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Volunteers are essential partners in making Hub Partners' programs meaningful opportunities for participants. Your interactions with people living with dementia become important connections to community and diversify the kinds of activities that Hub Partners can offer. VOLUNTEERS YOU can help participate in community conversations assist with social, creative & physical activities provide technical expertise & logistical support interview & write stories Volunteers are essential partners in making Hub Partners' programs meaningful opportunities for participants. Your interactions with people living with dementia become important connections to community and diversify the kinds of activities that Hub Partners can offer. Hub Partners would like to hear from you! Visit the Current Hub Partner Projects page to see which project is most attractive and contact the Partner sponsoring it.

Community Cafés ASK Friendship Society is seeking a broad and diverse perspective on future programs and services that ASK might provide for both older adults and caregivers in our new multipurpose 9,000 square foot facility in the Arbutus Redevelopment at Nanton Ave and Arbutus Street. In 2025, we are hosting a series of Community Cafés, each focused on engaging a specific community group. More information about opportunities to participate here . To take a survey click here . Please join the conversation! Your City, Your Voice, The City of Vancouver by-election for two vacant City Councillor positions takes place on Saturday, April 5th. A brochure describes who is eligible to vote, registration requirements, three ways to vote in advance or on election day, candidates on the ballot with links to their information, and in-person City voting locations - only community centres or City Hall. Make your voice heard on City issues of concern! Dying, Death, Burial, Bereavement Resource Fair Representatives of various organizations will be present to offer resources and discuss funeral and burial costs, advance planning, bereavement support services, and related resources. Learn what you can do to plan ahead. Free event, light refreshments, registration encouraged, 604-558-5709 or seniorsoutreach@jfsvancouver.ca or online via QR code on poster . Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 10:00 am-1:00 pm Location: 1825 West 16th Ave., Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace

癡呆症風險投資公司……建設能力 癡呆症風險投資公司正在為癡呆症患者創造積極的社區機會，使其保持活躍和參與。 請參與 為癡呆症患者 創建一個更具包容性的社區 並提高社會公民意識 。 癡呆症風險投資公司正在建設社區能力，以使癡呆症患者參與有意義的活動！ Westside老年人中心合作夥伴組織正在努力調整當前計劃，並創建新的計劃 ，這些計劃 具有包容性，並使癡呆症患者能夠根據自己的興趣進行社交。 與癡呆症一起生活應該包括追求自己的激情！ 提供各種機會的社區表明，人們可以繼續為癡呆症診斷之外的社區生活做出積極貢獻。 想參與其中嗎？如果是這樣，是嗎？ 遇到認知困難 護理夥伴 項目負責人 與老年人一起工作的專業人士 積極進取的志願者 您 可以協助中心合作夥伴組織發展有吸引力的可持續性藝術 ，社交 ，健身 和志願者 活動。 中心夥伴希望癡呆症患者及其護理夥伴表達他們的需求和願望。合作夥伴還需要項目負責人，積極進取的志願者以及與老年人合作的專業人員的幫助。請 參與進來 ！ 噸 他的大局觀......由長者及其照顧合作夥伴的集體行動 從2019年至2023年，西區老年人中心將專注於 癡呆症風險投資 與 不列顛哥倫比亞大學和安大略省桑德貝的萊克黑德大學。 加拿大公共衛生局正在資助一項名為“ 提高老年癡呆症患者有意義參與能力的能力” 的總體項目 。 這是根據2019年機構全面計劃資助的首批基於社區的研究項目之一：加拿大癡呆症策略 。 Dementia Ventures is building community capacity to include people living with dementia and their care partners in meaningful activities! When communities provide diverse opportunities for these people to engage, they can remain vibrant contributors to community life well beyond a dementia diagnosis. Living with dementia shall include pursuing one’s passions! Dementia Ventures invites you to get involved in creating a more inclusive community and increasing social citizenship for people living with dementia. Join us in adapting current programs or creating new ones that are inclusive and enable people living with dementia to socialize according to their interests. Westside Seniors Hub Partner Organizations have a variety of opportunities underway to be more inclusive. Join any of our current projects described here . There are opportunities for anyone to help make communities more dementia-friendly. Get Involved Current Hub Partners Projects SoundBytes Series Fireweed Club News & Events Resources WE NEED DIVERSE PARTNERS TO HELP BUILD CAPACITY FOR GREATER INCLUSION! Everyone's skills and experiences can make a difference. Perhaps you are experiencing cognitive difficulties a care partner a program leader a professional working with seniors a motivated volunteer YOU can assist Hub Partner Organizations develop appealing and sustainable arts , social , fitness and volunteer activities. Hub Partners want people living with dementia and their care partners to express their needs and desires. Partners also need the assistance of program leaders, motivated volunteers, and professionals working with seniors. THE BIGGER PICTURE... COLLECTIVE ACTION BY ELDERS AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS From 2019-2023, the Westside Seniors Hub is focusing on Dementia Ventures in collaboration with the University of British Columbia and Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Find out more about the UBC and Lakehead University research team members here . The Public Health Agency of Canada is funding the umbrella project called Building Capacity for Meaningful Participation by People Living With Dementia . It is one of the first community-based research projects funded under a 2019 Agency comprehensive plan: A Dementia Strategy for Canada .

