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OCTOBER 2018
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Slipper Swap More than 100 seniors registered
Pat Bedford is one of more than 100 Mission seniors who have signed up for the second annual Slipper Swap. The swap is part of the Health and Wellness Fair taking place Oct. 2 at the Mission Seniors’ Centre. The fair is being put on by Mission Community Services Society in partnership with Mission Division of Family Practice, Fraser Health, and Mission Seniors Centre. For more, see page A18
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Second annual seniors event already has more than 100 registrations Mission Community Services Society in partnership with Mission Division of Family Practice, Fraser Health, and Mission Seniors Centre are coming together for the Second Slipper Swap event. During the Slipper Swap, seniors exchange an old pair of slippers for a new
pair of slippers, the purpose of this is to prevent falls from happening at home. Fraser Health’s Fall Prevention team will be on-site to ensure that the slippers are the right size and fit properly. Having new slippers have made a difference in seniors’ lives as they are able to get a proper fitted slipper and grip that
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This important event takes place on Oct. 2 from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Mission Seniors Centre (33100 10 Ave.). It also includes a Health and Wellness Fair. It features community booths set up to promote the wellness of seniors. For more information, call Mission Community Services at 604-826-3634.
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EVENTS FOR SENIORS
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OCTOBER 2018 Tuesdays
Senior Health and wellness Fair and Slipper Swap Tuesday Oct 2nd from 12.30 pm, Mission Seniors Activity Centre. Any questions contact Mission Community services on 604 826 3634
OCT 2–20
Mission Arts Council: Cycle Logic an Art Exhibition by The Central Fraser Valley Graphic Guild Rock Family Gallery Mission Arts Center
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Wednesdays Thursdays
Inspire Me Fitness 10am–12pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. www.lifetimelearningcentre.org info.ltlc@ telus.net First Friday at SPARK art collective, 5–9pm, SPARK art collective, 202 - 33072 1st Ave. www.sparkart.ca
OCT 6
Mission City Farmers Market - FINAL OUTDOOR MARKET! 9am–1pm, Leisure Centre Parking Lot, 7650 Grand St. Food demonstrations, crafts & live music all season.www. missioncityfarmersmarket.com
OCT 6–7
Thanksgiving at Kilby, 11am–3pm, 215 Kilby Rd, Harrison Mills. For more information: info@kilby.ca - 604-7969576 www.kilby.ca
OCT 7
Deroche Flea Market, 9am–3pm, 41555 North Nicomen Rd, Deroche. Lona at 778-771-4160
OCT 13
Mission Coffee House Concert Series Opening Night, 7pm, Clarke Theatre Cafetorium, 33700 Prentis Ave. www.steppingstonemusic.ca. $10 Tickets
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Mission Fire Rescue Service Fire Life Safety Fair, 1–4pm, • Fire Station No. 1, 33330 - 7th Avenue, Mission
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Mission Old Age Pensioners Association Fall Tea, 1–3pm, Seniors Activity Center, 33100 - 10th Ave. We will have Door Prizes! Bake Table! Hamper Raffle! and a fun Cake Walk! Admission is $5.00. Everyone is Welcome. Bring a Friend.
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Daily Activities Lounge is open Monday to Friday 10:00 am–2:00 pm. Lunch is available for members 11:00 am–l:00 pm.
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Health and Wellness Fair & SLIPPER SWAP ANSWER
Mission Community Services has partnered up with Fraser Health, Mission Division of Family Practice, and the Seniors Activity Centre to provide a slipper swap for those who have registered for the slipper swap. We will also be having and Health & Wellness Fair! Lots of community booths set up to promote wellness of seniors in Mission. COME AND FIND HOW YOU CAN GET HEALTHY AND WELL
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KEEP YOUR BRAIN ACTIVE. The best way to nurture a healthy brain is to stay active and challenge it on an ongoing basis. In other words, never stop learning. You can keep it active by learning a new language, taking cooking lessons, reading historical novels or training yourself to punch in telephone numbers with your non-domKEEP ACTIVE SOCIALLY. Regular coninant hand. Bridge, jigsaw puzzles, crosstact with other people helps keep the words and chess are all great ways to give brain in good shape. So don’t hesiyour brain a workout, along with any kind of tate to express your views, participate in strategy, logic or memory game. conversations and discuss your interests with other people. You’d like to make some GET ENOUGH SLEEP. Our brains process new friends? Try volunteering, signing up for and consolidate new information while classes or joining a hobby club. we sleep, which means getting enough of it is essential for good memory. Lack of PROTECT YOUR HEAD. Traumatic head sleep results in decreased alertness, atteninjuries, including concussions, can tiveness and concentration — conditions that damage your brain. Wear a helmet make memorizing anything tricky indeed. if you play contact sports or if it’s recom-
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What is Diabetes? Around 11 million Canadians are living with diabetes or the milder form of the disease known as prediabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease that is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to insulin deficiency, the resistance of body tissues to insulin action or both. Normally pancreatic beta cells secrete insulin under the influence of circulating glucose.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF DIABETES?
