Burnaby Family Caregivers Autumn 2011 Programs

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Autumn 2011 Programs

Free speakers series in partnership with Burnaby Public Library
Three session family caregiver education series
A time for me - support group for family or friend care providers

I. FREE SPEAKERS SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Registration is required for this free speaker series. Seats fill quickly. Reserve your free seat today. Call 604-241-0485

1. How Seniors Can Tap Into Home Equity to Finance 'Aging in Place'

Many seniors want to live out their lives at home but can’t afford to bring in private home services or renovate their home to accommodate their changing health care needs. Others may want to reduce an existing debt burden to a more manageable level. House & condo owners can tap into home value with Home Equity Loans and Reverse Mortgages. With mortgage specialist Joanne Thomas.
Sat., Oct. 22nd, 2:30-4:15. Tommy Douglas Branch - 7311 Kingsway (near Edmonds)
Free parking under the library - enter the parking garage off Arcola Street, which is off Walker Street

2. Legal Issues for Family Caregivers and the Seniors They Care For: Representation Agreements & Powers of Attorney

A Will is a legal document that sets out who will administer your estate (your executor), and how your assets, property and personal effects will be distributed upon your death. BUT a Will is not enough. Legal documents such as Representation Agreements and Powers of Attorney help ensure that our wishes for our health care, housing, and management of our finances will be respected, in the event that we might become incapacitated because of an accident, illness, dementia, etc.
Many people avoid taking steps to deal with these things because they believe it is too expensive, complicated or intimidating, or because they just ‘can't get their head around the subject’ and ‘it can wait because I'm not that old yet’.
When is the best time to make sure you have the legal documents you need? Before a crisis arises! With Burnaby lawyer Stephen Miller.
Sun., Oct. 23rd, 1:45-3:45. Tommy Douglas Branch - 7311 Kingsway (near Edmonds)
Free parking under the library - enter the parking garage off Arcola Street, which is off Walker Street.

3. Carng for a Family Member with Alzheimer’s Disease

Caring for a loved one with dementia is challenging. With Dorothy Leclair, Alzheimer Society B.C.
Thur., Oct. 27th, 1:30-3:00. Cameron Branch - 9523 Cameron St. (Spruce Room)
The Cameron branch is located inside Cameron Recreation Centre, just north of Lougheed skytrain station.
Take the Millennium line, or take the 97 or 110 bus. Free parking is available.

4. Caring for an Older Family Member Living with Cancer

Learning you have cancer can be shocking. Discover resources to help families cope emotionally & practically with their diagnosis. With Easter Tocol, Oncology Social Worker, Burnaby Hospital Regional Cancer Centre.
Sat., Oct 29th, 1:30-3:30. McGill Branch - 4595 Albert St.
Free parking in library parking lot.

5. What to Look for in a Home Support Agency

Home support services can help seniors live independently longer, and alleviate family caregiver stress. Learn how agencies work and what questions to ask before working with one. With Bob Attfield and Vicki Salter.
Sat., Nov. 5th, 10:30-12:30. Cameron Branch - 9523 Cameron St. (Cedar Room)
The Cameron branch is located inside Cameron Recreation Centre, just north of Lougheed skytrain station.
Take the Millennium line, or take the 97 or 110 bus. Free parking is available.

6. Community Resources in Burnaby for Family (unpaid) Caregivers

Learn how family caregivers can care for themselves, Burnaby Home Health (how to navigate the system), transportation options, end of life care, etc. With gerontologist (non-medical aging specialist) Katherine Willett.
Mon., Nov 7th, 1:30-3:30. Metrotown Branch - 6100 Willingdon (Program Room on Main Floor)

7. GENTLECARE®: A Philosophy of Caring for Family Members and Friends with Dementia

Gentlecare is a new model of care that maximizes function of people living with Alzheimer’s and helps family caregivers change the experience of caring for someone with dementia. This system of care accommodates and supports existing levels of function and development, rather than challenging the person with dementia to adapt and perform in ways no longer possible. Based on the popular book, with Marc Jones.
Sun., Nov. 13th, 1:45-3:45. Tommy Douglas Branch- 7311 Kingsway (near Edmonds)
Free parking under the library - enter the parking garage off Arcola Street, which is off Walker Street.

8. Legal Issues for Family Caregivers and the Seniors They Care For: Wills - Traps and Pitfalls…Why bad things can happen to good people with bad wills or no wills

Wills, Trusts and other basics of Estate Planning will be demystified, Learn how effective wills and estate planning can be simple, understandable and cost effective. With Burnaby lawyer, Stephen Miller.
Mon., Nov. 14th, 1:30-3:30. Metrotown Branch - 6100 Willingdon (Program Room on Main Floor)

9. Demystifying Housing Options – If a Senior Has to Move

Supportive Housing, Assisted Living, Long-term Care facilities, government subsidized, non-profit, private seniors housing…As a family caregiver to a senior, do you want to understand what housing options exist should your loved one not be able to continue living in his or her home? With Katherine Willett, Coordinator, Burnaby Family Caregivers Project.
Fri., Nov 18th, 1:30-3:30. Metrotown Branch - 6100 Willingdon (Program Room on Main Floor)

10. When an Elderly Family Member Has Vision Challenges

The incidence of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, etc. rises with age. Understand eye conditions, adjusting to vision loss, and CNIB services, with Brad Hooge.
Sat., Nov. 19th, 2:30-4:30.
Tommy Douglas Branch - 7311 Kingsway (near Edmonds)
Free parking under the library - enter the parking garage off Arcola Street, which is off Walker Street.

II. THREE SESSION FAMILY CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES
We offer a free education series for unpaid family caregivers. Learn why and how caregivers can better care for themselves, resources available to improve quality of life for elders in Burnaby, housing options should the day come that a family loved one is no longer able to wanting to live at home, and more. With gerontologist (non-medical aging specialist) Katherine Willett, Coordinator, Burnaby Family Caregivers Project.
Sat. Nov. 26th, Dec. 3rd and Dec. 10th, 10am to 12noon. Registration for all 3 sessions is required. T; 604-241-0485
Holdom Community Resource Centre, 2101 Holdom Avenue, Room 106. (Holdom and Lougheed Hwy.; at Holdom skytrain station)

III. A TIME FOR ME - SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY OR FRIEND CARE PROVIDERS

Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society (BSOSS) supports unpaid family and friend caregivers through a self-help support group where care givers can share experiences and practical information with others, enjoy social time and create a network for mutual support. The Burnaby Family Caregiver Support Group meets every other Saturday morning 10:00-12:00 at the Holdom Community Resource Centre, 2101 Holdom Avenue, Room 106. (Holdom and Lougheed Hwy; at Holdom skytrain station). For more information about this group, please call Linda Comba, 604-291-2258 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . SELF CARE IS NOT A LUXURY BUT AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY

Burnaby Family Caregivers Project is made possible by United Way of Lower Mainland funding