age. Of corneowhathumidity our clients skin requires in anmatches area of low and high UV radiation that therapeutic skin care line perfectly low humidity and high UV radiation that leads to many compromised skin condiwhat our clients skin requires in an area of leadshumidity to many compromised skin dermaconditions. Lastly weand not onlyUV loveradiation what low high that tions. Lastly we not only love what leads to many compromised skin dermaconditions. Lastly we not only love what derma-

viduals® does for your skin, but we love viduals® does for yourwith skin, but we love that it works in synergy everything our that itoffers works in for synergy with everything our clinic to correct conditions inviduals® does yourskin skin, but we love clinicit offers to correct skin everything conditions including injectable treatments of BOTOX® that works in synergy with our cluding injectable treatments of BOTOX® and DERMAL IPL and clinic offers to FILLERS, correct skinLaser, conditions inand DERMAL FILLERS, IPL and Dermal Needling. cluding injectable treatmentsLaser, of BOTOX® Dermal Needling. Corneotherapy in summary: and DERMAL FILLERS, Laser, IPL and Corneotherapy in summary: Outside-in therapy with cosmetic actives Dermal Needling. Outside-in therapy with cosmetic topical actives can be just as effective as traditional Corneotherapy in summary: can beasjust as effective as traditional drugs published bywith Prof. Kligman.topical Outside-in therapy cosmetic actives drugs by Prof. Kligman. •beItas ispublished therapy with notraditional side effects.topical can just as effective as • It is therapy with no side effects. • It is physiologically compatible. drugs as published by Prof. Kligman. It is is therapy physiologically compatible. ••• Restores the with skinsno natural balance. It side effects. Restores skins natural balance.cor••• It For skin the care to be considered is physiologically compatible. •• Restores For skinthe care to natural be considered corneotherapeutic, theskins product must contain balance. neotherapeutic, the product must dermatological cosmetics, the contain system • For skin care to be and considered cordermatological the system must be modularcosmetics, to suit the and needs ofcontain the inneotherapeutic, the product must must be modular to suit theand needs of system the individual skin. cosmetics, dermatological the dividual skin. of to • be Support healthy skin andofthe must modular suit the needs theprein• Support healthyare skin theissues prevention ofskin. skin of problems theand main dividual vention ofcosmetic skinof problems are the main regarding treatments through cor• Support healthy skin and theissues preregarding treatments corneotherapy. vention of cosmetic skin problems are thethrough main issues neotherapy. • Withcosmetic corneotherapy, you also have regarding treatments through cor• Withtocorneotherapy, also have the option SUPPORT the you use of Topical neotherapy. the option to SUPPORT the use of Topical Drugs. By restoring the skin barrier, topical • With corneotherapy, you also have Drugs. Bywork restoring the skin topical drugs can better. the option to SUPPORT the barrier, use of Topical drugs can work better. There skin disorders that could be Drugs.are Bymany restoring the skin barrier, topical There can arebymany skin disorders that could be assisted a corneotherapeutic approach, drugs work better. assisted a supported corneotherapeutic with evidence by scientific proof. There arebymany skin disorders thatapproach, could be with evidence bytheir scientific proof. Industry leaders have voiced approval of assisted by a supported corneotherapeutic approach, Industry leaders have voiced approval of this concept: with evidence supported by their scientific proof. this concept: “Corneotherapy aims voiced at thetheir recovery of the Industry leaders have approval of “Corneotherapy the recovery of the stratum corneumaims and at above all it improves this concept: stratum corneum and above all it improves the function of the skin barrier and subse“Corneotherapy aims at the recovery of the the function of the skin barrier subsestratum corneum and above all itand improves the function of the skin barrier and subse-

