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If you are not aware of this organization you are missing important information for seniors. Here is some of the information they share with their members. If after reading this you want more information you can contact them at : tricitiesseniorsplanningntwk@gmail.com or by phone at 604-949-0599

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day–June 15th        WEAAD

Various buildings and structures around BC will be lit purple in recognition of WEAAD. The Iris & the colour purple are symbols for WEAAD. Purple lighting on June 15th will be on BC Place, Science World, City Halls, Skytrain, Anvil Centre, bridges, Canada Place, LaFarge Lake, & more.

Zoom Links that may be of Interest to you:

Mitigating the Effects of Social Isolation During and Post COVID-19

Tuesday, June 9th   9:00 am- 10:30 am     FREE      REGISTER TODAY https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hOIhgTmURJy1_3SagbwsGg

Social contacts tend to decrease with age and for a variety of reasons, perhaps retirement, the death of a friend or family member or an increased lack of mobility. Regardless of the cause, senior isolation can cause harmful consequences.

This webinar explores the risks and potential impacts isolation can have on older adults. Reducing that isolation is important, particularly since seniors wish to remain active and contribute to the vibrancy of their community providing them with a sense of purpose. Seniors who stay connected with family and friends, experience an improved quality of life, lowering the risk for physical and mental illnesses such as depression and dementia.

During the presentation, speakers will provide an overview of three intervention programs, developed specifically to reduce social isolation in older adults.

Seniors’ Care Webinar:  How did we get here & what’s next?   (Recorded) On May 28th, attendees joined our presenters for a webinar discussion on the state of seniors’ long-term care in BC. We looked at how we got here, and what is needed to transform seniors’ care so that it provides the support and dignity that seniors, their families and those working on the front-lines all deserve. This was an excellent webinar. Marcy Cohen was a keynote speaker for our TCSPN Age-Friendly Forum held last year.

Hosted by Shannon Daub, CCPA BC Office Director (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives)

Presenters:

International Federation on Aging Virtual Town Hall – COVID-19 and Older People: Grandparenting in a Pandemic              (Click on this link to register) Friday 12 June 2020 at 7:00 am Toronto EDT               4:00 am Vancouver time but recording will be sent to you if you register (and would like to sleep in & listen later–but not live)

COVID-19 has brought with it many unprecedented challenges, particularly regarding the impacts on older people. It has also presented an opportunity for many societies to re-evaluate grandparenting roles, and to identify practices that protect the well-being of grandparents, grandchildren and their families.

Funny Cooking Moments & Bloopers from Cooking Shows    (10 minutes) Click on this link for fun & laughter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP7nJzyMFfA

Travel BC Tourist Attractions for your StayVacation Planning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOM1klsk6ew (12 minutes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M078XrAjBJQ (11 minutes)

COVID-19 Resources:

In our Tri-Cities community we’re facing COVID-19 together. We understand that there are high risk situations for vulnerable seniors when leaving your home to shop for groceries or go out in the community. If there’s one thing we can do it’s to stay connected while staying at home. We can make a point to regularly reach out to our personal networks – phone, FaceTime, text – for coffee chats and virtual visits. It’s important to minimize our feelings of loneliness or worry, getting and giving reassurances that help us stay connected and calm.

Reliable COVID-19 Information Resources for you:

World Health Organization

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

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