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Wellness
Types of Wellness
Social Wellness
Social wellness is achieved through the pursuit of close, personal relationships and community involvement.
Social wellness has many benefits: People with strong support systems report fewer stress symptoms and sickness, are less likely to experience loneliness, and tend to hold positive attitudes towards themselves, others and the community as a whole.
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For more information on Social Wellness, click here to go to the self-care, self-assessment and respite section.
Senior's Programs and Organizations
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BC Seniors Guide - Provincial programs and benefits available to seniors in British Columbia.
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Active Aging in B.C. - A provincial resource with a wide range of information and links for seniors.
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Canadian Senior Years - A wide range of information and links for seniors.
Volunteerism
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Volunteer BC - Provides information about learning why people volunteer, how to start to volunteer and also what organizations expect from their volunteers.
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mySeniorSite - Provides a directory of B.C. Volunteer Centres.
Education Opportunities
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I Want To Return To School - Provides resources on different educational programs, financial support for education, and enhancing work-life balance.
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Continuing Education - Courses for both personal and professional development that are also an excellent way to learn new skills and meet new people.
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The Community Access Program - Provides affordable access to the Internet in places like schools, community centres and libraries.
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LearnNowBC - Provides access to learning opportunities for B.C. adults.
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Adult Learning Development Association - Represents and works with adults and youth who have suspected or diagnosed learning disabilities.
Physical Wellness
Overall physical wellness includes physical fitness, nutrition, and self-care to promote optimal health.
Pursuing physical wellness is important. There is ample evidence indicating that adopting a lifestyle that supports physical wellness has health-related benefits, improves productivity and contributes to longevity. Physical Wellness can also reduce personal and societal health care costs and improve quality of life.
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Nutrition
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Healthy Eating for Seniors - A handbook on nutrition for seniors age 65 and over.
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Dietitian Services at HealthLink BC - Call 8-1-1 to speak with a dietitian for nutrition information, counselling and advice, available Monday to Thursday 8am - 8pm and on Friday 8am - 5pm.
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Cooking for One or Two (PDF 350K) - A collection of recipes suitable for one or two people.
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Senior Friendly Fact Sheets - 21 tip sheets to assist seniors with planning, shopping and preparing healthy meals.
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Aboriginal Food Guide - Describes healthy eating for Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis two years of age or older.
For more information on Nutrition, click here to go to the Practical Tools for Caregivers section.
Active Aging
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Physical Activity Guide for Seniors - A guide that explains why physical activity is important, how much is needed and tips for ways to increase it.
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BCRPA Walking Guide - Walking program resources to guide communities, worksites and individuals implementing or reviewing current walking programs.
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Active Communities - Supports communities to increase physical activity levels.
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Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging - Provides current research and program development for improved physical ability and healthy aging for older adults.
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Active Living Coalition for Older Adults - Provides support for older Canadians to lead active lifestyles that contribute to their overall well-being.
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International Council on Active Aging - A network of organizations that targets older adults with active-aging messages, facilities, programs and guidance.
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Canada's Healthy Living Guide - Provides information and links in support of increased capacity to foster physical activity in Canada.
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BC Seniors Games - A society that promotes sport for those age 55+ and organizes an annual multisport event called the BC Seniors Games.
Dental Care
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Canadian Dental Association - Provides information on dental health and care for seniors.
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Denture Care - How to guide for caring for different types of dentures.
Vision
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Eye Care - Canadian National Institute for the Blind - Provides information to support eye care.
Hearing
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The Canadian Hearing Society - Provides programs, services, and information for people who are culturally deaf, orally deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing.
Foot Care
Mental Wellness
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Aging and Mental Health - A guide to maintaining good mental health during the aging process.
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Good Mind and Body - A guide for maintaining good mental health.
Spiritual Wellness
Spirituality can be a great comfort and resource to caregivers and persons receiving care. Many local resources can be found in newspapers and through community contacts.
- The Hope Foundation of Alberta - A non-profit organization dedicated to understanding and enhancing hope in individuals, families, and institutions.
Consult your yellow pages for a complete listing of local religious organizations and their locations.