quently also the overall homeostasis of the quently also the overall homeostasis of the skin” - Dr. Hans Lautenschläger skin”some - Dr. Hans “For diseases it is better not to treat it. quently also theLautenschläger overall homeostasis of the “For some diseases it is better to treat it. Overtreatment is a mistake, butnot under-treatskin” - Dr. Hans Lautenschläger Overtreatment is a mistake, but under-treat- Prof Dr. Tsen-Fang Tsai ment is a misfortune.” “For some diseases it is better not to treat it. Prof Dr. Tsen-Fang Tsai ment is a misfortune.” “Corneotherapy is the science of the epiderOvertreatment is a mistake, but under-treat“Corneotherapy isdefence the- science theItepidermal skin systems. is Tsai the Prof Dr. of Tsen-Fang ment is a barrier misfortune.” mal skin barrier defence systems. isthat the foundation of remedial methodologies “Corneotherapy is the science of theItepiderfoundation of remedial methodologies repair skinbarrier while preserving the integrity of mal skin defence systems. It isthat the repair skin while preserving integrity of - the Florence Barrettthe epidermis all times.” foundation of atremedial methodologies that Hill Florence Barrettthe epidermis at all times.” -the repair skin while preserving integrity of Hillyou have any questions about this article, If the epidermis at all times.” - Florence BarrettIf you have any questions about this article, or would like more information, please feel Hill or you would more information, please feel contact us.like If have any questions about this article, contact or wouldus.like more information, please feel contact us.

René Serbon

René Serbon Penticton Laser & Skin Clinic Penticton Laser & Skin Clinic René Serbon

What is Corneotharapy? What is Corneotharapy? What is Corneotharapy?

Now is the time to treat Now is the time to treat Now is the time to treat Pigmentation and unwated Pigmentation and unwated Pigmentation and unwated Hair Growth. Hair Growth. Hair Growth. Call Call today today to to book book your your appointment appointment Call today to book your appointment

SERVICES WE OFFER SERVICES WE OFFER SERVICES WE OFFER •• Botox Botox •• Fillers Fillers •• Laser Laser Hair Hair Removal Removal •• Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy • Botox • Fillers • LaserMEN HairAND Removal • Sclerotherapy FOR BOTH WOMEN FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN

PENTICTON PENTICTON PENTICTON

LASER & SKIN CLINIC LASER & SKIN CLINIC #140 - 1636 Main Street #140 - 1636 Main Street #140250-490-8590 - 1636 Main Street 250-490-8590 info@laserandskin.ca 250-490-8590 info@laserandskin.ca info@laserandskin.ca

Medical Director: Medical Director: Dr. P. Director: Louw Medical Dr. P. Louw www.laserandskin.ca Dr. P. Louw www.laserandskin.ca www.laserandskin.ca

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Penticton Western News

✃

Remedy’sRx® Remedy’s Carmi

✃

OFF

The Local Drug Store™

any purchase! * With this Coupon

*excluding prescriptions.

Expires April 14, 2015

✃

www.remedys.ca

15-725 Carmi Ave., Penticton, BC • 778-476-0010

TRAFALGAR TOURS presents

Debbie Buck, CTC, MCC

You are invited to discover how to travel beyond the expected.

Lakeside Resort Penticton 21 Lakeshore Dr. W.

Maggie Mantha

SA VE up to $ 300 per couple

February 4th at 7:00pm

Refreshments served 30 minutes prior

Carla Carson, CTC

Big campaign ahead

RVSP by Feb. 3rd Debbie, Carla or Maggie

Penticton@maritimetravel.ca 2004 Main Street or Toll Penticton, BC V2A 5H4 Free

Join us for a FREE night of vacation inspiration and exclusive savings for 2015 and you could WIN a TRIP for TWO to BRITAIN!

250-492-5792 1-855-492-5792

Janice Perrino MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Thank you! The words never seem like enough! Especially to all of the people who made donations to support the Penticton Regional Hospital’s Christmas equipment campaign for 20 new beds and mattresses through the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. However, we wondered if the public would understand the basic need for state of the art beds and mattresses. These beds have the ability to weigh patients as they lie down, the beds have lights and alarms to guide and protect patients when they get out of bed and the mattresses are so comfortable and the material less-

ens skin tears and helps to reduce pain. In fact every donor understood the need for comfort and safety and as of Jan. 12, $360,000 was raised, enough to purchase 30 beds. The surgical department needed 25 beds and the balance of beds will be for the south pavilion medical ﬂoors. There aren’t enough words to express our sincere thank you to everyone for your donation. So what’s in store for 2015? The South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation is preparing to raise $20 million dollars for the medical equipment in the Patient Care Tower, with the hospital expansion planned to start construction in the spring of 2016. We are beginning talks with our major donors, corporate afﬁliations, service clubs and the auxiliaries. We are now able to provide details about naming and sponsorship opportunities in the new hos-

