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Retire Happy Good research leads to good decisions When Lorna Keith stepped down as president of the Valley Concert Society, it wasn’t because she thought that at 85 years old she could no longer do the work, but rather she wanted to make room for new ideas.

“I had been chair for over 17 years, and I felt that it was time for someone to step in,” said Keith.

“I thought maybe there would be a different approach, or a different point of view, and it’s good to get new ideas when you’re working on something.”

The Valley Concert Society is a nonprofit organization that has brought quality music to the community since 1983, and continues to attract musicians from around the world to perform at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.

For nearly two decades, Keith oversaw the concert selection committee,

Lorna Keith spent nearly two decades as president of the Valley Concert Society.

managed costs, and recruited sponsorships for promotion and advertising from as far as Chilliwack, Mission and Langley.

Keith admits that she loved the challenge of getting sponsors to support them.

“We had some tight seasons where we weren’t sure if we would make the bills,” she said, “but we always managed.”

Keith strived to ensure that people had access to quality music in their area, and is proud to see the ongoing success of the Valley Concert Society.

“I think that fine music enhances life, and having concerts available, instead of people feeling like they have to drive to Vancouver, is important,” said Keith.

“Also, it’s important for young people to be exposed to fine music as it’s an intellectual experience for them.”

For Keith, the sound of music continues to bring her joy, as do her other activities. She currently sings in a church choir and community choir, is involved with the Fraser Valley Stage, volunteers at the Reach Galley Museum, and spends her spare time gardening.

“I like to keep busy and try new experiences. You meet so many different people, and that’s part of the fun of it.”

Keith’s leadership within the community, her compassionate nature and commitment to her church, family and profession led to her nomination for the 2006 Myrtle Evertt Woman of the Year Award. In 2012, she was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, presented to Canadian citizens that have provided significant contributions or achievements to their communities.

When asked what age means to her, Keith laughed and said, “Well, I haven’t given my age much thought because I’m too busy enjoying life.”

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I don’t want to be a burden… But I need your help (Part 2) What is the definition of a burden? As we explored in part one, the Bible doesn’t refer to people as burdens. Rather, it often refers to heart Sharon Simpson burdens. Jesus’ ministry is filled with instances of sensitivity to heart burdens. He sees beyond the immediate circumstance to the spiritual heaviness of the inner person and provides relief through love, peace, joy and hope.

I am reminded of the time that a group of friends brought their paralyzed friend to see Jesus by lowering him into a crowded room through the roof (Mark 2: 1-12). Do you think the paralyzed friend was “game” for this desperate final idea? He would be in danger of sliding off his gurney as they hauled him up the roof. He would be totally helpless as he watched his friends sweat and work to dig a hole in the roof. He would be entirely useless as they lowered him down into the room. And then, at the end of this plan, he would be dangling in front of Jesus and the crowd – embarrassed at the attention, helpless to move and unable to change his circumstance. His friends were up above him holding the ropes and running the show.

I wonder if, during the course of this day, the paralyzed man cried out from the depths of his soul, “I don’t want to

be a part of this crazy show. I just want this all to end! Get me out of here! People all around me are doing things to me and I can’t make any choices anymore.”

Many seniors can relate to that feeling. Their life circumstances change and they are thrust into a whirlwind that involves nursing care, medical crisis, family decisions and reallocation.

Someone else is holding the ropes.

Someone else is running the show.

But who is helping you? Is it someone who feels that helping you is a terrible inconvenience or is it someone who has a connection with you that is energizing them to take action on your behalf?

Did the friends of the disabled man feel he was a burden as they lowered his gurney through the roof? Did they feel burdened as they watched with hopeful eyes as Jesus spoke to their friend? I’m sure their arms ached after carrying him for miles and lowering him carefully. But their hearts were linked to him in a bond that energized them to do what was required.

Is it possible that the first step in not being a “burden” is recognizing that as we move through our elder years, there will be people whose hearts are linked to ours in a loving bond that energizes them to take action on our behalf?

Is it possible that the second step in not being a “burden” is allowing the people who love you to do things for

you that are, at times, uncomfortable and even frightening?

The paralyzed man had an encounter with Jesus that day and that encounter changed his life. First of all, Jesus cared for his heart burden. He saw the faith of the caregivers and he granted the disabled man forgiveness for his sins. Both the disabled man and his care-giving friends were included in

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Jesus’ reaction. Sometimes those on whom we depend for our daily needs are the conduit for Jesus’ grace in our own lives.

