2010

9, 16, 23 & 30 July Senior Dialogues - "What Creates Home For You"

15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 July Family Caregiver Five Part Series - Building Knowledge About Dementia

5 Aug Bladder Health

16 Aug Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Making Both Work For You!

16 Aug The Healthy Brain

27 Aug Advanced Health Care Planning - Advanced Directives Workshop

9 Sep Something for Everyone at Esquimalt Recreation Centre

Senior Dialogues - "What Creates Home For You"

Fridays July 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2010 ~ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (includes lunch)
Hillside Seniors Health Centre - Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave
Jessie Sutherland, Founder of the Finding Home Initiative; Jessie is committed to building communities that foster a sense of belonging and has over 20 years experience in intercultural relations, community development and dialogue.
Finding 'home' in a changing world can be challenging especially for seniors. These senior dialogues will open up discussions about "what home means to you" - recognizing that home is not just about the place you sleep every night. Some elements of 'home' are feeling a sense of belonging, feeling safe and feeling connected.
We're seeking a dynamic group of 12 to 15 seniors who are committed to attending all four Friday sessions; are comfortable listening and sharing within a group; are interested in evoking change; are willing to share results and seek input from the greater community using tools created in the dialogues; and are willing to help move identified initiatives forward, lead change and/or facilitate future senior dialogues.
Our aim for this first dialogue session is to invite a diverse group of committed people with differing community vision, varied backgrounds and a commitment to create and evoke change by carrying ideas and dialogues forward. Therefore, when you call or email to register, someone will be calling you back to ask you a few questions before your registration can be confirmed.
Thanks to Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation for funding Senior Dialogues!

Free Admission Register by calling Hillside Seniors Health Centre 250-370-5641 or Register by emailing: WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca

Family Caregiver Five Part Series - Building Knowledge About Dementia

July 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, & 29th, 2010 ~ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Hillside Seniors Health Centre - Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave
Christin Hillary, Support & Education Coordinator, Alzheimer's Resource Centre.
This five part learning series is for family caregivers to have an opportunity to build knowledge, skills and confidence to live well with dementia. The topics included are:

• Understanding Dementia (Thursday, July 15th, 2010)
• Understanding Communication (Tuesday, July 20th, 2010)
• Understanding Behaviour (Thursday, July 22nd, 2010)
• Planning for the Future (Tuesday, July 27th, 2010)
• Self-Care for the Caregiver (Thursday, July 29th, 2010)

Please register for all five sessions as each session builds upon the previous session.

Free Admission Register by calling Hillside Seniors Health Centre 250-370-5641 or Register by emailing: WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca

Bladder Health

Thursday, 5 August 2010 ~ 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Hillside Seniors Health Centre - Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave
Donna Ross, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Seniors Health, VIHA.
In this session you will learn about how the bladder functions, problems with the bladder that lead to distressing events and exercise that can be done to develop the bladder muscle to prevent incontinence. Bring your questions as this is an interaction session.
Free Admission Register by calling Hillside Seniors Health Centre 250-370-5641 or Register by emailing: WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca

Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Making Both Work For You!

Two Part Series: Monday, 16 August & Friday, August 20th, 2010 ~ 10:00 am - 12:00 noon (both days)
Hillside Seniors Health Centre - Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave
Anna Wren, Registered Dietitian, VIHA and Liz McCarter, Yakimovich Wellness Centre Coordinator.
Being physically active, including doing exercise and eating healthy can sometimes feel like a full time job. Come to this interactive session to find out strategies that can make participating in both physical activity and eating well fun, enjoyable and to motivate you to keep doing.
Free Admission Register by calling Hillside Seniors Health Centre 250-370-5641 or Register by emailing: WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca

The Healthy Brain - Program and Services Of The Alzheimer Society Of BC Greater Victoria

Monday, 16 August 2010 ~ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Hillside Seniors Health Centre - Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave
Christin Hillary, Support & Education Coordinator, Alzheimer's Resource Centre, Victoria, BC.
Research is showing ways that all of us, including people with dementia and caregivers, can work on brain health. This session is open people with early symptoms of dementia, caregivers, and the general public.
Free Admission Register by calling Hillside Seniors Health Centre 250-370-5641 or Register by emailing: WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca

Advanced Health Care Planning - Advanced Directives Workshop

Friday, 27 August 2010 ~ 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Hillside Seniors Health Centre - Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave
Lorna Ross, RN, Clinical Nurse Leader, Seniors Integrated Health Network, Seniors Health, VIHA.
Advance Directives express your wishes for healthcare in the event you should become incapable of making those decisions for yourself. Topics covered include: What is an advance directive? Why should you have one? What is involved in creating one and how do I get started? You will be guided through the process of creating a draft document for yourself.
Free Admission Register by calling Hillside Seniors Health Centre 250-370-5641 or Register by emailing: WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca

Something for Everyone at Esquimalt Recreation Centre

Thursday, 9 September 2010 ~ 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Hillside Seniors Health Centre - Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave
Melissa Wight, Adult Recreation Programmer, Heather Bailey, Fitness Programmer, Esquimalt Recreation Centre and Brian Mee, Esquimalt Writers group.
Everyone welcome to join this morning of discovering what programs are available for adults at Esquimalt Recreation Centre.
Melissa, Heather and Brian will highlight about various fitness classes, Pickleball, Writers Group and touch base on a wide variety of other programs. This session will be interactive, so come and find out for yourself about pickleball, try your hand at writing in a relaxed activity led by the leader of the Writers group, Brian and even try a few exercises.
Free Admission Register by calling Hillside Seniors Health Centre 250-370-5641 or Register by emailing: WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca