April 26, 2015

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Dr. Parker offers complete comprehensive eye health and vision examinations.

Many serious eye conditions don’t have obvious symptoms.

Some eye diseases only show symptoms when the condition is advanced and difficult, or even impossible, to treat. A comprehensive eye exam provides the full assurance of vision and eye health that a store sight test or a school vision screening cannot. A sight test can only determine a lens power by relying on a combination of computerized tests using automated equipment. These automated sight tests are not comprehensive or accurate and do nothing to determine if your eyes are healthy.

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Let us help you sort through the many layers of growing older!

We offer a wide variety of information & resources pertaining to the care,

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Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star Marsha White returns a serve in the parks and recreation ladies tennis league Thursday morning at Marshall Field. They play from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and spares are always needed.

This is FOR

GLENN MITCHELL

Morning Star Managing Editor

Welcome to the inaugural edition of a publication dedicated to the 55-plus set in the North Okanagan.

As one who just recently joined the 55-plus generation, and even received a discount at a local establishment to boot, I know it’s a growing and dynamic group that has a variety of interests and needs that contribute mightily to the community as well as the economy of the North Okanagan.

This magazine is for you.

It includes a feature on Better at Home, a program dedicated to keeping maturing individuals in their homes as long as possible and as independent as they can be, a service that you may not know about but could provide a vital link to a better quality of life for you or a loved one.

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The Halina Centre you’ve likely heard of but possibly didn’t know that it boasts more than 400 members and hosts more activities than you can shake a leg at, which happens on a regular basis during its many dances and other affordably priced activities.

There’s also financial advice, a health directory with important numbers and services, nutrition tips and even a Sudoku and crossword for those of us who like to fine tune our grey matter on a regular basis.

We hope you enjoy Living 55 Plus and we appreciate the support of advertisers and contributors in bringing it to life. It will hit your doorsteps again in the fall.

Please forward any suggestions and topics you would like to see covered in these pages to glenn@ vernonmorningstar.com or call 250-550-7920.

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Program provides a connection to peace of mind CARA BRADY

Morning Star Staff

Jean Miller has always enjoyed her independence.

“I used to walk down the hill and get on the bus and do my shopping and everything. But since my knee surgery last fall, I can’t do that anymore,” she said.

“Having Michelle (Reeves, the Better at Home volunteer driver) means, I don’t even know if I can explain it. To me, it’s like an answer to a prayer. I can go to the bank, the store, therapy. It’s so wonderful. It allows me to get out and have some life. There are such wonderful people like Michelle who do the driving. It means I’m not a prisoner in my own house.”

Reeves, who owns and operates Just Have Fun Family Day Care, said volunteering is important to her.

“I have Fridays off and this intrigued me because I like seniors and I can see that this is really necessary and really appreciated,” she said.

Miller and Reeves were able to get together thanks to the NexusBC Community Resource Centre North Okanagan Better at Home Program, which provides subsidized services to help seniors remain independent at home. These services include transportation and grocery shopping, light housecleaning, minor

Cara Brady/Morning Star Jean Miller is happy to have Better at Home volunteer driver Michelle Reeves help her with transportation to appointments and shopping. Better at Home is funded by the Government of British Columbia and administered by the United Way to help seniors remain independent at home.

home repair and light yard work.

The fees are based on a sliding scale according to income. The services are available to everyone with 100 per cent subsidies if necessary. To be eligible, a person must be 60 or over and living in Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby or Cherryville.

The Better at Home program is funded by the Government of British Columbia and administered by the United Way with a coordinator and volunteers, sometimes supplemented by contract workers.

“We get a lot of calls and we make referrals where we need to.

Most of the calls are for transportation and we could help more seniors if we had more volunteer drivers,” said Lisa Roberts, Better at Home Program coordinator.

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“Even one hour a month can make a difference to someone’s life. The more volunteers we have, the more seniors we can help,” said Roberts. “The idea of the program is to fill the gaps that people can’t do for themselves. Sometimes this is a one-time thing, like installing a new shower head, like we did recently for someone, or help for a short time after surgery.