Enter site to know more about the Help Lines. HELP LINES SAIL: Seniors Abuse & Information Line Confidential service for older adults who are experiencing abuse or mistreatment, offering information and support. Learn More Alzheimer Society - First Link® Dementia Helpline If you have questions about Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, call the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s First Link® Dementia Helpline for information and support (toll-free): Dial: English: 1-800-936-6033 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.) - Cantonese and Mandarin: 1-833-674-5007 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Punjabi: 1-833-674-5003 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Web: https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en/help-support/find-support-bc/first-link-dementia-helpline Learn More Ability411 Assistive Technologies & Equipment Web-based service for answers to questions and practical information about technologies, tools and equipment that increase independence and wellbeing for BC seniors, and support their families and care teams. Multilingual: Use an online translation app Web: https://www.ability411.ca/find-answers Ask a question https://www.ability411.ca/ask-new-question Learn More bc211 Information & Referral Services bc211 is a British Columbia, non-profit organization that provides a free, confidential, multilingual (160 languages) information about community, government and social services in BC. As a response to COVID-19, bc211 accepts applications for the Safe Seniors, Strong Communities program, both from seniors wanting help and from volunteers willing to step up and help with non-medical needs. Multilingual : Yes (160 languages) Hours : 24/7 Contact: Dial: 211 Text: 211 Web: https://www.bc211.ca Twitter: @bc211Help Email: help@bc211.ca Learn More 811 HealthLink BC Free provincial health information and advice phone line available 24/7. Learn More Greater Vancouver Seniors Distress Line Offers emotional support for seniors in distress. Available 24/7 at 604-872-1234. Learn More BC Seniors' Advocate Provides information and referrals related to health care, housing, income supports, and personal supports for seniors. Learn More Greater Vancouver Seniors Distress Lines Provides emotional support for seniors in distress within the Greater Vancouver area. Learn More bc211 Information & Referral Services 24/7 multilingual service providing information on community, government, and social services across British Columbia. Learn More Seniors Transportation Options Need help getting around British Columbia? This is an initiative of B.E.S.T. (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation). You can find various transportation options: public transit, HandyDart, as well as community shuttle services, taxis and private driver services,volunteer ride programs, and walking groups in various regions of the province.. Web here : https://www.seniorsonthemove.org/transportation-options-for-seniors-metro-vancouver#/ Learn More 311 City of Vancouver Helpline for information about city operations and services, as well as reporting issues. Learn More Crisis Centre of BC Immediate access to barrier-free, non-judgmental, confidential support and follow-up to youth, adults, and seniors throughout 24/7 phone lines and online services. The Distress Services program provides support to vulnerable individuals across British Columbia. Multilingual: Yes (140 languages) Hours: 24/7 distress phone line and online chat services between noon and 1:00am Contact: Dial: Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line: 604-872-3311 Anywhere in BC 1-800-SUICIDE: 1-800-784-2433 Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 Web: https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/ Chat: Adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1am) Learn More Ability 411 Assistive Technologies & Equipment Offers information on assistive technologies and equipment to help seniors maintain independence. Learn More Seniors Transportation Options An initiative by B.E.S.T. (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation) providing various transportation options for seniors in British Columbia. Learn More SAIL: Seniors Abuse & Information Line SAIL is a province-wide confidential service for older adults, and those who care about them, to talk to a trained intake worker about abuse or mistreatment. Seniors will receive information and support about issues that impact their health and wellbeing. Multilingual: Yes, upon request (180 languages) Hours: 8am-8pm 7 days/week (excluding holidays) Contact: Dial: 604-437-1940 or toll-free 1-866-437-1940 TTY Equipment: 604-428-3359 or toll-free 1-855-306-1443 Web: http://seniorsfirstbc.ca/programs/sail Learn More Alzheimer Society - First Link® Dementia Helpline Offers information and support for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Learn More 811 HealthLink BC 811 is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line available in British Columbia to speak to a health service navigator, who can help you find non-emergency health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist. Multilingual : Yes (130 languages) For translated resources in French, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/services-and-resources/translated-resources Hours : 24/7 Contact: Dial: 811 Web: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/ For nursing services: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/nursing-services For dietitian services: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/dietitian-services For pharmacist services: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pharmacist-services For qualified exercise professionals: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/physical-activity-services Learn More BC Seniors' Advocate Speak with an Information & Referral analyst or consult website about health care, housing, income supports, personal supports, transportation. Seniors’ services research reports and Long-term Care Quick Facts Directory. Provide feedback on seniors’ services. Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays) Contact: Dial: toll-free 1-877-952-3181 or in Victoria 250-952-3181 Web: https://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca/ Learn More AssistList: Home Health Equipment Exchange “Helping simplify the exchange of home health equipment for our community” with blog, resources and searchable database of equipment listings, …”facilitating safe exchanges across Metro Vancouver by creating a network of Community Exchange Zones to help us facilitate safe exchanges across Metro Vancouver.” Non-profit operated by staff and volunteers; funded by partners and donors. Multilingual: Use an online translation app Hours: equipment list is available 24/7 here Contact: online here with questions Learn More 311 City of Vancouver Help line within the City for seeking information about operations and services or to report problems. During COVID-19 only use 311 for urgent requests or language interpretation. Otherwise use online chat and email at City website. Multilingual : Yes Hours : 7am to 10pm daily Live chat 9am-4pm Contact: Dial 311 within Metro Vancouver. Outside Vancouver: 604-873-7000 App: VanConnect Web: https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of vancouver.aspx Learn More AssistList: Home Health Equipment Exchange Platform for exchanging home health equipment, facilitating access to necessary items for seniors. Learn More

New Grant Opportunities 2024 November 15 We are not aware of any Grants that are currently available. As we learn of new Grants, we will post them here. Please return to see any new Grants. To learn more about past Grant Opportunities click Past Grant Opportunities

JOIN THE HUB There are many ways to become involved in the Hub. We are always looking for new members. BECOME A PARTNER If you are a public, non-profit, or faith-based organization that serves seniors on Vancouver’s Westside, we would like to collaborate with you! 成為合夥人 現有合作夥伴 JOIN HUB COUNCIL Learn more about our Westside Seniors Hub Council, composed of volunteer seniors or those who work with seniors. We are continuously recruiting for new members. Learn about the Hub Council Contact us to join the Hub PROJECT OPTIONS In 2024 we currently have three major projects. Food Security, Housing for Seniors, and our ongoing Dementia Ventures project. Learn More about Projects Dementia Ventures Opportunities

The Hub encourages everyone to know about Help Lines that provide credible information to callers with questions and concerns. We also provide selected resources here for Dementia Ventures, since that is the Hub's focus in 2020-2023. RESOURCES The Hub encourages everyone to know about Help Lines that provide credible information to callers with questions and concerns. Help Lines DEMENTIA VENTURES RESOURCES We also provide selected resources here for Dementia Ventures , since that is the Hub's focus in 2020-2023. Understanding & living with dementia Guides for inclusive Programming Tools for Engagement Research Reports & Data

ABOUT HUB PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS A growing network of non-profit, faith-based and pubic organizations that serve seniors on the Westside have become Hub Partners . They share Hub collaboration values in supporting seniors in their communit y. Partner representatives meet quarterly to share information about resources and assets, identify emerging issues, and collaborate on building a range of integrated services for seniors. Their representatives work with volunteer Hub Council members, represent the Hub to the public and various constituencies and may serve on working groups to act on identified issues. Help Brochure HUB COLLABORATION VALUES SENIORS LED The Hub is led by seniors to best address the needs of seniors. It promotes a healthy aging process, recognizing that multiple generations and cohorts need different activities and supports. Seniors provide guidance on increasing the accessibility of seniors' programs and addressing the diversity of interests among seniors. COMMUNITY FOCUSED The overarching intention of the collaboration among Partner Organizations is to maximize benefits for the community and to leverage resources effectively, for example by seeking opportunities for funding support and innovative collaboration. The Hub relies on community engagement to address the needs and interests of diverse facets of the community. DIGNITY AND RESPECT The Hub operates on values of respect where everyone is treated with care and compassion. We aim to foster independence, self-esteem, dignity and empowerment for seniors and their families. BELONGING The Hub strives to create a sense of belonging and inclusion and provide opportunities to be connected and engaged in the community. OPENNESS The Hub Partner Organizations operate in a spirit of respect for each other and are clear and open about their intentions. They bring forward any issues that arise during the course of Hub work so that they can be addressed by the group. BECOME A PARTNER If you are a public, non-profit, or faith-based organization that serves seniors on Vancouver’s Westside, we would like to collaborate with you! WHAT VALUE DOES THE WESTSIDE SENIORS HUB OFFER? Inform seniors about Westside organizations that offer to keep them socially engaged, active and well-served Enable the sharing of information and resources among Hub Partner Organizations, seniors and community entities Increase community awareness of seniors' issues and strengthen advocacy on behalf of seniors WHAT VALUE DOES THE WESTSIDE SENIORS HUB OFFER? Enhance community awareness of your seniors’ programs and increase participation Learn from experiences and insights of other seniors' service providers Share ideas and solutions to improve seniors’ programs and services Amplify the voice of Westside seniors' service providers through the collective power of working together WHAT ARE THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A HUB PARTNER ORGANIZATION? Support the goals and operation of the Westside Seniors Hub by attending quarterly meetings, sitting on working groups when possible, and providing advice and expertise to Council and the public when requested Respond to requests for information to profile their organization in Hub communications (website, HubBytes) Share ideas, successes, and challenges at quarterly Partner meetings Disseminate information from Partner meetings within your organization Promote the network of Partner Organizations and make referrals where appropriate Partners meet quarterly and communicate via email between meetings. Partners are encouraged to join working groups relevant to their work and offer space, resources and guidance to help the Council and volunteers in their efforts. Contact Us To Become A Partner!