pital, everything from naming a clinic to a patient room, or perhaps a surgical suite, the UBCO medical school, or even the new building itself. There will be several incredible ways to leave a legacy to your family or business in the new Patient Care Tower. We believe one of the more popular ways to make a gift will be through a pledge with the Medical Foundation over a period of years. An example of this is that you pledge to give $2,000 every year for five years to make a total gift of $10,000. To make a profound gift of $100,000, you might pledge $20,000 per year for five years and for some, a gift of $200,000 every year for five years to make an outstanding contribution of $1 million dollars or more. The pledge is a document between yourself and the Medical Foundation and occasionally with profound gifts, your financial and or legal

South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation Please support the Penticton Regional Hospital with a tax deductible donation Why make the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation part of your estate and tax planning? Bequeathing a portion of your estate through your Will or gifting assets during your lifetime are terrific ways to ensure health care excellence for years to come for your family, friends and loved ones.

Will you leave a legacy of hope and healing?

advisor. Whatever the opportunity, we would be pleased to discuss these issues with you today. It is time to talk with your family, your friends and your business associates for their ideas on how to make a signiﬁcant gift and meet the communities’ commitment to the Penticton Regional Hospital, to the medical staff and how to make sure that our region has the best health care possible for decades to come. Everyone living in the South Okanagan and Similkameen region will use the Penticton Regional Hospital, Patient Care Tower at some point in their lives. The most important statement we can make today is that this is your hospital, your future healthcare. What will your legacy be for your Penticton Regional Hospital? Janice Perrino, South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation

800•667•9552 Penticton: 250•493•1255 100 159 Wade Ave. E

Your life, Your time, Your memories ! Kootenays Hot Springs Feb 23 Cinderella & Carousel in Seattle Feb 27 Harrison Hot Springs Retreat Mar 2 Mar 25 Camelot in Spokane EB discounts! GALS’ Getaway to Oregon EB discounts! Apr 12 Apr 19 Skagit Tulip Festival EB discounts! Reno, Death Valley & Coastal Cruise Apr 25 Phantom of the Opera in Seattle May 9 May 10 Salt Spring Island EB discounts! Vancouver Island from Toe to Tip May 22 Ireland June 3 Inside Passage & Skeena Train EB discounts! June 23 Calgary Stampede EB discounts! July 2 Haida Gwaii Aug 8

5 days $895 4 days $850 4 days $765 5 days $995 6 days $1470 4 days $695 15 days from$2850 3 days $595 5 days $1195 9 days $2195 16 days $5195 8 days $2145 5 days $1140 7 days $2495

www.wellsgraytours.com

The Wells Gray Tours Advantage * Early Booking Discounts (EB) * Local Offices with Local Planner * Home City Pick-ups

South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3G6 Phone: 250-492-9027 • Toll Free: 1-866-771-0994 www.sosmedicalfoundation.com

* Experience Rewards Program * Escorted Group Tours * Ladies Only Tours 25

Photo: Skagit Tulip Festival

* Tour 25 – Limit is 25 travellers

Penticton Western News Wednesday, January 21, 2015

www.pentictonwesternnews.com 5

Eat well and get moving

Sandra Turnbull

Nutrition When Rose got married she prided herself that she ﬁt into a size six wedding gown. But as the years passed and she nostalgically tried on the dress again, it got tighter and tighter. As the years packed on, so did the pounds — particularly after Rose reached 60. Even though she still ate the same and was active, Rose couldn’t seem to stop the unwanted weight creep. Oddly enough, Rose didn’t feel unhealthy. Should she be concerned? Should she strive to get back to that svelte size six? It turns out that a little extra padding on seniors can actually be a good thing. As our bodies age, our metabolism begins to slow down and we need less energy. Hormonal changes result in a shift to more body fat and less muscle mass. For many, like Rose, this can lead to an increase in weight. Recent studies have found that what is considered a normal healthy weight in younger and middle age populations does not seem to apply to seniors. Indeed those in the overweight category (a BMI between 25 and 29.9) are less likely to die than those in the normal weight range. Many researchers are suggesting that the current ideal weight, as measured by BMI, is perhaps too restrictive for older people. Hallelujah! Let’s sit on the

Maintaining a healthy diet is a key factor to enjoying a longer, more satisfying and energetic life. Changes must be made to accommodate for slower metabolism as people age.