Each case is different. It has a lot to do with peace of mind, with knowing they have someone to call if needed.” Roberts hopes that the Better at Home Program will be able to expand to include friendly visitors for people who feel isolated at home in the fall, depending on volunteer support.

“We want to provide services that make a difference to a senior in their lives in a direct way,” said Roberts. “We are giving back to seniors who have given so much to the community in so many ways over

the years. We want people to feel comfortable reaching out for this help.”

Miller is so happy she reached out.

“Lisa is wonderful and amazing and so are the volunteers.

You just have to open your mind and ask for help that is there for you to use. If you receive something when you are going through a rough time, it makes you so appreciative,” she said. “I couldn’t get out otherwise. Now I can be the person I was before the surgery.

I’m so happy with this service.”

Miller, a VJH volunteer for 16 years, is looking forward to getting back to volunteering herself and to taking her dog, Patches, visiting with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program.

For more information about Better at Home call 250-5450585, email betterathome@ nexusbc.ca or see www.nexusbc.ca.

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Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star Sara Whitfield (left) and Melissa MacQuarre, students in the Okanagan College Esthetics and Nail program, give Creekside Landing resident Vera Stacey and her daughter Heather Flood pedicures at Creekside Landing.

Vernon families and caregivers living with dementia can learn strategies that will help maximize their quality of life for years.

The non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. brings its free educational series Shaping the Journey: living with dementia to the city beginning on Tuesday, April 21.

“It helps families build the knowledge, skills and confidence to live well with dementia,” says Vicki Arnocky, the society’s First Link Coordinator for Vernon & the Central & North Okanagan.

While meeting others going through similar experiences, participants will learn about the brain and dementia, hearing the diagnosis, maintaining their general health, life after diagnosis, planning ahead, and maintaining their spirit.

Shaping the Journey is designed specifically for people experiencing the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. It is also intended for care partners, family members or friends.

Sessions run Tuesdays from April 21 through May 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at The People Place, 3402 - 27th Avenue. Pre-registration is required, by contacting Vicki Arnocky toll-free at 1-888-760-0750 or varnocky@alzheimerbc.org.

The program is free thanks to partial funding by the Province of BC. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias visit the Alzheimer Society of B.C. website at www. alzheimerbc.org.

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How to avoid GROWING BORED IN

Embracing a new hobby is one way for recently retired men and women to avoid growing bored during retirement.

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rom the moment young men and women first walk into the office for their first day as a working professional until the day they officially retire, the notion of planning for retirement is never far from their minds. But when the day to hang up the briefcase and donate all those business suits arrives, some retirees wonder what to do next.

Some retirees know exactly how they will spend their days when they no longer have to work, while others who decide to play it by ear may find themselves battling boredom.

For those among the latter group, it’s important to understand that many retirees find themselves bored once they no longer have to focus on a career. But just because you no longer have an office to go to every day does not mean life cannot be as fulfilling or even more fulfilling than it was when you were still working.

You just need to find something to avoid succumbing to retirement boredom.

• Work part-time. Though it might seem odd to start working right after you retire, a part-time job can provide the type of structure you have grown accustomed to without all of the responsibility that comes with a full-time career. Parttime jobs can range from consultancy work that makes use of your

professional experience to something entirely different like landscape maintenance at a nearby golf course that gets you out of the house and enjoying the warmer seasons.

Whichever you choose, make sure it’s something you find fun and interesting.

• Embrace a new hobby.

Working professionals often say they wish they had time to pursue a hobby. Now that you are retired, you have all the time in the world to do just that. Whether it’s perfecting your golf game, writing that novel, learning to cook like a gourmet chef or whatever else you might have always wanted to do, retirement is a great time to do it.

• Get in shape. If retirement boredom has started to negatively affect your mood, one great way to conquer your boredom and improve your mood at the same time is to start exercising. Exercise is a natural mood enhancer. When the body exercises, it releases chemicals knowns as endorphins, which trigger positive feelings in the body.

In addition, regular exercise has been shown to reduce stress, boost self-esteem and improve sleep.

Working out at a gym also is a great way to meet fellow retirees in your community.

• Volunteer. If a part-time job is not up your alley, then consider volunteering in your community.

Volunteers are always in demand, and volunteering with a local charity can provide a sense of purpose and provide opportunities to meet like-minded fellow retirees, all while helping to quell your boredom. Retirees who love to travel can combine their passion for volunteering with their love of travel by signing up to work with an international relief organization that travels abroad to help the less fortunate.

Upon retiring, many retirees initially find themselves coping with boredom. But there are many ways to avoid the restlessness of retirement.

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At This Age group turns experience into radio play Manfred Harter’s song that inspired the play is a tribute to Canada and its citizens

its citizens. The song reflects the joys and difficulties of integrating into the Canadian society and the subsequent rewards of doing so.

FLORENCE LYNCH to have much in common, but Pack Your Bags and Go has Submitted they are taking part in a project been written by members of At Members of the At This Age that shares their life experiences This Age, which meets once a group have recently produced a of coming to Canada. radio play.

The play was inspired by Man- week at the Schubert Centre in Vernon, B.C. The play includes Pack Your Bags and Go: Immi- fred Harter’s song, Canada From gration to Canada is written by a Coast to Coast. The lyrics and the guests from Immigration Services Canada and children from group of seniors talking together melody were written in 1995, Okanagan Landing Elementary around a table. They don’t appear and are a tribute to Canada and School.

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No matter how frail their bodies or minds at physical activities can change the Hearthstone they are whole, valuable people with unique needs and preferences. perception of dementia.

We honor our residents and are committed to making The participants in this group each day a happy day filled with love, laughter, comfort and care second to none. are seniors of healthy cognition who understand the benefits of Spectrum of Care: the creative arts that can lead to a • Assistance for morning and night care • 3 home cooked meals & snacks daily • Incontinence care • Laundry & housekeeping better quality of life. The seniors • Assistance with feeding • Medication administration are encouraged to venture into • Behaviour management • Bathing & grooming uncharted territories to try various • Daily activities include, but not limited to music, • 24 hour nursing staff modes of artistic expression. cards, exercise, crafts & games, pets, children • State of art monitoring and gardens to stimulate the spirit.

• Individually designed nursing care plans One of the goals of this project was to create an educational Hearthstone is designed to meet the highest expectations of families and residents. Whether tool to be presented and distriblooking for a permanent home or temporary home while waiting for an Interior Health placement or for respite care call Sheila at 250-545-6636 for more information. uted in the school system across Families are always welcome to be with their loved one and are encouraged to Canada. participate in daily activities This radio play is a brief 250.545.6636 2800 40th Street, Vernon glimpse into the uprooting, the www.hearthstonevernon.com transition and the re-rooting

Vernon musician Manfred Harter, a member of the At This Age group, explains his song that inspired the group’s recently produced play, Pack Your Bags and Go: Immigration to Canada.

phases immigrants go through.

The main goal was to allow the participants to express their thoughts while providing an inspiring project the group could work on together.

This is a self-produced play by the At This Age group. Its participants were involved in every step from writing the text, composing the music, interviewing other immigrants, recording, reviewing, selecting and editing materials.

Mineo Tanaka was instrumental in editing the play and the sound effects.

If you are looking for a group which focuses on intellectual and on creative expression activities, please contact us at dr.daliagt@ gmail.com We will resume our meetings on May 25, 2015 and break away for the summer months of July and August with a new start in September, 2015. The exact day will be posted on the society’s Facebook Page and website at www.facebook.com/TheSocietyForTheArtsInDementiaCare and www.cecd-society.org

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HOW TO EAT after 50

The following are a few things men and women over 50 may want to consider as they look to eat a healthy diet for years to come.  VITAMIN D Both men and women age 50 and up have a reduced ability to produce vitamin D through exposure to the sun. Everyone over the age of 50 should take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 IU (10 µg), according to Canada’s Food Guide. Without adequate vitamin D, bone strength and health can deteriorate because vitamin D promotes calcium absorption.

Vitamin D also has other roles, including helping neuromuscular and immune function and reducing inflammation.  FRIENDLY FATS People over age 50 should increase their intake of unsaturated fats and reduce consumption of saturated fats. Nutrient-rich unsaturated fats can guard against heart conditions, protect against stroke, keep skin supple, and even help men and women maintain good neurological health. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in nuts, olives, seeds, and fatty fishes.  INCREASE PROTEIN As they age, men and women need more protein in their diets to maintain their muscle mass.

The amount of protein needed at a younger age no longer may be adequate. Look for lean sources of protein from fish & poultry. Beans are also a low-fat source of protein.

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 MORE FIBER Eating more fiber can help with digestive and intestinal problems, such as constipation. Leave the skins on fruit and vegetables and choose whole fruits over juices.

Whole-grain breads and cereals also are good sources of fiber. Dry beans and lentils can add a fiber boost. Always increase fiber slowly to determine your tolerance.  FEWER CALORIES The National Institute on Aging says women over the age of 50 need between 1,600 and 2,000 calories, depending on how physically active they are. Men need between 2,000 and 2,400 calories per day. With each passing year there is a decrease in the energy required to maintain body weight, so caloric intake should be adjusted accordingly.  MORE WATER As a person ages, his or her body may not signal it is thirsty as well as it once did, so it’s possible that you may not recognize when you are dehydrated. The Mayo Clinic recommends around nine to 10 cups of beverages per day to remain hydrated.

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Halina Centre provides venue for fun CARA BRADY

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“If you don’t want to have fun, don’t come here. The fun starts here,” said Rosemary O’Neal, manager of the Halina Seniors Centre.

“We have something going on all the time and we’re happy to take suggestions for new activities. Some people come here almost every day, if just to have coffee and meet friends.”

The centre opened in 1973 with the Halina Room, named after then-Mayor William Halina, added in 1979. The centre also offers space for other community programs.

“We joined 10 years ago when some neighbours brought us in and we decided to do pattern dancing and other dancing,” said

centre vice-president Carol Bidulka, who, with husband, Nick, is a member of the Halina Pattern Dancers. The Pattern Dancers perform at community long-term care facilities.

“People tell us how much they enjoy the music and some even dance a bit. We dance with seven different local bands and always have great music.”

The Bidulkas also teach dancing to new members and go to dances around the North Okanagan. They invite new couples to come out and try the pattern dancing or to sit and enjoy the music and have a light lunch (charge only $1). The Backyard Band (free) and the Vernon Accordion Club ($2) also welcome listeners to their practices.

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Cara Brady/Morning Star Carol and Nick Bidulka, who celebrated their 48th anniversary April 1, never miss a dance at the Halina Centre. The centre, located in the Vernon Recreation Complex, offers a variety of activities for seniors, including crafts, bingo, darts, trips, billiards and cards.

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All Halina Centre activities are kept affordably priced in the $1 to $3 range and there’s lots of choice. Card players can try canasta or the North Okanagan Duplicate Bridge Club that meets at the centre. There is bingo every Tuesday afternoon.

Floor curling has caught on, with some participants going on to the B.C. Provincial Games and carpet bowling is popular as are billiards, darts and table tennis. Osteofit Classes and Minds in Motion, both of which need a doctor’s referral, meet at the centre.

“We find space for any program that is meeting seniors’ needs,” said O’Neal. “People like the bus tours to local attractions and one time I showed a group how to use regional transit for day trips to Kelowna. They told me it was very helpful and made them feel more independent for getting around the area.”

The Halina Crafters keep the gift shop well-supplied and donations of craft supplies are always welcome with any not used being passed on to the Boys and Girls Club programs. The kitchen, open 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays, offers made-from-scratch soups and sandwiches with a hot lunch every Tuesday. The Pancake Breakfast the fourth Saturday of each month with all-you-can-eat sausages and pancakes, attracts about 250 people each time, many of them grandparents and grandchildren sharing an outing.

Special events throughout the year include the New Year Dance, Strawberry Tea, and Winter Carnival activities, with numerous prizes for decorating. The centre hosted the 50th birthday party for carnival mascot jopo earlier this year. Now jopo is old enough to join the centre.

The centre hosts The Halina Jewels, part of The Crown Jewels of Canada, a group for women who like to dress up and have fun.

“We could have more programs but we’re outgrowing our space. We try to do as much as we can for seniors and act as advocates when we can and make referrals to other community services of all kinds. If I don’t know the answer to a question, I’ll find out,” said O’Neal.

She likes the friendly, family feeling of the centre and will often make a call to see how things are if regulars don’t show up for their favourite activities.

“People tell us they like coming here because there is always someone to welcome them,” said Carol Bidulka. “Sometimes we’re asked if we ever get tired of dancing but the answer is no. You can’t dance too much.

We love all the friends we’ve met here and we’ll keep coming.”

The Halina Seniors Centre has more than 400 members. Membership is $30 per year (pro-rated depending on when a person joins) with member discounts on many activities and at the kitchen. New members are always welcome. The centre is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. For more information call 250-542-2877.

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Strategies to avoid tax shock

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• You may qualify to jointly elect and split up to half of your Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

eligible pension income with your lower-income spouse. n Watch for installment payments You have been diligently paying your income taxes for many years and perhaps, in most years, you have enjoyed a tax refund.

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When you enter retirement, the sources of income you receive

If the installments are not made on time, interest will be change. Your employment income is typically replaced by the

charged and penalties may be applied. n Reduce or eliminate the amount of installment payments by Canada Pension Plan (CCP), Old Age Security (OAS), other pension income and withdrawals from personal savings. Often not having more tax withheld from CPP, OAS or pension income enough tax is withheld from each of these sources in the first year • To increase tax withheld from CPP and OAS benefits, – and you will end up with an amount of tax payable on April 30. send completed CRA Form ISP 3520, Request for Income n You can avoid that tax shock by using these strategies:

Deductions to your Service Canada Office.

• Know your tax obligation and all the deductions and • To increase tax withheld from pension income, send

credits available to you

completed CRA Form TD1 2015 Personal Tax Credits • Be aware of your potential tax obligation by completing a Return to the pension plan administrator. If you live in

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Quebec, complete both the TD1 Form and

your tax liability.

Form TP1015.3-V Source Deductions Return.

• If you were 65 or older on December 31, 2014, you may To be sure you

be eligible for the non-refundable age amount tax credit. completely avoid • You may be eligible for the non-refundable disability tax tax shock and

credit if you, your spouse or an eligible dependent qualify preserve your re due to a severe and prolonged impairment. tirement income at • You can claim eligible medical expenses paid in any its best level, talk

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shipped contained 2,400 big black Submitted garbage bags and we received a We all know how overloaded our whopping cheque for $4,800! These land-fill dump sites are, don’t we? dollars stay right here in our village Well folks, I am going to let you in on and surrounding area. We are proud how we are doing our part of staying and honoured that we fund food OUT of land-fill dump sites! You may programs for all three schools! have noticed a large trailer container So when you see that trailer parked in the Arbor Park Mall parking lot. there, do not think of it as an eyeMany people have wondered who, sore: remember that the container is what and why that trailer sits there. a sustainable generating station for That container gets replaced approx- our Lumby Village and surrounding imately every six to nine months. communities.

