Imagine how you would feel if you were on a tight budget, and you just found out that you can get a reduced rate for your MSP costs or you qualify for The Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program that helps make rents affordable for BC seniors with low to moderate incomes.
This is the kind of information and referrals that can make a real difference in people’s lives, and it’s a free service Seniors Come Share Society offers at different sites and events in our community, where trained volunteers distribute valuable information and resource materials. Last year alone, they connected over 6,492 seniors in the Surrey and White Rock areas to information and resources.
The Senior Service Connector Program provides trained volunteers at locations throughout Surrey and White Rock where they connect seniors and their friends and families to information about programs and services available to them in our community. Please call Shannen at 604-531-9400 ext.
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Tech Buddies & Computer Lessons
The Computer Lessons & Tech Buddies program offers basic tech tutorials, which also includes lessons on IPads, tablets, computers, laptops, smart phones and overall features of social media. The volunteers are available to meet you at the local libraries or the closest Seniors Come Share location. Please call the program coordinator at 604-531-9400 ext. 220.
Join Today!
Seniors Come Share Society allows individuals to stay engaged in the community even if it’s from the comfort of their own home. We offer programs that stimulate individual’s cognition, provide emotional support, food security and have them engaged in physical activities. Our priority is the well-being of the seniors in our community; therefore, we take initiative in advocating for them and assisting them in navigating support. Visit comeshare.ca or SHAREvirtually.com for a list of our programs and events.
Social Prescribing
Social Prescribing is a pathway from your doctor or nurse practitioner’s office to local, non-clinical services for people who could use a little help connecting to their community or learning how to take care of their health and wellbeing. Due to Covid-19 the social prescribing program has been creatively adapted in order to continue supporting community members to meet health goals, connect with community resources and maintain wellbeing. Please call the program coordinator at 604-531-9400 ext. 204 or ask your Physician or Nurse Practitioner for more information.
Decluttering and Creating Flow
Did you know that our physical environment can affect our mental state? A cluttered countertop or disorganized closet can make us feel uneasy or change our mood. Here are some ways to improve the organization of your home and create a proper flow, free of physical (and mental) barriers. 1) Declutter countertops in your kitchen and bathroom. 2) Keep hallways free from clutter. 3) Consider using round tables in your home. 4) Choose furniture that properly fits the room it’s in. 5) Use a similar colour palette throughout the house. 6) Let the light in by not blocking any windows. Janice Leffler,
Ask The Expert
Q: When I look at myself on the computer during a Zoom meeting, I notice my glasses look very reflective even though they have an anti-reflective coating. How could I fix that? A: If your anti-reflective coating has a blue sheen, it can reflect the bright bluish light that is coming from your screen, or from other cold LED light sources around you. Reducing the screen or ambient illumination would help. Changing the colour of your screen (using dark or night mode, or using filtering covers) would help too. As a last resort, you could try anti-reflective lenses with some other sheen than blue.
The Sober Connection
Connection holds a remarkable power in our lives—especially in the relationships we nurture with ourselves, our community, and out in nature. Without connection, it’s easy to fall into the “half-life” I was stuck in, an existence haunted by ancestral pain and the constant playing out of old patterns.
Without connection, humans wither and decline. That’s why I created Solbrü elixirs. Solbrü is designed from the ground up to bolster connection, compassion, and self-healing. Embrace a healthier lifestyle, feel empowered—not disheartened. Set a positive example for yourself and others around you, I want you to feel loved—not shunned.
Prostate Health
Prostatic hyperplasia and urinary difficulties are caused by dysfunction in the Kidney and
Bladder organ systems. Pathogenic factors such as dampness accumulation, heat, or Qi
stagnation will obstruct the smooth function of the urinary system. They can be caused by
genetic factors, stress or improper diet. Treatment with herbal medicine will work to eliminate
the pathogenic factors while strengthening the person’s vitality to unblock urination and
regulate the urinary passages.
How is Your Muscle Health?
Muscle health is key to your overall health and wellness. The health of your muscles is affected by nutrition, lifestyle, and activity levels. Inactivity is the biggest contributor which may result in low muscle mass and decreased strength, and function. Want to change your outcome? Start by knowing where you’re at. A baseline litmus test can assess how you sit to stand, how fast your gait is, and your overall strength and endurance. The key to a winning strategy is to be proactive about your heath! Decrease sedentary time, increase leisure activity, and have structured exercise. You only get one body – so it’s important to keep it in working order!
Building Blocks of Movement
When working out, you may find yourself gravitating towards more intense forms of exercise, but taking things back to the building blocks of movement has its merits too. You can support both how you feel and move, prevent injury, and revolutionize what you get out of your workouts. Practicing gentler movement and attending massage therapy can help you connect with your body’s needs and tendencies. Rather than building strength on a house of cards, develop good muscle coordination and create a solid foundation.
Meet Your Practitioner
Dustin Kseniuk is a practicing LPN who graduated from nursing school with honours from Discovery Community College in July 2018. He also has advanced footcare training with PEDEducation through the University of the Fraser Valley. Originally from Saskatchewan, Dustin moved to the island in 2014 and has been working as a nurse and living in Courtenay since 2018. Dustin started his business to provide nail trimming and filing, callus and corn reduction, complete lower limb assessment, as-needed referrals, and much more from the comfort of clients’ homes. The business is fully insured and provides easy access to professional footcare.