Submitted photo

couch and eat buckets of ice cream! Not so fast. No matter what the scale says those that lead sedentary lives double their risk of disability and death. Older adults who want to stay healthy, independent, and enjoy a more vibrant lifestyle need to get moving. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommend four types of exercises: • Strength exercises maintain or build muscle which helps you carry out your day to day activities as well as reduce signs and symptoms of many chronic health conditions such as diabetes, arthritis and depression. • Balance exercises helps to prevent falls and can help you stay independent. • Stretching exercises can give you more freedom of movement, which will allow you to be more active. • Endurance exercises are any activity — walking, jogging, swimming, biking, even raking leaves — that increase your heart rate and breathing for an extended period of time. Eating well along with getting ourselves moving ensures we will have optimal energy and feel our best.

Make sure your diet includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, choose more whole grains (vs. processed) and include a good source of protein at each meal. And of course, be sure to savour some yummy ice cream from time to time. While we may be able to worry a little less about our weights, eating smart and moving more can enrich and prolong our lives. Looking for more information on the best eating and exercise habits for seniors? To get practical and trusted physical activity information tailored to your needs and lifestyle phone (tollfree): 1-877-725-1149 or visit the website: www.physicalactivityline.com/index.php. The Healthy Eating for Seniors handbook provides information for seniors on what to pay attention to when it comes to food, meals, and supplements. It can be found at www.healthlinkbc.ca/pdf/ HEFS_english.pdf. Sandra Turnbull, is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Executive Coach, Professional Practice Leader with Interior Health and works at Clinical Nutrition in the South Okanagan.

Penticton & District Hospice Society

Experience the warmth and fun of Cherry Park this season. Together Time | Friends | Hobbies Parties | Games | Dining

RETIREMENT LIVING CAN BE THIS CAREFREE. Call Cherry Park at 250.492.2447 to learn about our upcoming events.

Bereavement Resource Centre Individual & Group Grief Support • Children/Youth/Family Grief Support • Information & Referral Services • Workshops & Presentations • Resource Lending Library •

250.490.1107 info@pentictonhospice.com www.pentictonbereavementresources.com Penticton & District Hospice Society Bereavement Resource Centre

...helping to navigate life’s most difficult losses.

317 Winnipeg Street, Penticton, BC V2A 8J9 250.492.2447 | www.CherryParkRetirement.ca

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Penticton Western News

Penticton Regional Hospital Auxiliary’s

Meals on Wheels

Finding your CQ

Our Volunteer Drivers Ensure that our Clients are Healthy & Happy Promoting good Health in our local schools with the Breakfast Learning Club Kindergarten to Grade 5

for more information CALL or VISIT 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, BC

Healthy & Nutritious HOT and or FROZEN meals delivered to your home

email: pentictonmow@shawbiz.ca www.mealsonwheelspenticton.org

Penticton, Kaleden, Naramata & OK Falls

(basement of the hospital)

Call

To become a client, volunteer or sponsor...

250-492-9095

ON-SITE

CREMATIONS MEAN YOU NEVER HAVE TO WONDER WHO IS HANDLING

your loved one. • Penticton’s on-site crematory •

www.everdenrust.com

1130 CARMI AVENUE • PENTICTON • 250.493.4112

Athens Creek RETIREMENT LODGE

Luxury Retirement

The South Okanagan’s Finest… y pp ! Ha Year w Ne

Where your comfort and well being are Priority #1 Say yes to a care-free, luxurious lifestyle Living in our Heritage style lodge, you’ll easily grow accustomed to the social opportunities and amenities, plus enjoy the privacy of your own spacious 1 or 2 bedroom suite with balcony. Ideally located to enhance your independence.