This container stores our recyclables The unsung volunteer heroes are which is made up of clothing, shoes, Chris and Molly, who unpack each and purses, books, pre-loved, tattered every donation, sort to which departand torn fabrics,towels and linens no ment as well as recycling. Chris packs longer useful. When it’s full we just the garbage bags with recyclables and make a quick phone call to have the stacks them. Marcel comes in once a full trailer removed and replaced with week and transfers all the full bags from an empty one. Then it goes through our thrift store out to that container. another sorting station; useful items We also recycle small household are sent to India, some of it goes to appliances: toasters, kettles, fry pans, another less fortunate country, some radios, etc. George and Kelly come in goes to orphanages and the rest goes and take these items, salvaging what to fabric recyclers. We get around 10 they can and further recycling the balance. cents per pound. The last container

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Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star Darla-Rae Jenic of Joy Fitness leads the Get Up and Go Fitness class as Audrey Day (left), Iris McPhee and Pat Schneider (right) follow her lead in Friday’s class at the Schubert Centre. The class runs every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Schubert.

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Healthy Environments Make Us Healthier People KERRI WALL

Thank Those Who Cared For You Or A Loved One Each day staff, in programs and facilities operated by Interior Health in the North Okanagan, performs miracles in our community.

Maybe you or a loved one experienced a kind word, a gentle smile or a lifesaving procedure.

You can recognize this experience by making a gift. Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation needs your help! Why not make a gift today or plan for a legacy gift in the future?

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Human health is connected to the environment. We require specific conditions in order to thrive on our planet. These include clean air, fresh water, food, fuel, protection from UV radiation, and a relatively stable climate. These conditions are known as ecological determinants of health.

When these determinants are threatened, our health is too.

Now you might be thinking “that’s a no-brainer – everyone knows that” but have you ever wondered how you as one individual can influence such large global issues?

I find it helps to think of two levels: personal health and global health.

You could make a personal level health goal like walking for an hour on Saturday mornings with the dog. Walking regularly is proven to reduce your risk of chronic diseases. You could also make a global health goal, like moving closer to your place of work so that you don’t need to drive to work. When you drive less often your fossil fuel consumption decreases and that helps improve air quality. You can also combine personal and global goals for maximum impact. Setting a goal like biking to work three days a week is good for your body, your wallet, and the planet!

We can start small and work our way up to larger actions. Try buying honey from a local, environmentally-minded bee keeper instead of buying imported sweeteners. Composting at home helps reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Xeriscaping our properties reduces water usage. We can also encourage larger change by advocating for policies and programs that help protect our environment such as initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

Big change starts with small steps. Protecting our environment and our health is something we all can do.

Kerri Wall is a community health facilitator with Interior Health.

Senior living options abound

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enior living communities often present an affordable and comfortable option for adults over the age of 55. Filled with like-minded and similarly aged residents, these communities can be the right fit for individuals no longer interested in or capable of taking care of a larger home. Senior communities are located all across the country. Finding one that meets your needs takes only a little research.

Although they are often moderately priced and offer a variety of amenities, senior living communities sometimes suffer from a bad reputation. But such communities are not the “old age homes” that some people purport them to be. Rather, they’re entire living neighborhoods that cater to the needs of an active resident base. These communities can range from independent living private homes or condos to managed care facilities. Residents may be able to enjoy organized outings, recreation, shopping, and socialization without having to venture far from property grounds. Some communities offer food services or an on-site restaurant.

Fifty-five and older communities offer conveniences that many find irresistible. They’re frequently located close to shopping, dining and healthcare providers. Taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance expenses may be covered in one fee.

Clubhouses, golf courses, lakes, card rooms, and many other offerings are designed to appeal to residents of many ages.

Now that baby boomers have reached the age where retirement communities are a consideration, there has been an influx of interest.

Those considering a move to one of these communities should research some information before purchasing a unit.

A Determine the fees associated with a community. Can Medicaid or long-term care insurance pay for all or a portion of the fees? Which types of services does the monthly fee cover?

A Who is eligible to live in the community? Some restrict all residents to a particular age, while others do not. Rules may be in effect that include an age cut-off limit.

A Investigate the types of residents and who would be your immediate neighbors. What percentage of people live in the community all year long, and how many are parttime residents?

A Look into the particular home owner’s association rules. Bylaws may indicate that the property must be kept in a certain manner. You may not be able to paint exterior items a certain color, nor put up fencing or set up outdoor patio furniture. Get the details before you sign anything.