FOOD SECURITY What IS food security? Definition: Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Complex and multifaceted concept that encompasses the availability, access, utilization, and stability of food within a population Related to poverty as food is the first expense to be cut out when one is struggling financially Disproportionally impacts vulnerable and marginalized individuals Top WFC page What IS the Westside Food Collaborative (WFC) ? WFC is a neighbourhood food network of organizations, groups and individuals working towards supporting community food security and hosted by Kitsilano Neighbourhood House. Mission: WFC will coordinate efforts, build collective capacity and form a unified voice of community service organizations providing food supports to the Westside residents. Through coordinated collective impact efforts, we will work to improve availability and access to adequate food resources for the most vulnerable community members. Together, we will work towards addressing the underlying factors leading to food insecurity, to advance the vision for a just and sustainable food system for all. The WFC Facebook website and Instagram webpage document its many community activities and contributions. They keep Westside neighbourhood residents up to date with events, resources and several significant reports that it has produced to further its Mission. WFC Reports What has WFC accomplished?` The Kitsilano Neighbourhood House 5-year strategic planning process for 2021-2024 named its top three priorities to include “additional programs to meet the needs of underserved groups in the community” , and among other programs,”an action to develop a food security program for seniors.” 2021 Kitsilano Neighbourhood House became a fiscal sponsor of the WFC with a City of Vancouver Sustainable Food Systems Grant. That funding supported a part-time Community Food Developer, Ksenia Stepkina ( 7hrs/week), who was tasked with coordinating collaborative efforts and food security initiatives among existing members of the Westside Food Collaborative. Representatives of a dozen diverse organizations involved in growing, distributing, and/or preparing food for Westside residents since 2009 now meet monthly to share and coordinate their activities . 2021 Thinner and Thinner:Westside Food Asset Need and Scan r eport demonstrated the need for collaborative and comprehensive approaches to addressing food insecurity in the community. 2022 WFC Strategic Planning Case Study identified strengths and weaknesses to guide further planning. 2023 Food For All: Seniors' Food Security in Vancouver’s Westside Community Dialogue Report with details of community engagement sessions and partipants' recommendations. 2024 Free and Low-cost Community Food Resources-Westside updated periodically. WSH-WFC How is the Westside Seniors Hub involved with the Westside Food Collaborative? Updates listed with most recent first. June 2024 City of Vancouver Sustainable Food Systems Grant Funding Interim Report discussed. Update on a volunteer's Crowdzest/Citronicity organizational asset mapping among WFC partners. May 2024 Westside Food Fair roles, task list and budget discussed. April 30, 2024 At monthly WFC meeting, Neighborhood Food Democracy Report presented at monthly meeting identified neighborhood priorities, generated a list of recommendations and analyzed efficacy of the participatory food asset mapping and focus group discussion. March 26, 2024 : Monthly WFC meeting shared details of the Phase 1 strategic planning themes and Phase 2 proposed next steps for WFC collective action with WSH Partners and other interested community organizations. March 4, 2024 : Phase 1 strategic planning session, co-hosted by WFC and KCCA and facilitated by Brad Beattie to develop shared priorities and collaborative approaches around food security. November 2023-February 2024 Brainstorming session with members of WFC, WSH Council, KNH, and KCCA for next steps. Funding provided by KCCA for a facilitated scoping contract with Facilitator, Brad Beattie, POP The People Agency. October 2023 WFC’s Community Food Developer, Ksenia Stepkina, presented the Collaborative’s work and Food for All report findings at the Quarterly meeting of the Hub's Partner Organizations. WSH Partners want to explore how their food-related activities can be integrated with the programs and services offered by WFC members.The Kitsilano Community Centre Association (KCCA) offered to support further integration of Hub Partners’ food-related activities with those of WFC and fund meeting facilitation. ************************* We’re building community capacity to improve food security for Westside seniors and YOU can help! Visit Kitsilano Neighborhood House's WFC webpage here and WFC’s Facebook website for upcoming opportunities to participate in programs, events and activities. Return to Top

Would you like to help the Hub achieve its goals of creating a more inclusive community and increasing social citizenship of people living with dementia? Then please consider helping plan, implement and sustain meaningful activities. OPPORTUNITIES DEMENTIA VENTURES Would you like to help the Hub achieve its goals of creating a more inclusive community and increasing social citizenship of people living with dementia? Then please consider helping plan, implement and sustain meaningful activities. Here are some opportunities for community members to become involved in Dementia Ventures. Please contact the Partner Organization directly or send a message to the Hub for details. Postings will remain here until a Partner notifies the webmaster that a position is no longer available. KITSILANO NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Kits House has launched a dementia awareness initiative. There are opportunities to join focus groups that will guide program development. There is a dementia buddies program with training to communicate and help people experiencing dementia live well in the community. Other awareness activities and conversations are planned to make our community more dementia friendly Click here to find out more. WESTSIDE SENIORS HUB COUNCIL The Hub Council is recruiting volunteers to join us and ensure that Westside neighbourhoods are places where seniors can thrive. We work collaboratively with Hub Partners on projects such as Dementia Ventures . For more information, please click here . SOUTH GRANVILLE SENIOR CENTRE Enabling Connections...A Tablet Lending Library South Granville Seniors Centre & Many Partners “The four elements of the Enabling Connections program are: a tablet lending library, digital literacy mentoring, a virtual senior’s centre, and knowledge sharing with other organizations. The Enabling Connections project is focused on creating connections between individuals and creating a sense of community and mutual support, peer to peer.” Project launched May 6, 2021. Information here FAQ here The Seniors Centre offers a monthly Happy Memories Café that is a safe place to share your experiences, participate in discussions and build lasting friendships. Click here for information. FIREWEED CLUB Dunbar Residents Association & Kitsilano Neighbourhood House The Fireweed Club is a collaborative project bringing a variety of free outdoor activities to seniors on the westside. These activities are open to any seniors who want to stay active, socialize and build relationships. People living with memory loss or other invisible challenges are welcome to come by themselves or to bring their friends and care partners. The Club seeks participants, program leaders and volunteers all year. More information here .