This story of the disabled man is not primarily about being a burden or not being a burden. It’s a story of Jesus’ authority – both to forgive sins and to defy natural outcomes – after all, in the end he healed the disabled man.

And yet, it’s a good place to use our imagination and speculate about how these men loved their disabled friend, about how difficult it is to be physically dependent and how normal it is to desperately want to be healed. It’s a good place to imagine Jesus’ heart of love and care, even in this difficult circumstance. This story is one of hopeful co-operation between a disabled man, his care-giving friends and the God of all creation.

So, we open our hearts and lives to embrace the idea that there are heartbonds that energize others to caring, necessary action on our behalf. We recognize that Jesus is eager to encounter us even when we are physically unable to care for ourselves. We discover that Jesus understands that those who care for us can be a conduit of faith on our behalf.

In part three of this series, we will look at practical ways that you can prepare for your elder years in order to reduce the burden of paperwork, decisions and care required by those who love you enough to take action.

Continued next edition of Living 55+ on June 27th.

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Relaxation techniques to calm your nerves Since 2007, the American Psychological Association has commissioned an annual nationwide survey to examine the state of stress across the United States and understand its impact. The 2013 survey found that people continue to experience what they feel are unhealthy stress levels, with 42 per cent of adult respondents reporting that their stress levels have increased over the past five years. In addition, 44 per cent of survey respondents feel they aren’t doing enough to manage their stress, painting a potentially troubling future for people who cannot find better and healthier ways to manage their stress.

The picture is none the rosier in Canada, where data from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey revealed that nearly 23 per cent of Canadians aged 15 and older reported that most days were “quite a bit or extremely stressful.” While those figures marked a slight improvement from the previous year’s survey, it’s apparent that stress is still a considerable concern for people throughout both the United States and Canada.

Though many people unfortunately regard stress as an inevitable side effect of adulthood, it’s important that men, women and even children avoid characterizing

stress as simply a byproduct of a difficult and/or successful life and career. Even momentary stress, often referred to as “acute stress,” like the kind that appears when stuck in a traffic jam, can have a potentially devastating impact on overall health.

According to the American Institute of Stress, acute stress causes an increase in heart rate and stronger contractions of the heart muscle, and some medical professionals have suggested there is a link between repeated episodes of acute stress and

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Tennis elbow…but I don’t even play tennis How can you be diagnosed with tennis or golfer’s elbow when you don’t even play either sport? The Dr. Chris Vallee real diagnosis is called lateral epicondylitis, which is simply inflammation of the tendons of the extensor muscles in the forearm (also known as tendonitis). When the extensor muscles become tight they create more tension on the tendons, which causes inflammation and results in pain. Sports like golf or tennis involve continuous gripping of the club or racket. After some time the muscles become tired and weak and there is more stress on the muscles to keep working. Due to the repetitive nature of these sports it puts even more strain on these muscles and is therefore a very common problem.

There are various treatments for tennis elbow depending on who you see for treatment.

Anti-inflammatory medication is commonly used, however this will only

help the symptoms of tendonitis short term and won’t actually treat the problem.

The muscles are tight and strained and

need to be appropriately treated to fix the actual problem. Massage and acupuncture are two great ways to help relax the

muscles so that the natural healing can begin in the body. When the muscles relax, there is less tension on the tendons and the inflammation lessens resulting in a decrease in pain. From there the body’s natural healing system takes over and you feel better because the body is healing.

You can get lateral epicondylitis from any job or activity that requires a repetitious motion such as painting, computer work, playing the piano and many other activities that use your forearm muscles. Even something that seems very simple, like four hours of gardening, can result in several weeks of pain if you are not used to it.

It is very important to fix the root of the problem and, by doing so, you will be able to go back to playing tennis or finish painting that fence before the summer is up.

Good health to you and if you have any questions please feel free to email me at: drvallee@telus.net

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Abbotsford Living 55 Plus is published by The Abbotsford News and is dedicated to our active adults. We welcome story submissions and photos. For submissions or advertising opportunities please e-mail Marni de Boer at m.deboer@abbynews.com or call 604-851-4502. If you’ve missed an issue, visit www.abbynews.com and click on e-Editions.

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Homes for aged have come a long way, baby For the first time, by 2017, Canada will be home to more people older than 65 than children under 15.

The demographic shift has already been a marked by an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases, resulting in the larger number of longterm care residents with multiple complex diagnoses.

