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2022 BEAVER VALLEY AGE FRIENDLY NEWSLETTER 

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2021 AGE FRIENDLY NEWSLETTERS AND EVENTS CALENDARS

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2020 AGE FRIENDLY NEWSLETTERS AND EVENTS CALENDARS

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TECH LEARNING PLACE

Do you want to learn more about using mobile technology? The Tech Learning Place is for you and, best of all, it's completely free! To learn more, click on this link.

SENIORS' AT-HOME TOOLBOX FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING

If you are experiencing any health concerns with respect to the Coronavirus, please contact 811 immediately.   Please contact your Pharmacy if you have concerns about getting medications.  Your Pharmacist is the best resource to talk to about home delivery of medications.

Contact local grocery stores to see which ones deliver.  You can contact Liberty Foods at 250-367-9911

Contact restaurants to see who delivers meals.  There are restaurants that are now delivering because of the Coronavirus.

THINGS TO DO WHILE SELF-ISOLATING

Message from Beaver Valley Public Library
Did you know that while you are self-isolating you can still access online e and audiobooks, learn new languages or register for free online courses via the library website?

Library-to-Go (e and audio books):  https://beavervalley.bc.libraries.coop/…/download-ebooks-a…/
Pronunciator (learn languages):  http://learning.pronunciator.com/getstarted.php…
Gale Courses (free online learning):  https://beavervalley.bc.libraries.coop/resear…/gale-courses/

Message from the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy - Trail and Area
As of March 16, CBAL is cancelling all programming. Even though our face-to-face programs are on hold, we are busy preparing for new online ones. We are excited about launching a series of online programs for families, adults and English language learners – it’s one way we can help to make “social distancing” a little less lonely! We will keep you posted.

Also a good resource:  https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/12/qa-how-to-care-for-the-elderly-without-putting-them-at-risk-of-coronavirus/ 
At-home exercises for seniors: https://www.nursenextdoor.com/blog/6-easy-and-safe-exercises-for-seniors/
                                             https://www.md-health.com/exercises-for-seniors-to-do-at-home.html
Active Aging: Check out the following website for seniors. It has a lot of great information: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/active-aging

Other at-home activities:
Puzzles, Knitting/crocheting, Board Games, Watch old movies, Baking, Crafts, Reading, Journaling https://www.hearthsideseniorliving.com/journal-prompts-for-seniors/

REMEMBER:
The more we separate from one another, the better chances we give to those with compromised immune systems to stay healthy.  Attached is a video demonstrating the benefit of social  distancing and self-isolating and how this helps our health care system take care of those most in need of assistance. This article was published by The Washington Post.  https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/?fbclid=IwAR2H2DMLMUv1zx1hkB9xO_-vRrlRyHTsLPwUn1yIw_w6pap62QRRfwfWwsk

In this time may you all find helpful supports and creative ways to enjoy your quiet time at home. We won’t let fear overcome us as we strive to grow in peace and strength through this season.  Many of you know each another and please check in with one another through a call.  That is what community is all about!

Shawna Bradford
Beaver Valley Age Friendly Program Coordinator

CLOSING THE GAP IN SENIORS CARE
Closing the Gaps in Seniors’ Care - A Guide To Public, Community & Private Services for Lower Columbia Seniors (Trail & Area) June 2019 Directory is posted on-line at  http://kb.fetchbc.ca/ or CLOSING THE GAP IN SENIORS CARE 

2019 BV AGE FRIENDLY NEWS AND EVENTS CALENDARS

December 2019 Age Friendly News and Events Calendar
November 2019 Age Friendly News and Events Calendar
October 2019 Age Friendly News and Events Calendar - Please note the Montrose Card Club dates changed to October 7 and 21, 2019
AMENDED VERSION - September 2019 Age Friendly News and Events Calendar
June 2019 Age Friendly News and Events Calendar
May 2019 Age Friendly News and Events Calendar
April 2019 Age Friendly News and Events Calendar
March 2019 Age Friendly News and Events Calendar
February 2019 Age Friendly News and Events Calendar
January 2019 Age Friendly News and Events Calendar

Previous years' calendars are available upon request at the Village of Fruitvale office.