A Is this the type of community where you can age in place?

Meaning, are there separate accommodations if you eventually need assisted living care? Some communities offer living options that vary depending on residents’ ages.

A Be sure there are activities or amenities that appeal to you. You eventually want to find your niche and get together with a group of friends who share the same interests.

A Some communities are gated, which can increase feelings of safety.

If this is a priority, look for housing under security.

Following these guidelines can mean discovering a community where anyone can feel comfortable for years to come.

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• Find time for friends and family.

Many people need no reason to socialize, but those that do can now cite boosting brain function as a great reason to get together with family and friends. Routine socialization can keep a brain sharp by reducing its levels of cortisol, a potentially destructive hormone brought on by stress. Researchers also believe that routine interaction with other people stimulates structures in the brain’s frontal lobe that are likely responsible for planning, decision making and response control.

• Squeeze in a nap every so often.

Naps can have a reenergizing effect on men and women, but a study from German researchers also found that naps also can improve memory.

In the study, researchers divided participants into three groups: people who would stay awake for 60 minutes; people who would sleep for six minutes; and people who would

sleep for 30 to 45 minutes. After the hour was up, participants were given a word recall test, and those who slept performed better on the test than those who hadn’t. But the development that was perhaps most interesting was that those who slept for just six minutes performed just as well on the test as those who slept for far longer, leading researchers to suggest that men and women need not take long naps to improve their memories.

• Include fish in your diet. A study from researchers at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center found that people who eat fish once per week have a 60 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease than those who do not include fish in their weekly diets. Researchers credit this lower risk to DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is found in both the brain and in fish such as salmon and tuna. PUZZLE NO. 502

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Health • Medical • Important Numbers

POLICING

Emergency Calls Only.................................................. 911 RCMP Vernon non emergency.................... 250-545-7171 RCMP Armstrong non emergency............... 250-546-3028 RCMP Enderby non emergency.................. 250-838-6818 RCMP Lumby non emergency.................... 250-547-2151 RCMP Oyama non emergency................... 250-766-2288 Vernon Community Policing....................... 250-550-7840 Vernon Crime Stoppers............................... 250-260-7161 or........................................................... 1-800-222-8477 RCMP Victims Assistance............................ 250-260-5833

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

Interior Health Authority Okanagan............ 250-545-9167 www.interiorhealth.ca • Regional Administration Office.............. 250-862-4200

Vernon Jubilee Hospital

2101 32 St, Vernon BC • Switchboard.......................................... 250-545-2211 • Foundation............................................ 250-558-1362 Vernon Health Unit.................................... 250-549-5721 BC Prosthetic & Orthotic Services............... 250-542-3384

Armstrong/Enderby/Spallumcheen Community Health Services

• Intermediate/Extended Care .................. 250-546-4707 • Home Support Services ........................ 250-546-4712 • North Okanagan Health Unit ............... 250-546-4720 • Lumby Health Centre............................ 250-547-2164

MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES

Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service ............................................................... 1-800-663-1441 Allergy/Asthma Information Assn............. 1-877-500-2242 ALS Society of BC.................................... 1-800-708-3228 Alzheimer Society of BC.......................... 1-800-634-3399 Dementia Helpline.................................. 1-800-936-6033 Arthritis Society Answers Line.................. 1-800-321-1433 Interior Regional Office (Trudy)............... 1-250-868-8643 BC Brain Injury Association..................... 1-877-858-1788 BC Cancer Agency Sindi Ahulwalia Hawkins Centre for Southern Interior..................... 1-250-712-3900 Screening Mamography Program................. 250-549-5451 Book Your Screening................................ 1-800-663-9203 BC Epilepsy Society................................. 1-866-374-5377 BC Lung Association................................ 1-800-665-5864 BC Lupus Society..................................... 1-866-585-8787

