NBNPHA 2014 Conference Saint John Workshop B - Quality of life in senior’s housing
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Transcript of NBNPHA 2014 Conference Saint John Workshop B - Quality of life in senior’s housing
Quality Of Life in Senior’s Housing , “Building on our Strengths”.
My Role Is to support the residents living in
Public Housing . To Enhance the services, management and general physical standards of family and senior housing projects, to reduce social isolation and dependency of residents and to promote opportunities for residents to achieve a greater degree of self sufficiency and housing mobility.
Social Development Senior Buildings
SD, operate and maintain 5 senior buildings in Saint John;
Charlton Place…..103 residents Stephenson Tower….100 residents Brunswick Dr…..96 residents Smythe Street…..79 residents Danell’s Dr….30 residents
The Current Situation Between 2011 and 2031 all members of the
baby boom generation (people born between 1946 and 1965), will turn 65. As a result , both the number and proportion of seniors in the population will climb. The Atlantic Provinces currently have the highest proportions of seniors (ranging from 15% to 16%. In Saint John approximately 17% of residents are over the age of 65 out of the total population.
1-Health care in Canada: a focus on seniors and aging – Canadian institute for
health information 20112-statistics Canada:Census Profile (2011)
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Current and Projected Proportions of Seniors
Benefits of Supporting Seniors
Investing in healthy aging initiatives for seniors also have wide ranging social and economic benefits.Approximately 69% of older Canadians provide one or more types of assistance to spouses, children, grandchildren, friends and neighbours. Older people provide a wealth of experience, knowledge, continuity, support and love to younger generations. In addition, civil society programs benefit fromthe voluntary contributions of a large and growing number of retired seniors with valuableknowledge and skills.
3-National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) (2001)
4 –Ibid
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The world health organization (wlto) developed the global age - friendly cities project (2006)
Community Resources Over the next 20 years the provinces
population will age faster than the rest of Canada. To support this shift it will be important to build an age friendly city/community that promotes active aging. Given that most of Saint John’s seniors live independently in the community and want to remain there , this will require a shift in priorities away from treatment and care and towards health promotion, prevention, healthy aging and community support.
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4 Pillars of Wellness Mental Fitness and Resilience Healthy Eating Physical Activity (sitting is the new
smoking) Tobacco Free Living
Joke
Exploring Community Resources
“Building on Our Strengths”
Quote "Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead.
Local School’s (S.K.I.P.)Senior’s and Kids Intergenerational Program
Kids and seniors Halloween Party
Local Churches Provide Monthly Birthday Parties For
Seniors
Knitting Groups
Knitting Group
UNBSJ Nursing Program We usually receive (6-8) 4th year
Nursing Students from UNBSJ each Fall. We place 2 students in each Senior building and they do everything from blood pressure clinics to ice cream socials! We have the students for 4 months every year. The added support for the seniors is most welcomed and appreciated.
Nursing Students
Y’s Men (Casino Night) Provide a casino
night for the seniors to enjoy!
Free of charge Lots of fun!
City of Saint John Community Policing (Self defence
workshops) Senior Coordinator *Senior Christmas Dance *Spring Flings/Socials * Cards * 5o+ Friendship Games
Christmas Dance
Joke
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Offers FREE income tax clinics in our 5 Senior Buildings in March.
Saint John Free Public Library Offers Book Clubs in our Senior
Buildings. Offers, “Meet the Author,” of a book the
seniors have read . Hosts this event at the Library.
“The Town That Drowned” by Riel Nason
Book Clubs
Fundy Wellness Network Supports Senior’s Events/Activities Promote Activities Provide volunteers for events Some funding opportunity www.fundywellness.ca/about.html
Province of NB (Healthy and Inclusive Communities)
Food Action Grants * Supper Clubs * Greenhouse * Raised beds Senior Goodwill Ambassador Program Toll Free number for seniors to call if
they need help 1-855-550-0552
Supper Clubs
Supper Clubs
Community GardensStephen Park Community Garden Planting Day
Community Gardens
Stephen Park Garden It’s Growing!
Go Ahead Senior’sGo Ahead Seniors Inc. is a provincial, bilingual, non-profit organization incorporated in 1996. Itoffers educational sessions for the 50Plus population in New Brunswick. The program is aimed athelping New Brunswick older adults make more informed choices about their health and wellbeing through health education, personal empowerment and prevention.
Music In the Park Outdoor concerts offered in two
communities. One being held in a senior complex. 6 different entertainers are coming to perform at Brunswick Dr. free of charge for an hour but usually stay close to 2 hours. People from all over the area come and bring their lawn chairs.
Community Health CenterFood Purchase Club
Dietitian (workshops)
Pharmacists
Social Worker
Food Purchase Club
Bus Adventure (Apple Picking)
Yearly Bus trip to Gagetown
Enjoying a freshly picked apple
Senior Wellness Fair
Blood Pressure Clinic at the Wellness Fair
Wellness Fair Exhibitors
Tenant Associations Elected Executive made up of a
President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary.
Run by established by-laws Receive yearly Tenant Grant to operate Support their fellow residents by
putting on activities , workshops and social events in their community rooms.
Monthly Calendars
◄ March ~ April 2014 ~ May ►
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
Exercise 10:00am S.K.I.P. 2:00 Popcorn and a movie 7:00
2 Knitting 1-3
3 Walking 6:30
4 Book Club 10:00am
5 BINGO 6:00pm
6 Darts 6:30
7 Wii Bowling 1-3Walking 6:30
8 Exercise 10:00am S.K.I.P. 2:00 Popcorn and a movie 7:00
9 Knitting 1-3
10 Cake Day 2:00pm Walking 6:30
11 Place Food Purchase Club Order with Sharon 653-8266
12BINGO 6:00pm
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Darts 6:30
14 Wii Bowling 1-3Walking 6:30
15 Exercise 10:00am S.K.I.P. 2:00 Popcorn and a movie 7:00
16 Knitting 1-3
17Easter Tea12:00pm Walking 6:30
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BINGO 6:00pm
20 Darts 6:30
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Wii Bowling 1-3Walking 6:30
22 Exercise 10:00am S.K.I.P. 2:00 Popcorn and a movie 7:00
23 Knitting 1-3 General meeting 7:00pm
24 Walking 6:30
25 Food Purchase Club9:00am. Pick up orders
26 BINGO 6:00pm
27 Darts 6:30
28 Wii Bowling 1-3 Supper Club 1:00pmWalking 6:30
29 Exercise 10:00am S.K.I.P. 2:00 Popcorn and a movie 7:00
30 Knitting 1-3
Notes:BOOK CLUB DATE…TBA
Tenant Association Events
Healthy aging in Canada: a new vision, a vital investment from evidence to action-healthy aging and wellness working group of the federal/provinical/territorial (F/P/T) committee of officicals (seniors) 2006
Quote Practicing positive lifestyle behaviours
can help seniors live more years independently and in good health. Even modest rates of physical activity have been shown to stave off functional declines in people with osteoarthritis. Appropriate physical activity also helps with pain management. 6
YMCA Exercise classes offered in the senior
buildings Fitness Instructors available for
workshops Wellness Fair Participants New YMCA being built close to 2 senior
buildings
Grants New Horizons for Seniors Programs Food Action Grants Family Literacy Grants United Way (Day of Caring) Fundy Wellness Network
Debbie McLeod Community Involvement Coordinator with Social Development-Housing
658-5159 (Office)647-1013 (Cell)[email protected]
Questions??