Better at Home supports seniors by meeting their non-medical needs. By providing assistance with these simple, day-to-day tasks, Better at Home assures seniors continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities. Services vary from community to community but may include the following:
• Friendly Visiting
• Transportation
• Light Housekeeping
• Grocery Shopping
To find out more about the services, please contact Elizabeth at 604-536-9348.
Community News
Day Program
Are you or your loved one struggling to thrive? Would you or your loved one like to maintain or improve your physical and cognitive functioning? Are you a caregiver who could use a few hours of respite during the week? If you answered yes to one of these questions, you could be a perfect candidate to access Brella’s Adult Day Program!
People who participate in our Adult Day Program report:
·Enhanced cognitive and physical functioning
·Feeling more connected and less lonely
·Enjoying the tasty hot lunches and snacks provided
·Looking forward to coming back and participating in activities. Find out how to access our Adult Day Program, contact the location nearest you: South Surrey: Raj Sahota at 604-531-2502 ext. 210 or email raj.sahota@brellasociety.ca
Newton: Angela Nial at 604-599-0034 ext. 302 or email angela.nial@brellasociety.ca
Guildford: Kim White at 778-735-0955 ext. 254 or email kim.white@brellasociety.ca
Acupuncture for Sports Injuries
Acupuncture is pivotal in sports medicine, addressing athletes’ pain, injuries, and performance. Manages Pain: Easing sprains and tendonitis discomfort by triggering natural pain-relievers through precise body point stimulation. Aids Recovery: An integral part of athletes’ healing plans, it bolsters circulation, curbs inflammation, and hastens recuperation. Boosts Performance: Enhances athleticism by amping up circulation, energy, and stress reduction. Specific points ensure bodily equilibrium, optimizing output. Cuts Stress: Mental well-being matters, especially during recovery. Acupuncture combats stress and anxiety, fostering relaxation, focus, and improved performance. This sports medicine asset requires skilled acupuncturists for secure and effective application.
Benefits of Home Care for Seniors
For many Canadian seniors, home health care is a key part of aging safely at home. Whether seniors need medical services, personal care, transportation, housekeeping or companionship, home care can help them live independently at home, for as long as possible – and provide peace of mind to their families. At Bayshore Home Health, we’ve been helping seniors age in place for over 50 years. Our customized care plans are designed to provide the support seniors need to continue to live in their own homes. We make home care simple – your dedicated Care Manager works with you to design a customized care plan to provide the support you need at home. Talk to your family about aging in place safely, with the supports you need.
Underlying Health Issues?
Beta Wellness Centre is an innovative naturopathic clinic in Surrey that strives to merge the best of natural and conventional healthcare in a warm and welcoming environment. The Beta team offers comprehensive and specialized lab tests such as Food Sensitivity, Hormone Balance, GI Effects, and Metabolomix+ to help determine if you might have underlying health issues that can cause a range of symptoms. Armed with detailed information about your underlying health issues, the team can work with you and create a personalized plan to help address them, including using customized supplements, IV Therapy as well as Low Dose Allergy Immunotherapy (LDA).
Feet Swelling With This Hot Weather?
Hot weather can cause feet to swell and impact blood pressure. As temperatures rise, blood vessels dilate, leading to fluid retention and foot swelling. Additionally, the body redirects blood flow to the skin for cooling, potentially lowering blood pressure. To address these issues, consider wearing compression socks. It’s important to differentiate between compression stockings and support stockings. While support stockings alleviate leg fatigue, compression stockings have a therapeutic effect. For personalized guidance on choosing the right compression stockings, consult an expert fitter at The Medicine Shoppe to combat swelling and maintain optimal blood pressure during hot weather.
Why Am I in Pain?
Experiencing pain is normal, although also unpleasant. Think of pain as an alarm system, alerting you to dangers that affect your body. When pain becomes persistent, it can be problematic. There may be some ongoing inflammatory reactions in the tissues that cause the persisting pain. The tissues may have healed but are not yet healthy; muscles may remain weak and underused, there may be motor control issues with the core muscles. Your physiotherapist can be part of the team of health professionals that help you design a unique treatment program that addresses your pain issues and physical impairments. Learn more here: https://dianeleephysio.com/education/why-am-i-in-pain/
Telephone Tree
The Telephone Tree program offers support services to older adults over the phone. Our volunteers make weekly social calls offering participants a chance to be heard by providing emotional support, companionship and a sense of community. Volunteers can also provide you with information and referral services as well as keep you informed about the programs and events in the community. It is a great way to stay connected with the community from your home. Call us today if you would like to receive weekly calls. For more information, please contact Nisa Moman. 604-531-9400 ext. 219
Email: nisa.moman@brellasociety.ca
The “I’m Still Me” Project
Our project titled “I’m Still Me” will focus on developing and implementing new attitudes and approaches to support people living with dementia, their families, and care partners by creating awareness breaking down barriers, assuaging myths of Dementia and Dementia related stigma through education and conversation. The proposed project will consist of a series of in-person and online community events aimed at creating awareness about dementia, deconstructing mental models, reducing barriers and fostering more dementia inclusive communities. We will be hosting 9 in person events across B.C. (Prince George, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Victoria, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Abbotsford) and 45 virtual events across Canada. Call 604-352-4123 or email imstillme@brellasociety.ca for more information and how to sign up.
Day Program
Are you or your loved one struggling to thrive? Would you or your loved one like to maintain or improve your physical and cognitive functioning? Are you a caregiver who could use a few hours of respite during the week? If you answered yes to one of these questions, you could be a perfect candidate to access Brella’s Adult Day Program!
People who participate in our Adult Day Program report:
·Enhanced cognitive and physical functioning
·Feeling more connected and less lonely
·Enjoying the tasty hot lunches and snacks provided
·Looking forward to coming back and participating in activities. Find out how to access our Adult Day Program, contact the location nearest you: South Surrey: Raj Sahota at 604-531-2502 ext. 210 or email raj.sahota@brellasociety.ca
Newton: Angela Nial at 604-599-0034 ext. 302 or email angela.nial@brellasociety.ca
Guildford: Kim White at 778-735-0955 ext. 254 or email kim.white@brellasociety.ca
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