In Type 1 diabetes, there is a loss of the pancreatic ability to secrete insulin hormone causing absolute insulin deficiency of the hormone. The deficiency results from the body’s mistaken attack and destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas. This type is commonly seen in young and slim populations. Type 2 diabetes arises from either inadequate insulin production or resistance of body tissues to its actions. This is the most common type affecting up to ninety percent of the people living with diabetes.
you keep your BMI between 25 kg/m2 to 30 kg/m2 and waist circumference that is within the goal. Also, cessation of smoking and limiting alcohol intake reduces the imminent risk of damaging the blood vessels in the heart, eyes, and kidneys and the rest of the body. Alcohol has an additional risk of causing low blood glucose level. Medications and Insulin injections can be delayed with adherence to these lifestyle interventions.
HOW DO I TELL THAT MY DIABETES IS WELL CONTROLLED?
You should always strive to adhere to all medications and frequent visits scheduled by your doctor for a check-up. At every visit usually every three months, your blood glucose level will be checked to ascertain your progress and the need for a change of medication doses. Other tests such as eye examinations, renal function tests, and monofilament tests may be carried out to rule out nerve damage. Another way of strict glucose assessment is scheduled home-based checks of your blood sugar level, jotting it down on a journal as directed by the clinician. This technique helps one to make dietary adjustments guided by the blood glucose levels.
DOES THIS MEAN DIABETICS HAVE TO COMPLETELY AVOID SUGAR?
Some risk factors include: • Advanced age (>40 years). • South-East Asian or African race. • Family history of diabetes. • High blood pressure. • Cholesterol. • Overweight. • Long-term steroids use.
Diabetes is a life-long disease that requires stringent strategies to keep it in control. Many patients can live a normal life if they keep their blood sugar under control. This does not mean that they should avoid eating sugars completely, but keeping their carbohydrates level in control and maintaining a well-balanced lifestyle involving physical exercise, a good nutritious diet, adhering to medications and most importantly always being in touch with your diabetes management team.
HOW CAN DIABETES PRESENT?
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Diabetes presents with a classic triad of excessive thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss despite increased or adequate food intake. Other features include extreme fatigue and recurrent infections. Long-term adverse effects of the disease include damage of small vessels that supply blood to nerves thus causing nerve damage with altered sensations and poor vision.
HOW IS DIABETES TREATED?
Apart from type 1 diabetes where insulin is required soon after diagnosis, all other types of diabetes can improve with other supportive interventions. First of all is dietary modification into a protein-rich but carbohydrate poor diet as instructed by your dietician. When eating out, choose foods which are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals and avoid foods with high saturated fats, sodium, and sugar. Secondly, patients should consider engagement in physical activities to encourage usage of glucose by muscles. This can take any form of movement such as walking, gardening, cleaning house and merely avoiding sitting for long periods of time. This ensures that
References: https://www.diabetes.ca/about-diabetes/types-ofdiabetes “Dr. Tarun Soni, MBBS, is an International Medical Graduate and currently working as a clinical trainee at the Horizon Medical Clinic Abbotsford. He is enrolled in the Canadian Dr. Tarun Soni Medical Register as a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC). He has experience in various clinical settings such as Family Medicine and Emergency Department. He also authors a blog called ThoughtNutrition. He is currently pursuing his goal of Family Medicine MD in Canada.” People can reach me at my current email: drsoni@hotmail.com I look forward to answering your questions and helping the community.
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• Keep a running list of medications. Maintain a list of all medications being taken, noting both prescription and over-the-counter medications and any supplements and herbs. Provide a copy to any new doctors you visit and any new pharmacies you patronize. • Use pill sorters. Medication sorters can keep medications organized and eliminate some of the personal error in medication management. Organizers have daily slots and may also differentiate between nighttime and daytime medications. • Record any side effects that occur and how the medications make you feel. Always bring up issues promptly with a doctor. • Keep a medication diary. Record any side effects that occur and how the medications make you feel. Always bring up issues promptly with a doctor. • Ask for help from your local Pharamcy or Doctor. Recognize that not all medications are right for seniors. Proper medication management can help seniors avoid drug-related accidents or worse.