WEBINAR: Caregiver Check Up – Dec. 15th

Offered through The Caregiver Network, this free “Caregiver Check-Up” webinar is taking place on December 15th from 6:30-8:00 pm. (PST):

In the past four months our webinars have covered a wide range of topics including: managing boundaries, a tool to assist in making difficult decisions, navigating the health care system, how to remain resilient and communicating in difficult conversations.  Perhaps situations or events have cropped up for you pertaining to these or others topics and it would help to have them discussed.  They could be about navigating the holidays or the health care system, thinking about a plan for 2017 including how to set and maintain boundaries that will help you stay resilient in your caregiving role, and / or moving forward with any of these when they require having difficult conversations or making tough decisions.   This is your webinar – we want to hear from you!

In this webinar, Wendy Johnstone (Gerontologist) and Jodie McDonald (Social Worker) will facilitate an open discussion for a year end “Caregiver Check-up” using our Coach Caregiver format .  We invite you to submit questions or scenarios you would like to be discussed by following this link to our website https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/submit-your-questions-for-coach-caregiver.  And as always, there will be plenty of opportunity to participate during the actual webinar.

You can find out more information about this opportunity at their event webpage: Caregiver Check-Up

OKANAGAN: handyDART refunds – November 2016

Special thanks to COPCS for circulating the following info regarding handyDart bus pass refunds for the month of November 2016:

Did you know you can get a credit for the November hanyDART bus pass?

According to the local transit office, you can come to their office and get a new pass for December 2016 at the reduced rate of $22.50 — you MUST BRING YOUR NOVEMBER PASS with you.  

If you are not getting another bus pass for December, you should be able to go to the local transit office and get a refund — ensure you bring your NOVEMBER pass.

KELOWNA: HSCL has moved – Dec. 12th

The HSCL Team has moved into the new Community Health and Services Centre building, located at 505 Doyle Ave in Kelowna.

Starting December 12th, you can reach the HSCL Team at this new location, or at their new phone number:  250-469-7070.

KELOWNA: Family Holiday Skate – Dec. 18th

Visit the Rutland Arena from 3:00 – 5:15 pm for free skating, face painting, hot chocolate and refreshments!  Skate rentals available.

Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or donation for the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank for admission.

SPOTLIGHT: Ombudsperson Online

Lights IIDid you know that the Office of the Ombudsperson offers e-news?

The Office of the Ombudsperson is responsible for investigating when people feel they have been treated unfairly by government or government agencies.

Their e-news keeps you informed of what they are working on.  Their website has a lot of resources on how to advocate for yourself if you feel you have been treated unfairly.  They also show how they can help.

Visit them at their website: www.bcombudsperson.ca

SPOTLIGHT: Ombudsperson Online

Lights IIDid you know that the Office of the Ombudsperson offers e-news?

The Office of the Ombudsperson is responsible for investigating when people feel they have been treated unfairly by government or government agencies.

Their e-news keeps you informed of what they are working on.  Their website has a lot of resources on how to advocate for yourself if you feel you have been treated unfairly.  They also show how they can help.

Visit them at their website: www.bcombudsperson.ca

 

KELOWNA: Free Skating at Stuart Park!

As the weather gets chilly, there are lots of opportunities to stay active!

Ice SkatingStuart Park outdoor ice rink is gearing up for opening day on December 1st.  The skating rink is open from 6 AM to 11 PM each day,  and should remain open through late February (weather dependent).  Skates, helmets, and EZ bars available to rent onsite daily from 11 AM to 8 PM (except on Christmas Day).  Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets!

No matter what winter activities you enjoy, remember to be safe when you’re outside, and wear layers of warm clothing including hats and mittens.

 

KELOWNA: Free Skating at Stuart Park!

As the weather gets chilly, there are lots of opportunities to stay active!

Ice SkatingStuart Park outdoor ice rink is gearing up for opening day on December 1st.  The skating rink is open from 6 AM to 11 PM each day,  and should remain open through late February (weather dependent).  Skates, helmets, and EZ bars available to rent onsite daily from 11 AM to 8 PM (except on Christmas Day).  Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets!

No matter what winter activities you enjoy, remember to be safe when you’re outside, and wear layers of warm clothing including hats and mittens.

WEBINAR: Communicating in Difficult Discussions – Nov. 24th

For anyone who is interested in learning about communication techniques to use in challenging situations, The Caregiver Network (TCN) is offering a free webinar from 6:30-8:00 pm (Pacific Time) tomorrow evening with presenter Jodie McDonald, a Registered Social Worker trained in the Non-violent Communication (NVC) technique, illustrating how to apply NVC specifically to caregiver situations.

For more info or to register, visit their website: https://thecaregivernetwork.ca/event/coach-caregiver-communicating-difficult-discussions/

 

SPOTLIGHT: Travel & Accessibility

AirplaneWant to travel?  Need some help with planning for the airport?

It turns out talking to your airport and your airline are great places to start!

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has partnered with several organizations to offer help, resources, and support to people who may need a bit of help to plan their travel:

  • Spinal Cord Injury BC – partners to make a series of videos to support using a wheelchair when travelling
  • Canucks Autism Network – partners to make a resource kit and series of videos to help individuals and families minimize travel barriers, including the Autism Access Sticker (expedited airport processes)

To participate in the Autism Access Sticker program, you can talk with your airline when you check in.  You can call the airport or go on their website to learn more about how they are supporting people to travel (https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/navigate-yvr/accessibility-at-yvr/accessibility-travel-planning)

Accessibility