BC Schizophrenia Society............................ 250-260-3233 BC Spinal Cord Injury – Vancouver.......... 1-877-324-3611 SCIU BC Infoline..................................... 1-800-689-2477 Brain Trust Canada.................................. 1-250-762-3233 CNIB....................................................... 1-250-763-1191 Canadian Cancer Society ............................ 250-542-0770 Caner Information Service....................... 1-888-939-3333 Southern Interior Rotary Lodge................ 1-250-712-2203 Freemason Volunteer Driver Program....... 1-800-299-0188 Canadian Diabetes Association............... 1-250-762-9447 Information Line...................................... 1-800-226-8464 Canadian Institute for Health Information (Victoria).............................. 1-250-220-4100 Canadian Liver Foundation...................... 1-800-856-7266 Canadian Mental Health Association.......... 250-542-6155 BC Division............................................. 1-800-555-8222 24 hour Information Line......................... 1-800-661-2121 Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program.............................................. 250-545-3111 Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada Central Okanagan Assoc. for Cardiac Health ............................................................... 1-250-763-3433 Cerebral Palsy Association of BC............. 1-800-663-0004 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation................... 1-800-513-8202 Denturist Association of BC..................... 1-604-582-6823 Dietitian Services................................................ Dial 8-1-1 TTY.................................................................... Dial 7-1-1 HealthLink BC.................................................... Dial 8-1-1 TTY.................................................................... Dial 7-1-1 Healthy Eating For Seniors.................................. Dial 8-1-1 TTY.................................................................... Dial 7-1-1 Heart & Stroke Foundation BC..................... 250-558-5815 Toll Free.................................................. 1-866-432-7833 Interior Health Lifeline Program................... 250-558-1334 Toll Free.................................................. 1-800-994-8414 Kidney Foundation of Canada................. 1-800-567-8112 Lake Country Health Planning Society..... 1-250-766-5437 Medic Alert Foundation........................... 1-800-668-1507 Medical Services Plan.............................. 1-800-663-7100 Multiple Sclerosis Society of Vernon............ 250-542-2411 Muscular Dystrophy Canada .................. 1-800-366-8166 Okanagan Mental Health Services Society Assisted Living Program........................... 1-250-717-3368 Therapeutic Work Program...................... 1-250-717-3007 Osteoporosis Canada (Trish Gunning)...... 1-250-861-6880 Pacific Blue Cross.................................... 1-800-873-2583 Parkinson Society British Columbia......... 1-800-668-3330 PharmaCare............................................. 1-800-663-7100 Prostate Cancer Canada Network............ 1-888-255-0333

YEARLY EYE EXAMS CAN REVEAL MORE THAN JUST VISION TROUBLE

More evidence points to the importance of routine eye exams, not only to pinpoint potential conditions of the eye, but also to serve as windows to diseases that affect the entire body. Now more than ever it is essential to make and keep annual eye exams, as they can help to reveal the first signs of serious ailments.

Doctors from around the world say dozens of diseases — from certain cancers to arthritis to high blood pressure — can show symptoms in the eye.

Under the watchful and knowing gaze of an eyecare professional, individuals can get early diagnosis and begin treatment promptly.

According to Dr. Roy Chuck, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, there are many systemic diseases that can be seen in the eye. In addition to the conditions mentioned, jaundice can indicate liver disease while retinal detachment and bleeding in new blood vessels may indicate hypertension. By looking at the color of the cornea, some doctors can tell if a patient has elevated levels of cholesterol.

Many people have had their eye doctors be the first healthcare professional to detect the presence of their diabetes.

Going to the eye doctor can do more than ensure your vision is sharp. It’s a life-saving decision for many people who have major health conditions diagnosed through the eyes.

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A brand new downtown address, with the views to match.

Yes. Right here in Vernon.

Opening early 2016 Catherine Gardens offers everything you’ve been looking for in a home: new, comfortable and stylish living, paired with the convenience and community of downtown living.

Enjoy life on your terms by protecting the home equity you’ve built, and gain the freedom to do the things you’ve been meaning to: travel, try new things, put something aside for your family, or just relax in comfort with a classic Okanagan view.

But move fast, because with two bedroom homes starting from less than $250,000, this classic won’t last forever.

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