The BCCPC dementia project enters a new phase this month with the launch of the programs in partnership with four pilot sites in the North Okanagan, Greater Victoria and the Lower Mainland. The project builds on the success of community-led...
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One thing that has become readily apparent during the coronavirus lockdown is how reliant we are upon technology. Another fact made even more obvious is that nothing replaces good old-fashioned face-to-face contact. It’s been extremely hard for...
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My Fears and Frustrations: Living with Dementia During a Pandemic is a free one-hour virtual peer-support group. READ MORE: https://www.mapleridgenews.com/community/pandemic-support-for-people-with-dementia-in-maple-ridge-and-pitt-meadows/#
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Massi Bakhshian, RN, was born in the small city in Iran with parents who taught her kindness, love and leadership at a young age. Weeks after she immigrated to Canada in 1999, Bakhshian volunteered in a nursing home in Coquitlam, B.C. This role...
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Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Every June 15, nations call attention to one of our most vulnerable populations, our elders. It is a day for advocacy, love, and awareness. It’s such an important topic that the United Nations marked it...
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The beginning of June also marks the beginning of Seniors’ Week. From June 1-7, we celebrate all the wonderful older adults in our community. Normally, we would have in person celebrations and parties, special activities, and more to celebrate...
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The COVID-19 outbreak has upended life as we know it. Still, for many seniors who rely on essential programming for their health and well-being, the show must go on! At the Adult Cognitive Wellness Centre, we are proud to be able to offer virtual...
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One of the significant programs that we are able to offer through the Adult Cognitive Wellness Center is our dementia friendly day program. In fact, this program is one of the main reasons we created the center. We have recognized through our...
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Typically when we think of the concepts of “grief” and “loss” what comes to mind is the loss of life—the passing of a person we care(d) about deeply. Grief is the experience of loss and the experience is different for each individual living...
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LANGLEY (NEWS 1130) — An adult cognitive wellness centre was supposed to open in Langley last month, but like most things, COVID-19 had other plans. The Adult Cognitive Wellness Centre was meant to be available by April 14, but as the virus...
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Self-Care for Caregivers During the Coronavirus Outbreak As we described in our last post, caregivers are under an unbelievable amount of stress as we negotiate these days of the COVID-19 outbreak. It is essential that you take time to care for...
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