THE FIREWEED CLUB The Fireweed Club is a collaborative project bringing a variety of free outdoor activities to seniors on the westside during the summer months. These activities are open to any seniors who want to stay active, socialize and build relationships. People living with memory loss or other invisible challenges are welcome to come by themselves or to bring their friends and care partners. Summary of Summer 2022 activities: Kitsilano Neighborhood House Wednesday activities is here Dunbar Residents Association activities met on Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm July/August at Balaclava Park -- W 29th Ave at Balaclava Street to work in the Pollinator Garden. Field trips visited community gardens around the City and neighbouring municipalities )

Check out the projects we've been doing and particicpating on since 2015. 過去的項目 DEMENTIA VENTURES September 2023 - March 2025 Additional PHAC funding allows Dementia Ventures projects to deepen their impact. Initiatives elsewhere in BC will involve people living with dementia and community members to create new engagement programs, and result in publication of an Action Guide that offers insights for communities building capacity for greater social citizenship by people experiencing dementia. DEMENTIA VENTURES - BUILDING CAPACITY PROJECT September 2019 - March 2023 Building Capacity for Meaningful Participation by People Living with Dementia , an initiative funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), aimed to enable people with dementia to participate in community life as full social citizens. The project was a partnership between researchers at the University of British Columbia and Lakehead University, and their community partners: members of the Westside Seniors Hub in Vancouver and the Northwest Dementia Working Group in Thunder Bay, a coalition of people with lived experience, care partners, and researchers. In Vancouver, where the initiative is known as Dementia Ventures, six Hub Partners implemented programs that created opportunities for active involvement of people with dementia, such as a virtual memory café, a buddy program, outdoor activities, and discussions among faith-based congregations. Read more about Dementia Ventures here and Hub Partners’ stories here . CYCLING WITHOUT AGE EVENT September 28, 2019 Cycling Without Age Vancouver, in association with Kitsilano Neighbourhood House and the Westside Seniors Hub, are hosting safe and scenic trishaw rides along the Arbutus Greenway on September 28th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Trishaws are three-wheeled cycles where you sit in the front and experienced pilots pedal you from behind. Our mission is to break the elderly free from social isolation. Make them smile. Make new memories. And let them be part of society again and thereby renew their appetite for life itself. We give them the right to wind in their hair. Cycling Without Age is based on generosity and kindness. Event HUbBYTES NEWSLETTERS July, September, November 2019 and re-launched December 2021 - present In 2019 Hub Council began compiling resources of potential value to Hub Partner Organizations that we encountered as we attended events and made community contacts. The MailChimp illustrated newsletters are now sent out quarterly to Hub Partners and community members who sign up. Read current and past editions and sign up here . DEMENTIA PROJECT - HUB FIRST STEPS TOGETHER October-November 2018 Hub Council convened a working group of representatives from Partner Organizations to discuss and decide upon actions to be taken after a presentation about Alzheimer cafés and other dementia-friendly initiatives. At two meetings, some Guiding Principles were drafted. First Steps Together 2017-2018 WALK AND BE SEEN CAMPAIGN The 2017-2018 Vancouver Walk and Be Seen (WBS) campaign was a great success! The finale held in March included presentations by Safety Ambassadors from 17 organizations from Metro Vancouver. Seniors were involved in organizing neighbourhood Walk and Be Seen projects. For those who attended the finale, there was no doubt that many were Proud to be Seniors and Proud to be Seen-iors! During the campaign, volunteer Ambassadors spoke to seniors in their communities about pedestrian safety and the benefits of increasing their visibility in low-light conditions by wearing reflective or light-emitting gear. The comments, stories and survey results collected in this campaign clearly showed grassroots support for increased pedestrian visibility. 2018 WBS Report FORUM ON SENIORS HOUSING ON THE WESTSIDE OF VANCOUVER July 2017 The Westside Seniors Hub, through the Jewish Family Services Agency, received a grant from Vancouver Coastal Health to research seniors housing on the Westside of Vancouver. A researcher interviewed more than forty stakeholders, from housing experts to seniors with housing issues. The report Seniors Housing on the Westside of Vancouver is based on these interviews. The Hub then organized a half-day Housing Forum on April 26, 2017 to further explore housing issues with those interviewed and important stakeholders. The Forum included panel presentations on housing innovation by leaders from Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, the United Way of the Lower Mainland, LaneFab and Calling Ministries, and 36 participants joined two consecutive groups to explore key