Wo!urtsen&! E N c e

i r occ g g 2 b uttin p

Supported Living Services Available 24-HR. STAFF & MEDI-ALERT EMERGENCY CALL SERVICE

www.athenscreek.com

250-493-3838 170 West Warren Avenue Penticton, BC V2A 8R6

Milton Orris

Arts Scene We all know about IQ and have a certain idea of where we might ﬁt, or taken an IQ test and know exactly. Yet not many of us know about, or have even heard about, our CQ! What’s that?, you are now asking. It is our Creativity Quotient. Inside all of us there is a strong element of creativity. A desire to express ourselves in a different, perhaps more meaningful way. Remember when you were just a child and you had more fun creatively making tunnels and buildings from the empty boxes the Christmas presents came in than you had playing with the new toys? And how many movies or plays have you seen that you wished you had acted in? What

about singing along, playing an instrument — for instance the drums — or painting, making pottery. And, all those poems and stories dwelling inside you have always wanted to be put down on paper That’s not all that creativity is about though. How about parts of the world you have always wanted to visit? You have always wanted to go to China, visit the Artic before all the ice is gone, visit the Vatican or Machu Pichu, or even bicycle across Canada, at least part way. Take part in controversial conversations about politics, religion, or books you have read. There are many more unfulﬁlled creative wishes within us, we just don’t give them a chance to emerge. How can you discover these? The Okanagan School for the Arts at the Shatford Centre in Penticton is starting a series — Creative For Life program — for those not so young that will provide an opportunity to check out some of your creative dreams. Several workshops — painting, pottery, writing recollections, acting, music and many more will be held at the Shatford Centre in the coming months. We can

pretty much guarantee there will be something there that will appeal to you and turn on your inner creativity. To see what is available check the program calendar at www.osarts.com. What is stopping us? Often it is fear that we can’t paint or make pottery well enough, we can’t write well enough to tell our stories, or can’t afford to travel. Our fears are groundless. The only things stopping us from being the creative people we can become is the wrong stories we keep in our minds,. We might think people would make fun of me or what I do, the outcome of what I try will be awful, or, my family will think I have gone crazy. There also could be the thought of what if my attempt is a failure? What is the answer to all these? As you have heard many times, life is a journey and so is creativity. It’s like running a marathon. It doesn’t matter if you win, it matters if you ﬁnish, or do better than last time. And that is what creativity is all about. It is in the doing and as time goes by, yes, it does get better and better, more fun, more fulﬁlling. See CREATIVE on PG. 7

Penticton Western News Wednesday, January 21, 2015

www.pentictonwesternnews.com 7

DENTURES

• Relines and Repairs • Complete Dentures • Partial Dentures • Dentures on Implants

Most repairs within two hours BarB Lewis is the woman behind the Photo Memory Club who shows seniors how to capture and preserve those wonderful memories as part of the Creative for Life program offered through the Okanagan school of the arts.

Bruce Coffin R.D.

272 Ellis St. Penticton

Mark Brett/Penticton western News

Open up your creative desires From CREATIVE on PG. 6 If we don’t explore our creative desires, intuitions, and secret longings we will not have lived life fully. As we get older and don’t do creative things life becomes more and more boring and often leads to depression and an early demise. How do you get started? Sit quietly and just think about it. Let your imagination run wild for a while. What is your heart and mind telling you? I have always wanted to be in a play, I would really like to become a great nature photographer and do a documentary of my grandchildren as they grow up, it would be fun to do pottery and make presents for all my family for Christmas. The list might be endless. Then you decide which ones do you really want to do. A suggestion: limit it to three then do some research to see what is available, when, where and how much will it cost. Then go and talk to people. Others taking the program and/or the teachers, then make the choice that feels just right for you!

So turn on the CQ within you and enjoy the richly fulfilling, pleasurable and personal journey it will take you on. Creative Living workshops are held on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at the Shatford Centre. We will explore together the 10 major areas of planning your years from now on: social connections, where to live, ongoing learning, physical activity, working or volunteering, creative activity, travel, family relations, health and finances. Plan to attend. For information on this workshop and other Creative For Life Programs call 250770-7668, email info@osarts.com or visit the course and registration website at www. osarts.com. Milton Orris is on the Board of Directors for the Okanagan School of the Arts (OSA) and chairs OSA’s Programming Committee. He is enthusiastically leading the development of the Creative For Life Program for ‘people who weren’t born yesterday.’ You are invited to his Creative Living workshops being held at the Shatford Centre.

