Resources to help seniors

 CRADLE - The Canadian Institute for Seniors Care at Conestoga College has developed Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences (CRADLE), a free online course designed for care providers working in-home and community care, retirement homes, and long-term care facilities across Canada. The course, which can be completed in less than two hours, explores strategies to meaningfully connect and support individuals living with dementia and their families. For more information, go to https://opencoursesstore.d2l.com/product?catalog=CRADLE_FKYkt

The LGBTQI2S Dignity Project - Older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and two-spirit individuals grew up in a time when homosexuality and the expression of transgender identity were viewed very negatively. Although positive changes have occurred over time, individuals in this cohort often feel they must hide their identity when entering assistive living and long-term care facilities. The LGBTQI2S Dignity Project was developed to improve conditions for these individuals by raising awareness of an issue that largely remains invisible in the health care system.

Resources created through this project include an interactive workbook and three film vignettes – Never Married, It Still Hurts, and A Special Occasion – which addresses issues faced by LGBTQI2S individuals living in assistive living and long-term care facilities. For more information, go to https://www.lgbtqi2sdignityproject.ca/

Healthy Aging Research | McMaster Optimal Aging Portal Although World Mental Health Day is only one day of the year, October 3, it’s important to prioritize mental well-being all year-round. Explore the resources below for more information about strategies you can use to treat, manage, and prevent depression and improve your mental well-being. Just click on the links in blue below.

https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/blog/detail/blog/2018/01/03/break-the-cycle-of-isolation-and-stay-healthy-get-involved-in-your-community

https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/blog/detail/blog/2016/07/25/exercise-plays-an-active-role-in-treating-depression

 

Hail, Rain, and wind

I love these days, the wind is blowing the clouds away, the sun is shining but not warm. Suddenly everyone is running as hail comes out of nowhere. The hail turns to heavy rain, then the wind picks up again and just as suddenly as they appeared the rain, hail and clouds are gone. Spring on the west coast, energy flowing, life is good on the west coast. I read a wonderful post on one of the blogs I follow The Legislature Raids which is partly quoted below for the full post check out the blog:

The perfect explanation from an unexpected source: why we stand up for British Columbia

BC Mary comment: This is the best-ever explanation of what drives so many of us to protect one thing after another ... BC Rail ... BC Hydro ... BC rivers ... and so many issues that create the beautiful province we once knew. We owe great appreciation to Alexandra Morton who stuck to her one issue and has explained it so well, all along, but never so broadly as today's message ... "

My hope is that the Boomers will remember that we have to set the example and be the first to stand up and be counted.