issues and formulate recommendations. Forum Report 2016-2017 WALK AND BE SEEN PILOT PROJECT Walk and Be Seen (WBS) was a volunteer pilot project on the Westside of Vancouver involving senior pedestrians. It was designed to promote walking during low-light conditions while wearing reflective apparel in response to statistics that show senior pedestrians experiencing the highest number of fatalities from collisions in Vancouver. The project registered 132 participants who agreed to wear free reflective gear (cloth sash or LED slapband), tally walks of any length, and provide feedback. Upon completion, 79 registrants completed a survey and provided comments. An Action Mini-Grant (VGH Trauma Services, Vancouver Coastal Health) provided initial funding with Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, Mountain Equipment Coop, the Jewish Family Services Agency, and WalkMetroVan contributing additional funds and administrative support. 2017 WBS Report 10th AVENUE HEALTH PRECINCT PLANNING UPDATES May 2017 The City of Vancouver Transportation Department undertook a two-phase public consultation process in 2015-2016 regarding redesign proposals for the West 10th Avenue ‘Health Precinct’ (Cambie to Oak Streets). Seniors, persons with disabilities, and many stakeholders provided feedback on those proposals. The Hub noted a few significant design changes as a result of citizen input. NATIONAL SENIORS DAY FAIR October 2015 Event ELDER ABUSE INFORMATION WORKSHOP June 2015 Event DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY TRAINING SESSIONS April 2015 A series of three training sessions with presenters from the Alzheimer Society of BC were arranged and offered to staff and volunteers of Hub Partner organizations and the general public. Report

We invite you to contribute your energy and creativity to plan, deliver and sustain Dementia Ventures. This is a collaborative effort driven by the needs of people living with dementia and their care partners. 癡呆症風險投資-參與其中 老年癡呆症患者的有意義的社區參與能力建設是一項共同努力，需要： 傾聽並回應需求 建立和加強關係 創造機會 我們邀請您貢獻自己的精力和創造力來計劃，交付和維持Dementia Ventures 。 這是由癡呆症患者及其護理夥伴的需求推動的協作努力。然而， 需要廣泛的技能和能力為他們帶來歡樂和機會 看看您 將如何提供幫助。單擊下面的鏈接以查看操作方法。 與老年癡呆症 護理合作夥伴 計劃負責 人一起的 志願者 職業 與老年人一起工作 Building capacity for meaningful community participation by people living with dementia is a collaborative effort that requires: identifying, expressing and responding to needs establishing and strengthening relationships creating accessible opportunities using diverse skills and abilities to have impacts We invite you to contribute your energy and creativity to plan, deliver and sustain Dementia Ventures . This is a collaborative effort driven by the expressed needs of people living with dementia and their care partners. Please click on the links below to see what your contribution could be. Person living with dementia Care Partners Program Leader Volunteer Professionals working with Seniors 如果您有興趣以以下角色之一加入Hub，Hub合作夥伴希望收到您的來信。 訪問“當前中心合作夥伴項目” 頁面，查看哪個項目最有吸引力，並與讚助該項目的合作夥伴聯繫，或者 請參閱“商機” 頁面，其中樞紐合作夥伴組織宣傳其最迫切的需求。

In addition to many books written from different perspectives at your public library, here is online information. DEMENTIA VENTURES UNDERSTANDING & LIVING WITH DEMENTIA In addition to many books written from different perspectives at your public library , here is online information Education & Links to Support Groups Research Engaging Activity Programs Media EDUCATION & LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS DEMENTIA ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL 老年人領導： 噸 他樞紐是seniors'主導，以更好地滿足老年人的需求。它認識到多代人和同齡人需要不同的活動和支持，從而促進了健康的衰老過程。老年人為增加老年人計劃的可訪問性和解決老年人之間的興趣多樣性提供指導。 Education & Links ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF CANADA IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Full range of resources and services for people living with Alzheimer Disease or related dementias, their care partners and families, some available in several languages. Learn More DEMENTIA CONNECTIONS Dementia Connections Canada Ltd. “Dementia Connections is the only life-style magazine in Canada focused on supporting people living with dementia, care partners and families to live a good life, despite dementia… gain a deeper understanding of the lived experience of dementia.” Learn More SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY "STAR" INSTITUTE STAR Science & Technology for Aging Research “In response to COVID-19 and in a time where self isolation is imperative STAR has curated a comprehensive set of resources and solutions …constantly updated.” Keeping Healthy, Community Support, Cognitive Health & Dementia, Technology Basics, Living Independently, Mobility & Transportation, etc. Learn More GAIA COMMUNITY CARE & WELLNESS SOCIETY BC-based “charitable organization aims to support the health and wellness of Chinese and other older adults and their families ….provides seniors and those caring for them with the knowledge, skills, and nurturing support they need to ease the stresses of aging.” Workshops, Webinars, Wellness Services (Qigong, Chair Yoga & Brain Games), Caregiver Wellspring etc. Learn More HEALTH CARE DECISION-MAKING: LEGAL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA Canadian Centre for Elder Law, Alzheimer Society of BC A set of resources on the decision-making rights of people living with dementia: three short animated videos, and a booklet. The booklet is available in English, French, Traditional