DENTURE CLINIC

www.brucecoffindenturist.com

250-493-2707

Sensible Pricing for Practical People. At Need or Pre-Need. Basic Cremation +taxes $990 (Penticton) 250.493.3912

24 Hrs - No Hidden Costs

Lesley - Owner Licensed Director

La Verne

Licensed Apprentice

101-596 Martin St., Penticton, BC V2A 5L4 Supportive, Independent Living www.crediblecremation.com for Seniors in Penticton BC Lic# 49382

in and enjoy... SUPPORTIVEMove , INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR SENIORS

IN P ENTICTON, BC • 24/7 Staff, Secure Building Spacious Seniors ApartmentsResidence.This is Independent Living, where Welcome to Sun •Village hospitality and supportive services • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinnerare included in your monthly rental rate. We do the grocery shopping... Social Calendar and Afternoon Tea Join in one of the activities, celebrate special occasions, meet new people and the cooking too! and enjoy the company of friends. • Weekly Housekeeping Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner is served in our spacious dining

Central Location room. At Sun Village, our wonderful cooks offer an ever changing menu Located across from the RCMP building, great walking location, minutes to selection of delicious home cooking. Ask us about BC Seniors SAFER Housing Program. Safeway and Shoppers Drug Mart, HANDY DART service and a bus stop at You perdoor. month. our front We’re here when you need usmay qualify for up to $610 Sun Village is a safe, secure building and each apartment has a 24/7 call system. Our staff is available to respond at any time, day or night, should you require assistance.

Garden Courtyard

For those warm days of spring and summer, our patio seating surrounded by Call today - 250-492-2020 flowers and shrubs is the perfect, afternoon spot to relax.

We make things sparkle and1147 shineMain Street – AcrossLarge, Spacious Suites from the RCMP Bldg. Every week, we clean and freshen up your apartment for you, including bathrooms, kitchen floors, vacuuming, and laundering of your bed linens.

Your apartment rental rate includes Heat and Electricity, Cable, and Airwww.sunvillagepenticton.com conditioning as well as all of the services listed above.

Call us for a Adding Life Lunch and Tour. 250-492-2020 to your 1147 Main Street Penticton Years!

(Across from RCMP Building)

www.sunvillagepenticton.com

Ask us about BC Seniors SAFER Housing Program. You may qualify for up to $610 per month.

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Penticton Western News

CITY CENTRE

City Centre Pharmasave is excited to now offer expanded Home Healthcare Products and Services. In cooperation with Dana Heppner, owner of Fittings and Feet HealtHcare services, we can now provide you with a number of specialty products and services including OstOmy care, FOOt care, cOmpressiOn stOckings and mastectOmy Fittings. Please phone to speak with our Pharmacist or book an appointment for a consultation with Dana our Home Healthcare Expert. Don’t forget our Convenient One HOur Free parking in the City Centre parking lot. Let the Professionals at City Centre Pharmasave take care of all your Healthcare needs!

CITY CENTRE PHARMASAVE 399 Main Street Unit 101, Penticton Phone: 250-770-0047

Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 3:00pm Sundays and Holidays: Closed

Perfect set uP — Monika Young sets the ball while opponents wait on the opposite side of the net during a drop-in volleyball game at the Penticton community centre. there are four drop in sports designated specifically to the 55+ age group including

badminton, pickleball and basketball.

with Confidence

Community Denture Centre Ltd. Denture Services • New Dentures • Relines • Repairs Leigh M. Hack, Public Denturist

steve Kidd/Western News

The Independence You want with the Assistance You Need. Call for your personal tour

250-490-8800

• • • • • •

Call to inquire about our trial stays and move in incentives

3 home cooked meals Concorde Cafe snacks Housekeeping Laundry amenities 3235 24-hour emergency assistance Option of customized assistance for changing healthcare needs

Skaha Lake Rd. Penticton, BC

Quick occupancy available on some suites

PENTICTON

250-490-0702

104 - 1505 Main Street

OLIVER

250-498-3858 5888 - 97th Street

www.diversicare.ca

Professionally managed by diversicare management services The Concorde offers seniors freedom of choice with the most comprehensive range of services from complete independence to assisted living.

E-mail: info.theconcorde@diversicare.ca • www.theconcorde.ca