At the same time, the rising tide of dementia is impairing the ability of many Canadians to live independently. The baby boom cohort exhibits stronger preferences for independent living arrangements, greater autonomy, and choice in services than previous generations.

These forces create an urgency for innovation in how seniors age.

The good news is the paradigm shift has begun, as the culture within senior care living communities fundamentally changes. Residential-care facilities are no longer the nursing homes of yesteryear, as innovations in the care of the elderly have ushered in a new era in which choice, purpose and service are paramount.

Families are more involved as partners in the delivery of programs and services to loved ones. An example is family councils, which support families dealing with the loss experienced when a loved one lives in a residential care facility.

Through this council, a complaint process exists to resolve issues on an individual basis, and to identify concerns that have an impact on more than one family and resident. The council is also a place for staff recognition programs, established to compliment employees who go the extra mile.

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education sessions for families on the issues they face. Families offer caregiver support to each other – the elephant in the room – as there is a perceived gap in subsidized support for informal caregivers. In addition, at Tabor Village in Abbotsford, the family council led two consecutive annual

fundraising dinners, to improve programs and services transforming an institutional style multi-purpose room into a living room, and changing a basic outdoor space into a

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Seniors in long-term care facilities are increasingly involved in choice, and have progressively more responsibility. Residents have rights and responsibilities to articulate their privileges and obligations. Seniors living in care facilities have lost much of their independence, and basic quality of life indicators often focus on food. Seniors are now involved in the dining experience choosing menu items, recommending recipes, and deciding on the way the dining rooms are decorated.

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As seniors are increasingly tech savvy, the expectation that long-term care facilities will offer high-speed Internet access is the new norm. Smart phone apps have been designed to enable seniors to measure their vital signs and extend their independence.

The aging population will benefit from new practices, knowledge and products that have an impact on care delivery, quality of life and wellness, transforming the journey of aging.

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■ Plan trips with your loved one. Just because an aging relative lives in a nursing home does not mean he or she can no longer travel. If a relative is healthy enough to travel, include them on family trips and outings. This includes more routine events like weekly Sunday dinners, kids’ sporting events and other extracurricular activities.

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Adding to the difficulty is the fact that many men and women move into nursing homes because their physical or mental status requires the help of a professional nursing staff, leaving family members with little to no recourse when aging relatives protest the move. But there are ways to ease a loved one’s transition into a nursing home.

■ Keep a positive attitude. The stress of moving an aging relative into a nursing home can be significant for all parties involved. But focusing on the positives of nursing homes, such as around-the-clock care and daily activities, can help aging relatives look at nursing homes in a new light. In addition, family members who familiarize themselves with nursing homes will begin to see they are often great places for aging men and women to socialize with others their age while receiving the care and attention they need. When discussing the move to a nursing home, focus on these positives and your relative will be more likely to follow your lead.

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Encourage your loved one to bring along some possessions, such as his or her family photos, a favourite chair or smaller mementos from places he or she visited throughout his or her life. Such items can make a nursing home seem less antiseptic and more like a home.

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Travel ideas for active seniors Those who have said goodbye to the work-a-day grind now have many hours to settle down and relax. People who have continually put off vacations in lieu of work responsibilities may now have all the time they need to explore the world.

Traveling for seniors can be rewarding and relaxing. Those with a substantial retirement nest egg have numerous destinations at their disposal. Mature vacationers travel more frequently and stay longer than any other age group. Travel ranks among the top leisure activities for men and women over 50, according to the website Suddenly Senior.

Seniors can find several travel advantages at their disposal. Also, thanks to special senior discounts, travel may be even more affordable than first expected.

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■ CRUISING: Cruising is a preferred vacation choice for the 50-plus set because it offers the convenience of an all-inclusive package and transportation all in one. With the myriad activities offered on board, cruises are a versatile vacation option for seniors. Also, there is no need to worry about traveling far for meals and other entertainment options, as everything is selfcontained on the cruise ship. For more active seniors who enjoy the daily getaway, excursions in ports of call can provide the variety desired.

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train or bus travel, and various attractions will be visited. At the end of the tour, individuals can choose to extend the vacation by checking into a hotel nearby.

■ RV TRIPS: Another selfcontained vacation that is entirely up to the people traveling is vacationing by recreational vehicle. Seniors can customize their routes depending on which areas they want to see. Companies like Cruise America RV enable people to rent an RV so they needn’t worry about the expense of buying one outright. However, should RV traveling become addictive, there always is the option of buying a camper later on. Setting an itinerary and then establishing the pace enables travelers to tour the country or cross the border as desired. From

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