Chinese and Punjabi.” Learn More CULTURAL AWARENESS IN DEMENTIA CARE: LIVED EXPERIENCES UWLM CORE Healthy Aging 105 min. Four panelists: Nadine Jans, clinical counselor . Ways to significantly improve behaviours, moods, and relationships for connection and meaning in the lives of people living with dementia and their care partners. Dr. Sharon Koehn, social gerontologist . Experiences of dementia and access to services by older immigrants focusing on Korean and Punjabi communities. Alice Lung, retired LPN . Care partner for husband with Early Onset Dementia. Cultural understanding about aging and dementia among Chinese immigrants.. Elder Kat Norris, First Nations cultural educator . Awareness of proper diagnosis and care of indigenous persons living with dementia aligned with cultural understandings and traditions. Recording here Return to Top Engaging activity programs ENGAGING ACTIVITY PROGRAMS SMILE BRAIN PROGRAM - WEST COAST HEALTHY MEMORY SOCIETY “Smile Brain Program is 12 weeks, 90 minute program based for seniors to continue and increase their memory, self-confidence, and social connection with others….similar to a program in Japan.” Learn More ZINNIA TV “Improving quality of life for people living with dementia and their care partners… Zinnia’s content channels feature familiar faces, subjects, and sounds to help people feel engaged and connected... beautiful, immersive videos on familiar and well-loved topics are crafted to be meaningful.” Nature, Places, Nostalgia, Interests, Conversation Starters, Care Messages, Activities. Start with a free trial, then can subscribe if desired. Learn More IN THERE OUT HERE: ART MAKING SPACE TO LIVE WELL WITH DEMENTIA UBC multidisciplinary & colleagues abroad "Showcases collaborative art made by a warm, inter-connected and supported community. Comprising people living with dementia and their care partners, academic researchers, and art workshop facilitators alike, this community has joined together, engaging with multi-media art projects, and cultivating insightful discussions." Artwork, film, gallery, survey, & much more. Learn More CAFÉ CONNECT: VIRTUAL MEMORY CAFÉ DIRECTORY " Find information about Virtual Memory Cafes that you can access with a computer or by phone...from the comfort and safety of your own home." Scroll down to check calendar of offerings - most are in English, some in Spanish, and a few in French and Portuguese. Learn More Return to Top Research RESEARCH RESEARCH-BASED EDUCATION & SUPPORT NATIONAL COLLABORATING CENTRE FOR INDIGENOUS HEALTH “Cultural safety and Indigenous-specific anti-racism tools and resources…to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis public health renewal and health equity through … evidence-based resources, multi-media products, and knowledge translation services…hosted by the University of Northern BC.” Learn more INDIGENOUS COGNITION & AGING AWARENESS RESEARCH EXCHANGE (I-CAARE) “Goal is to enhance knowledge of how Indigenous peoples understand and experience dementia and the impact of dementia on Indigenous peoples and communities.” Culturally Safe Care and Factsheets , Cultural Understandings , Practice Tools , Technology for Aging , International Strategies for Diagnosis Learn More P.I.E.C.E.S. ™ LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MODEL “P.I.E.C.E.S.™ is a holistic, person and care partner-directed model which enhances capacity at the individual, Team, organization and system levels to support the care of the older individual.” P.I.E.C.E.S.™ Cornerstones + P.I.E.C.E.S.™ Enablers = Enhanced Person & Care Partner Engagement AND Enhanced Organizational & System Capacity Learn More WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENTS REDUCE DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS IN PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA? A SYSTEMIC REVIEW McMaster Optimal Aging Portal, BMJ 2021 “In people with dementia and symptoms of depression, some nondrug interventions reduce depression symptoms more than usual care . Nondrug interventions were as good as, or better than, drugs…brief descriptions of nondrug interventions.” Learn More Return to Top Media MEDIA ONLINE WEBINARS, TED TALKS, YOUTUBE VIDEOS DEMENTIA DIALOGUE PODCASTS AND RESOURCES Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health (CERAH), Lakehead University “Listeners who have dementia, care partners, and others gain insight and strengthen their adaptive skills help the broader community understand what it means to live with dementia and how they can support people.” Also special series for spirituality, arts, women, early onset dementia and new podcasts being added. French & English. Website here HEALTHY AGING CORE: COLLABORATIVE ONLINE RESOURCES & EDUCATION Free signup for CORE access, then search for videos, webinars, documents with search term 'dementia.' Many recordings of past webinars and links to upcoming ones. Learn More CAREBLAZERS A geropsychologist, Dr. Natali Edmonds, invites you to watch free videos weekly and offers a subscription to a collection of Mini-booster videos designed to reduce caregiver stress. “My goal was to reach as many Careblazers as possible and let them know they aren’t alone and there is help...help families get trustworthy and helpful information about common dementia struggles.” Free Caregiver Survival Guide and free YouTube videos on a wide range of topics. Learn More TED TALKS Some of the latest science about how the brain works and a search for the word 'dementia' brings up a wide variety of related issues. Learn More Back to Resources - Dementia Ventures

