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Full calendar of events at UBC Okanagan for Embrace Aging Month – Vernon Morning Star

Full calendar of events at UBC Okanagan for Embrace Aging Month - Vernon Morning Star

March is Embrace Aging Month, and the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) is midway through a month of activities designed to promote healthy aging.

UBCO organized a series of events aimed at the region’s aging population to keep a spring in their steps, with spring around the corner.

UBCO’s Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention (IHLCDP), in partnership with Interior Savings Credit Union and Interior Health, put together 31 days of activities to celebrate they joys of aging.

In its ninth year, Embrace Aging Month features group walks with UBCO students and faculty, tips for aging at home, a webinar highlighting the signs, symptoms and solutions of caregiver burnout, a music therapy session and a yoga lesson that promotes laughter. UBCO researchers will also share new evidence on a range of topics, from the effects of climate change on health to virtual care.

“While Embrace Aging Month brings into focus the importance of supporting older adults in our communities, the sessions are for young and old alike,” said Dr. Joan Bottorff, a professor with the School of Nursing. “We have tried to think of something for just about everyone.”

Other highlights of the month include free visits to the YMCA, an electric bike demonstration and a games and virtual reality webinar where participants can learn about immersive technologies, floor projection and wearable sensors.

For a full event schedule and registration details, visit okanaganembracingaging.com.


Brendan Shykora

Seniors

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Eldercare: Advocating for Your Aging Loved One

Eldercare: Advocating for Your Aging Loved One

Eldercare: Advocating for Your Aging Loved One

March 22, 2022 at 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

As your loved one ages, you may have to take on an increasing level of responsibility to ensure their wellbeing and advocate for them. This session helps you prepare for this shift in responsibility by looking at the five stages of caregiving, and the types of tasks associated with each stage. This session will also provide insight and practical tips on how to initiate productive conversations with your loved one about this shift and how you as a caregiver will balance both your loved one’s desire for autonomy with proactive advocacy.

Jennifer Moir, Owner of Age Well Solutions, will provide this virtual workshop on preparing to advocate for your aging loved one. Jennifer will also review with participants how they can access further assistance through Carleton’s Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Registration

To register for this virtual session, please fill out the form here.