Join the conversation about aging and share your concerns. Isobel wants to hear from you.

PRESENTER:
Isobel Mackenzie, Seniors Advocate
Office of the Seniors Advocate, British Columbia

Evidence-informed transformation and delivery of more integrated health care to improve clinical, population health, health equity, and health system outcomes for the older adult in Residential care.

PRESENTER:
Rachel Lewis, RN, BSN, MScN
Sun Pointe Village Administrator, Baptist Housing

A revolutionary approach to improving your life through gentle, mindful movements that aims to increase self-awareness. The Feldenkrais Method, developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais has helped millions of people worldwide

PRESENTERS:
Sandra Bradshaw, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Functional Movement Specialist

Alice Friedman, Assistant Trainer

Brought to you by Springfield Funeral Home

Cafe Scientifique
Presented by the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention and Interior Health

Gut health is fast becoming one of the most important factors in healthy aging, and could stave off chronic diseases such as cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Gut health has even been linked to mental health and neurological conditions like schizophrenia and dementia. Hear about the latest research on the ways the millions of microbes that live in the digestive tract affect our body and our mind, and how a healthy lifestyle can sustain gut health and prevent chronic disease. This panel will feature researchers who are leading breakthroughs in this area of science.

PANEL EXPERTS
Dr. Deanna Gibson, Associate Professor
Biology, Irving K Barber School of Arts and Sciences, UBC Okanagan

Ms. Natasha Haskey, PhD candidate and Registered Dietitian
Biology, Irving K Barber School of Arts and Sciences, UBC Okanagan

Ms. Candice Quin, PhD candidate
Biology, Irving K Barber School of Arts and Sciences, UBC Okanagan

Mr. Gerald de Veer, Patient Perspective
President, Okanagan Chapter, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

Dr. Andis Klegeris, Professor
Biology, Irving K Barber School of Arts and Sciences, UBC Okanagan

MODERATOR
Dr. Paul van Donkelaar, Associate Vice Principal, Research
UBC Okanagan

This workshop will provide you the opportunity to learn about the benefits of reflexology and practice some reflex points on a partner or yourself.

PRESENTER
Maralee Webber, Certified Reflexologist, Reiki Master, Craniosacral Therapist
Alternative & Holistic Health Service, IRIE Wellness

A recent survey shows that while most adults believed they had received all vaccines required for someone their age, less that 10% were actually up to date on their vaccinations. Come and learn about vaccinations and the recommended vaccination schedule.

PRESENTER:
Andrew Bennett, R.Ph, BSc Pharm
Clinical Consultant Pharmacist

Loss, loneliness and isolation can cause health decline. Understand what this means, how it affects health and how to address the problem.

PRESENTERS:
Janine Karlsen, RN, MSc
Home Instead Senior Care
Hope Kelly, RCA
Home Care Consultant, Home Instead Senior Care

PRESENTERS
Rebecca Frechette and UBC Okanagan School of Health and Exercise Sciences Practicum Students
Jennifer Podovennikoff, Dietician, Healthy Essentials Clinic

This 45 – 60 minute assessment measures various health indicators that contribute to your overall health and help prevent the risk of disease. Tests include: blood pressure, cardiovascular health, muscular strength, balance, agility and more!

Learn from an expert how to effectively maximize your gift and impact, while maximizing the tax benefits.

GUEST SPEAKER
Geoffrey W. White, Lawyer with Geoffrey W. White Law Corporation

Hosted by Habitat for Humanity

A simple overview of how to make things easier for your loved ones while saving you money and removing some of the stress of estate settlements. Learn about probate and your estate, pre-planning benefits and simplifying your executor’s job.

PRESENTERS:
Mariko Nagata, MBA, CPCA
Family Experience / Celebrant

Charlotte Lutzer, BComm,
Pre-planning Consultant

Sponsored by Springfield Funeral Home

Cafe Scientifique:
Hosted by Obesity Canada, Okanagan Local Chapter
Sponsored by the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, and the BC Diabetes Research Network

Did you know that the Canadian Medical Association, American Medical Association and World Health Organization now consider obesity to be a chronic disease? However, clinical management and treatment are still not well understood by patients, healthcare providers, and the general public. Beyond its effects on physical health, obesity also affects peoples’ mental health and has significant impact on emotional and social well-being.

PANEL EXPERTS
Dr. Tom Warshawski, Pediatrician
Chair of the Childhood Obesity Foundation

Karyn Rasmussen, Registered Dietitian
Interior Health; Kelowna Bariatric Surgery

Jordelle Dupré, Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
C.O.A.C.H. Cardiac Rehabilitation
Kelowna Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Lesley Lutes, Registered Psychologist
Professor, Director of Clinical Training
Psychology, Irving K Barber School of Arts and Sciences, UBC Okanagan

MODERATOR
Brady Strachan, CBC Radio, Kelowna

Caring for yourself is the most important – and often the most forgotten – thing you can do as a caregiver. Learn 6 self-care strategies so you can be strong enough to take care of your loved one.

PRESENTER:
Naomi Mison
Marketing and Recruitment Specialist, Okanagan Clinical Trials

Mingle Mondays
The Y would like to invite all older adults to join us in our monthly social.
Mingle Mondays is a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends, while enjoying a light snack.

Hosted by Central Okanagan Hospice Association – CANCELLED

Caregiving will be rewarding and challenging. This workshop can be helpful for anyone who is caregiving for someone living with a serious illness or receiving palliative care at home.