Dementia Ventures is a commitment by the Westside Seniors Hub Partner Organizations to offer diverse activities for people living with dementia and their care partners designed to reduce stigma and sustain quality of life. Check out the projects. HUB PARTNERS' PROJECTS Dementia Ventures i s a commitment by the Westside Seniors Hub Partner Organizations to offer diverse activities for people living with dementia and their care partners. These activities are designed to: reduce stigma sustain quality of life The projects listed below are partially funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada via the Building Capacity for Meaningful Participation by People Living with Dementia umbrella project. Current Hub Partner project planning began in early 2020 and is evolving all the time! COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 2019-2023 Hub Partners want to foster more inclusive communities . They engage a wide range of community members in plans and conversations to build and change programs so they are more inclusive of people living with dementia. Partners worked on projects to achieve those objectives, and for some, the projects are ongoing. Translink Awareness-Building Placards Thanks to an Implementation Fund grant from the Building Capacity for Meaningful Participation by People Living with Dementia project, the Hub’s Council placed 210 awareness-building placards inside TransLink buses in Metro Vancouver during the summer of 2022. The three different designs developed by Building Capacity project team members Samantha Pineda Sierra and Heather Neale Furneaux, quote Action Committee members with lived experience from a special initiative known as The Flipping Stigma Project . These members’ comments reflect on what it feels like to be discriminated against because of their dementia. The campaign aimed to increase awareness and encourage open and respectful conversations about living with dementia. Even if you don’t travel on public buses, you will want to take a look HERE at these engaging placards. Occasionally you will still see a placard on a Translink bus! Kitsilano Community Centre Association offers a variety of physical, social, and multicultural programming sponsored two Memory Cafés in October aimed at gathering programming needs and ideas from people experiencing dementia and care partners An insightful report summarized responses and diverse strategies for next steps in programming. steps forward West Point Grey United Church TLC (The Lunch Club) is a program for seniors as well as people with living with dementia in the west side of Vancouver. In 2022-2023, vveryone participated in a bilingual (English & Cantonese) f our-part series about dementia and in group discussions. Pacific Spirit United Church Congregation members at Pacific Spirit United Church created an insightful four-part series looking at dementia from a community perspective. It's called Beacon *shining light on Dementia" that is available online here . DISCOVERING COMMUNITY ASSETS 2019-2023 These projects focus on identifying community members and services that can help build capacity to offer meaningful opportunities and adapt existing services to be more inclusive. The Building Capacity Project - Dementia Ventures Offers engaging programs in order to help organizations make existing offerings more inclusive. Informs future policies and priorities in community and health settings for dementia inclusive communities. Westside Seniors Hub - Transportation Initiative Explored and facilitate van-sharing and public transit challenges and solutions for seniors living with dementia. Trnaslink placards featuring quotes from people living with dementia intended to raise awareness about stigma Westside Seniors Hub Developed a website to showcase Partners' projects and opportunities to get involved Invited diverse community members to become involved Collaborated with UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning students involved as Community Action Mobilizers to conduct asset-mapping of Vancouver's westside neighbourhoods and promote community resilience planning for shocks & stressors ONGOING PROGRAMS 2020-2025 Hub Partners adapted existing programs to be more inclusive and planning new programs.They appreciated having community members participate at every stage - planning, implementing and sustaining - to build community capacity. A.S.K. Friendship Centre develops meaningful activities & designs inclusive spaces purchases art supplies to diversify programs Dunbar Residents Association identified assets & gaps in services for seniors adapted Salmonberry Days for inclusive programming organized Fireweed Club for outdoor activities in Balaclava Park, including development of a pollinator garden that invites participation throughout the gardening season. Kitsilano Neighbourhood House promotes dementia awareness with staff and required volunteer and staff trainings for anyone working with older adults developed a Dementia Buddies for one-on-one participation in meaningful activities South Granville Seniors Centre Offers two Happy Memories Cafés English -language Café brochure here Spanish -language Café brochure here